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Live In Concert 2006 (DVD)
The Osmonds
MVD Entertainment Group, 2006
REVIEW BY: Michael R. Smith
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: 11/22/2006
The Osmonds are one in a million. This new DVD is a testament to their enduring legacy in the fickle and often unfair world of music.
“Only in Britain can something like this happen” says Alan Osmond upon joining his four younger brothers for a rousing and unbelievable encore that included “He Ain’t Heavy (He’s My Brother)” and a new, positively blistering version of their classic “Crazy Horses.” The fact that Alan had to sit out the rest of the show (due to multiple sclerosis) certainly didn’t hinder the other brothers from putting on one hell of a show for their rapturous and adoring fans. Donny and Marie may not have been there, but their absence wasn’t felt in the slightest by this sold-out crowd.
Live In Concert is a joy to hear, as old age certainly wasn’t going to prevent this talented group from taking the stage again, even if it may be for the last time. Their deep, resonant harmonies and exceptional musicianship in this performance shows that they still have what it takes, and they actually sound better than ever. Perhaps this is due to a lack of pressure for pop charts, but the brothers Osmond make it clear from the start that they choose to perform because they love the music and their devoted fans.
I am an admirer of the Osmonds’ work, which I know many men would never admit. I saw them in concert 25 years ago at the Cape Cod Melody Tent and was able to get all their autographs. Jimmy was the only Osmond missing from the lineup back then, but now in 2006 has become the group’s fearless leader.
He leads the group on this March 16 performance, where the guys first performed more than 30 years ago, and the homecoming is complete with sparks, smoke, confetti and impressive audience chants of “We Want Osmonds!” A lot of songs are crammed into two hours, and some hits suffer the inevitable and overused medley treatment; “One Bad Apple” is carved down to just one verse and the chorus, which undoubtedly left a sour taste with some.
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