The Go-Go's - Live in Central Park (2001)

Solid Performance from the Best All Girl Band!

The Go-Go's - Live in Central Park
I have collected numerous live DVD performances from different groups, but I must say this video represents the Go Go's very well! Most of these ladies are in their mid forties during this concert and continue to rock the crowd!
I had the opportunity to see them live in 1982 and again in 1983 at Carowinds Pavillion in Charlotte NC. The first time, a friend of mine worked for Carowinds security and got me back stage before and after the show, then I bought tickets out front in 1983 I have to say that both were great experiences! Charlotte Caffey said backstage in 82',"Come on girls, Let's give them a reason to remember us!" This video gives you the best of both of those worlds! The 1984 show was musically fantastic, but we could see the strain of touring! Little did we know the end was closer than we knew! I am glad they have continued to get back together for events such as the NYC event. I think that age does sober us up a bit and if you saw the VH1 doucumentary about the Go Go's, you would understand!
The video is well edited and gives each "Go Go" their forum to show off their continued talents! The 30 minute behind the scenes look at the group might be considered shocking to some, but let's face it folks, these girls had to be tough to push into the all male dominated world! These ladies are human, talented, nice to look, still rocking, and they continue to give the crowd they paid for!! April 6, 2008

The girls answer for the Beach Boys!

Never having seen the Go-Go's live, I wanted to see just who was making this fun American-born rock and roll. It is a wonderful performance, but I can't pretend to be an expert on music, so trust the other reviews. One tip - some complaints have appeared about the disappointing sound. My DVD also has that defect on the 5.1 DTS and Dolby 5.1 settings, Belinda's vocals are muddy. Don't fret - use the 2 channel stereo setting, and all is well. If your DVD player has equilization settings - look for EQ on your remote - try a setting such as "live" or "rock". It really rocks, it really sounds great, and the ladies in the band can really play their instruments and write catchy tunes! October 12, 2007

Still Rockin' After How Many Years?

I saw the Go-Go's in 1984 after "Talk Show" was released and loved them then - upon seeing this DVD, i enjoy them just as much - the 1984 concert in Maryland was about the most enjoyable concert I have been to and this DVD shows me they're still just as much fun. Belinda sings alot better than she did then, of course, and the other three sing louder than they did then, obviously due to more self confidence in their vocal abilities - the new keyboard touches in some of the songs were nice but I betcha Charlotte is probably nervous on stage behind the keyboards - well, other than "Head Over Heels." The fly on the wall piece is good, especially Gina and her cell phone. June 27, 2007

The Go-Go's - Live in Central Park

Excelente review of Go-Go's, they are so beutiful and there is no special effects of lights or esplosions. Simple and perfect fo who likes a female band with songs that invite you to dance. March 15, 2007

THE "GO-GO'S" STILL HAVING FUN

This is a great concert dvd of the "Go-Go's".The band is in fine form and they look like they're really having fun on stage.The picture and 5.1 DTS sound are really amazing,but the volume for the vocals could have been turned up a bit.The video image is quite impressive and it makes this dvd enjoyable to watch.The ladies all look great and the music is tight as they belt out 18 songs.Gina Schock's drumming really stands out in this live performance.She sits quietly behind her drum kit chewing gum and her playing seems so effortless.The bonus extras are fun and great to watch.This concert dvd is a must for any "Go-Go's" fan new or old.

DVD Tracks Include:

1. Head Over Heels
2. Skidmarks on My Heart
3. Stuck in My Car
4. How Much More
5. Apology
6. Vacation
7. Insincere
8. Sonic Superslide
9. Automatic
10. Automatic Rainy Day
11. This Town
12. Unforgiven
13. Beatnik Beach
14. Our Lips Are Sealed
15. La La Land
16. We Got the Beat
17. Throw Me a Curve
18. I Wanna Be Sedated

December 17, 2006

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