Description
Cheap Trick: Silver - 25th Anniversary Homecoming Concert | DVD
Product Information
- UPC: 743218986192
- Product Type: DVD
- Genre: Rock, Pop, Power Pop
- Language: English
- Sound Format: Stereo (inferred from standard PAL format)
- Picture Format: 4:3 / PAL
- Regional Code: 2
- Running Time: 135 minutes
- Format: DVD-Video, PAL
- Country of Release: Europe
- Release Year: 2001
Overview
"Cheap Trick: Silver" is a thrilling DVD capture of the band's 25th Anniversary Homecoming Concert, held in Rockford, Illinois, offering fans an electrifying front-row experience of one of rock's most iconic performances. This 135-minute concert features Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, and Bun E. Carlos delivering a high-energy setlist that spans the band's illustrious career, including hits like "Surrender" and "I Want You To Want Me." With special guests such as Slash, Billy Corgan, and members of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, this DVD is a definitive celebration of Cheap Trick's power pop legacy, blending catchy melodies with raw rock energy in a nostalgic hometown spectacle. It's perfect for both longtime fans and newcomers eager to explore the band's evolution.
Product Features
- Format & Dimensions: Standard PAL DVD in a dual-layer format for optimal playback quality
- Running Time: 135 minutes of full concert footage, including special features
- Language: English audio with clear sound for an immersive rock experience
- Regional Code: 2, compatible with Europe, making it accessible to international audiences
- Genre Focus: Emphasizes power pop and rock styles, with a mix of original hits and collaborative performances
Interesting Facts
Band History and Formation
Cheap Trick, formed in Rockford, Illinois in 1973, is renowned for blending Beatles-esque pop with punk rock energy, earning them the nickname "American Beatles" in the Japanese press. This concert marks their 25th anniversary, highlighting their enduring appeal and influence in the rock genre.
Significance of the Silver Concert
The "Silver" DVD documents a historic homecoming event at Davis Park, featuring collaborations with artists like Slash and Billy Corgan, which added a fresh dynamic to their classic songs. It's celebrated for its authentic rock performance, with elements like the Harlem High School Choir and Phantom Regiment Drum Corps, making it a multifaceted musical event that showcases the band's community roots and versatility.
Legacy and Recognition
As a band that bridged '60s guitar pop and '70s hard rock, Cheap Trick's lineup has remained relatively stable, contributing to their longevity. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, and this concert captures them at a pivotal moment in their career. The DVD's special features, including audio commentary and behind-the-scenes footage, provide deeper insights into their creative process.
Track Listing
- Intro – Not specified
- Ain't That A Shame – Not specified
- I Want You To Want Me – Not specified
- Oh, Candy – Not specified
- In The Street (That 70's Song) – Not specified
- Voices – Not specified
- If You Want My Love – Not specified
- She's Tight – Not specified
- Can't Stop Fallin' Into Love – Not specified
- Gonna Raise Hell – Not specified
- I Can't Take It – Not specified
- Take Me To The Top – Not specified
- It All Comes Back To You – Not specified
- Tonight It's You – Not specified
- Time Will Let You Know – Not specified
- World's Greatest Lover – Not specified
- The Flame – Not specified
- Stop This Game – Not specified
- Dream Police – Not specified
- I Know What I Want – Not specified
- Woke Up With A Monster – Not specified
- Never Had A Lot To Lose – Not specified
- You're All Talk – Not specified
- I'm Losin' You – Not specified
- Hard To Tell – Not specified
- Oh Claire (likely a reference to a song in the set, possibly "Surrender") – Not specified
- Surrender – Not specified
- Just Got Back – Not specified
- Day Tripper – Not specified
- Who D' King – Not specified
- Credits – Not specified
Note: Specific track timings are not provided in the product details; the focus is on the comprehensive setlist drawn from Cheap Trick's discography.
Publishers
Produced by Cheap Trick, Dave Frey, and Harry Witz, and distributed by Image Entertainment under Aviva International. Released in 2001 with all rights reserved by Image Entertainment Inc. Special features include audio commentary, photo gallery, and behind-the-scenes content. Visit www.cheaptrick.com for more information.
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