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Steve Miller Band - Live From Chicago | 
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Actor: Steve Miller Band
Studio: Koch Ent. DVD
Category: DVD
List Price: $34.99
Buy New: $26.99
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 8910
Format: Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Enhanced, Live, Surround Sound, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 125 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.7
MPN: KCHDCHM7001D
UPC: 689076390989
EAN: 0689076390989
ASIN: B0018AK9NO
Theatrical Release Date: November 6, 2007
Release Date: May 27, 2008
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Studio: Koch International Release Date: 05/27/2008 Run time: 125 minutes
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 Tremendous Performance: Add this to your collection December 21, 2008
RunninBoyBlue (Savage, MN)
Steve Miller has led a charmed life, with associations with a number of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and Future Hall of Famers over his long and distinguished career. This DVD/CD package benefits from a deft production touch. The set list for the concert is very strong, including great songs and hits from Steve's lengthy career. Not only does the concert include the hits, but also some lesser known nuggets well known only to those who follow Steve closely "Mercury Blues" and an homage to Robert Johnson "Crossroads". This is a DVD that really should join the others in your collection, as it is a fine performance captured with outstanding video and audio quality.
Excdellent DVD October 10, 2008
Cary P. Thrasher (Tennessee)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was one addition to my collecion, which I will cherish. He's at his best, awesome, and truly a wonderful purchase.
Steve is the Greatest, but he doesn't know it September 23, 2008
Robert Goldenthal (West Bloomfield, Michigan USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I saw the SMB in Clarkston, Michigan this year (2008) on June 27th with the addition of Sonny Charles (who Steve says is "like having Otis Redding in the Band") and that was even better than this DVD, but this DVD is by far the best recorded video of Steve, Norton, Kenny Lee, Joseph, Gordy and Billy that there is. The reason I say it is better this year is that Steve is the happiest I've ever seen him (and I've been a fan since 1968)in '08 but this '07 from Chicago is something he had to do, since that's where he cut his chops as is shown so faithfully in disc 2.
In that disc, you must watch both videos - the second is called the radio show but it is another version of the video which sheds more light on Steve's pre-SF giggin' and learning in Chi-town with Buddy Guy, Barry Goldberg, Howlin' Wolf (his story of going to Silvio's to see the Wolf with his friend is priceless - and sooo true as I can attest because I did a similar pilgrimmage in 1969 and the Wolf was amazingly hospitable and friendly...and yes his hands were soooo huge - like steaks, I would say), Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Otis Rush, Corky Seigel, Paul Butterfield, Elvin Bishop, Jerome Arnold, Sammy Lay,etc. I also had a blues band in Ann Arbor and made several trips to Chicago in the late 60's/early 70's. What's amazing to me is how honest and true Steve's recollection of the place, the scene, the personalities were. He even mentions Bob Koester of Delmark Records (who I also met and spoke with at length one day) who recorded the classic "Hoodoo Man Blues" which was my main inspirational disc for doing the blues band thing and Steve says that this disc was perhaps the greatest one ever recorded for Buddy and Junior. Of course he's right!!!
There is magic (and lots of hard work and preparation) in this band and all the songs that they do. This is a wonderful concert, the videography (if that's what you call it) is fantastic with so many angles and close ups and pans that you really feel like you are there - plus the pre-concert interviews (in the parking lot, on the grass, etc.) with fans is also priceless. The execution of the songs is fantastic, and as usual, Steve and the Band always spruce up the tunes to improve them each year - Fly Like An Eagle is particulary fine this time, especially Steve's solo.
By all means, if you appreciate Steve, get this DVD. It is timeless, it is honest, it is true. I cannot wait for the new music that the SMB recorded (including Sonny Charles) at Skywalker Studios this past spring to be released. Steve is an American living treasure, a true gentleman, and a gift to all of us. If you don't believe me, ask Paul McCartney. Of course, he is indebted to many, especially his mother, as you will find out if you listen to the radio show.
One thing I will say is that I experienced the lyrics and the lips were not always totally in synch on my disc. There appeared to be a digital mismatch at times. This was unfortunate.
Bob Goldenthal
West Bloomfield, MI
 smband July 14, 2008
kevin stone
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The show was great. Steve had really good players w/him.. With all the music he has recorded I don't know why he has to throw in copy tunes of other bands even if they were some of his fav. musicians. The only other thing about the dvd I didn't like was the price was a little high compared to other dvds. Sound was very good & the venue looked very nice. The cameras liked blonde women in the audience.. lol.
Must Buy! July 10, 2008
K. Hahn (Northern California)
I recently saw Steve Miller Band perform live in concert in San Francisco, so when I heard they were releasing a new cd/dvd, I just had to get it. I'm so glad I did! Excellant CD! It has most of his greatest hits. The DVD is great to watch. Its about 90 minutes long and it pretty much is identical to the concert that I saw him perform in March 08. I highly recommend this collection, you wont be disappointed!!
The only part of the entire CD I didnt care much for was the version of "Fly like an Eagle" which incorporated some rap lyrics from their keyboardist. The rap music was done tastefully, but personnally I dont care for rap and think SM should have left it out. Other than that, EXCELLANT gift set!!!!!!
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