But even if - ESPECIALLY if - you didn't like the album, this thing has some redeeming value.

The Beach Boys' harmonies, that were buried under the country stars' vocals, are highlighted on the performances on the DVD. In fact, in many cases they are "shown" recording them, and you can hear them without the rest of the record.

You get to see four of the original Beach Boys together for probably the last time, working, talking, playing together, and it's kind of fun...especially seeing Brian Wilson in good health and spirits.

Finally, it has probably the last available footage of an actual live concert with Brian, Mike, Al AND Carl...worthy for that alone.

It ain't a great thing, but it is historically important. You won't hate it near as much as "Stars & Stripes".


The songs have legs   July 29, 2000
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

This DVD is very entertaining, because everybody really seems to be having fun. The highlight for me is Junior Brown's sonorous "409". Other highlights are Lorrie Morgan's "Don't Worry Baby", James House's "Little Deuce Coupe", and Kathy Tricolli's "I Can Hear Music". When I heard this last cut the immortality of Brian Wilson's music hit home...again. All I could think is that this song has the universality of Schubert's "An Die Musik". Many of Brian's songs have this universal quality and to watch the new generation carry the songs with such emotion shows that these songs will be part of the American experience for a long, long time. A bonus is watching Mike Love make a fool of himself interrupting Willie Nelson to explain to him how he should sing "The Warmth of the Sun". Fortunately, Willie ignored him and made the song glow.

The DVD is well worth having as pure entertainment and a lot of American musical history


Great DVD for Beach Boys fans!   July 29, 2003
the_review_guy (United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I purchased this DVD for one song / video ... "I Can Hear Music" by Kathy Troccoli with the Beach Boys on harmony. Absolutely terrific and flawlessly performed.

But I found that I really enjoyed several of the remakes by other stars. I'll list my favorites. "Little Deuce Coupe" remade by James House. This guy is a crackup and a great singer with a rock-a-billy style. "Caroline, No" really explores Timothy B. Schmit's wonderful voice. I really enjoyed Timothy from the days he sang "I Can't Tell You Why" with the Eagles.

Junior Brown gives a rendition of "409" that's just great. While I still prefer the original, I like the different spin Junior put on it. "Long Tall Texan" is great as done by Doug Supernaw. And the tongue-in-cheek music video with Supernaw on a burro wearing a carnival sombrero is flat hilarious. You will laugh!

Next, "Be True to Your School" by Toby Keith is probably the best remake of this song I've heard. Very energetic and upbeat.

Finally, "I Can Hear Music" by the lovely and talented Kathy Troccoli. If you haven't heard Kathy do this song, do yourself a favor and buy the DVD right now! Kathy has done work with Taylor Dane and recorded Dianne Warren songs and is one of my favorite Christian singers (check out Kathy Troccoli's "K.T.", IMHO, her finest compilation).

Watching the DVD, you can tell all the performers had a lot of fun working on this project. There is also some footage of a live music festival at the very end. Great entertainment!

one note: Widescreen might have been a good option in addition.