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Robbie Williams - Live At The Albert [2001]
Robbie Williams - Live At The Albert [2001]
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Director: Hamish Hamilton
Actors: Robbie Williams, Rupert Everett, Jon Lovitz, Jane Horrocks, Guy Chambers
Studio: EMI
Category: DVD

List Price: £19.99
Buy New: £8.92
You Save: £11.07 (55%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars(20 reviews)
Sales Rank: 7254

Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Exempt
Media: DVD
Running Time: 100 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.4 x 0.4

UPC: 724349268593
EAN: 0724349268593
ASIN: B00005T7AQ

Release Date: December 3, 2001
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days

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  • Robbie Williams - The Robbie Williams Show [2002]
  • Robbie Williams - Where Egos Dare [1999]

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk Review
For one night only the Robbie Williams showcase ILive At The Albert/I is a fantastic testament to what was a very special evening. The concert offered tracks from his Rat Pack covers album ISwing When You're Winning/I an album that finally gave him across the board appeal from nostalgic Grannies to hormonally imbalanced teenagers. With the average ticket price well into three figures and the likes of Tara Palmer-Tompkinson, Bob Geldof and Nicole Kidman in the stalls, this was no ordinary Robbie concert. Backed by a full swing band, accompanied by a slew of glamorous dancers, compered by Rupert Everett and featuring duets with John Lovitz, Jane Horrocks, the scene-stealing Jonathan Wilkes and even Old Blue Eyes himself Frank Sinatra (albeit in video form), Robbie takes centre stage and performs like never before. Classic track follows classic track--from "The Lady is a Tramp" (which Robbie dedicates to his last three girlfriends), to "Mr Bojangles" to "My Way", each and every one of them is instantly recognisable, even to most of the younger members of the audience. Directed by Hamish Hamilton (the man behind the spectacular U2 Elevation DVD) this is a great up close and personal view of an intimate gig. p BOn the DVD:/B The disc is lovingly put together in glorious 5.1 surround sound. The DVD also features the documentary "Well Swung" which follows Robbie all the way to Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, where he recorded some of the tracks for the album with members of Frank's original band. There is also a gallery of luscious shots of Robbie on location and at the Capitol Studios. At times it does tend towards the schmaltzy, with Robbie fighting back the tears when the video footage of Frank singing booms out across the Albert Hall, but this is scant criticism. All in all this is a fantastic performance from a legend in the making. --IHelen Marquis/I


Customer Reviews:   Read 15 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Robbie Williams live sings Sinatra   September 12, 2008
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

br /Robbie came from a boy band to become an international star, not as good as Michael Bubble, But the little note on Robbie's latest album Swing When You Are Winning, told me that it is certainly something to look forward to. Little did I know Robbie is so capable to touch someone with his voice. It surprised me and I couldn't help thinking, Robbie is on the road to super stardom!! br /br /Congratulations to a wonderful concert indeed! I gave it a 4 because the disc is somewhat short on features, otherwise I'd have given it a five. I wish, really wish there'll be a DVD of all of Robbie's videos, as I am dying to see more of him.br /br /No, I wasn't a big fan to start with. But let's forget about that, nevermind the tabloid, forget about what your impression of Robbie is. Take a break and enjoy this concert. br /br /You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be touched, you'll be thrilled! br /br /Rob says "Mom, this is your son singing, I love you". He did make his mom proud! And like everybody else here, I almost cried when I saw "My Way". I am totally a fan of Robbie now. He has won big this time! br /


1 out of 5 stars Poor   January 29, 2008
  2 out of 8 found this review helpful

This dvd lacks originality, creativity and of course talent. At least the U.S. has had the good sense to ignore this chump; sadly to our shame we in the UK have taken him to our collective hearts. I hope you're happy with that because to me this sounds like a 90-minute long version of the birdy song with a drunk singing "My Way" all over it. Truly poor... br /However, the band was great, which for the most part (if not 100%) out classes the untalented Mr Williams. The star of this recording is for the band.


5 out of 5 stars A REAL Talent   January 28, 2007
  1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I'm not sure why Robbie Williams hasn't caught on in the States. br /I've been stationed in Germany since 2002, and all of Europe is nuts about him, and for good reason. He has an incredible voice, and these challenging tunes seem effortless for him. Only quibble: he leaves some tunes in keys a little too low for him, but he compensates well. He's also a natural enertainer. This is an excellent product--a great introduction to Robbie if you aren't familiar with him. Oh, and the orchestra is screamin'! Fantastic arrangements.


5 out of 5 stars A naturally great performer   December 8, 2004
  9 out of 10 found this review helpful

This is the first Robbie DVD I have purchased, I also have Nobody Someday, The Robbie Williams Show,and Where Ego's Dare. Live At the Albert Hall is, in my opinion the best, if you are wanting to watch a top-class act. For those of you who have only seen Robs live performances, this is something different. This is Rob the smoothie. He carries the whole thing off superbly, and the part where he pays tribute to Frank Sinatra brings tears to your eyes.This is Robbie at his best in lots of ways-the cheekiness, the style,and tremendous quality vocals. The quality of sound in the Albert hall is absolutely top-notch as you'd expect.Watching this, after having the Swing when you're winning cd, now brings the cd to life,being able to imagine this show as you listen to the cd in the future-so superb you will not forget it.


5 out of 5 stars Boyband boy becomes a Man with a man's band   October 20, 2004
  8 out of 9 found this review helpful

I have to admit, like most other people I wasn't originally such a huge fan of Robbie Williams. His seemingly egotistical remarks at awards ceremonies and the like I'm sure, like myself, waved many people off his fan board. However, within the recent few years this character flaw seems to have faded away, and with that a budding star has emerged.pWhilst a lot Robbie's more successful songs are in fact remakes of forgotten hits, his strength comes in being able to make these songs successful again. By propelling his fame and excellent entertaining/singing skills into the mix of each song Robbie has become a success beyond success. I am still able to pick up one of his older CDs and enjoy it thoroughly with hits such as Millenium, Angels and Strong. I very much regret not having seen him live yet. Every one of the hundreds of thousands of people who saw him live at Knebworth left with extremely positive comments.pThis particular concert was something of a spectacular occurrence. At the time I never even knew it was going to take place or I would have considered going. Whilst it may be considered in some instances that Robbie is thieving great songs, in my opinion he is actually bringing credit to them. The songs in this concert are of a great and dying era of swing music. With this, Robbie Williams has brought back to the masses the spectacularity of swing music, bringing it into the hearts of the young and and reviving it in the hearts of the older. I personally am a 'young un' and since hearing this particular collection I have been hooked onto swing music.brThe execution of the songs is absolutely fantastic, I even dare to (at the risk of being shouted at by old swing fans) say that Robbie has managed to perform these songs even better than their creators. Mr. Bojangles in particular is played with such conviction and such style that your eyes might even start to well up with tears after hearing the sad story of the tap dancer. Coupled with this, the performances of Jon Lovitz, Jane Horrocks and even Robbie's flatmate Jonathan Wilkes! Respectables from the original Rat Pack's accompanying bands and composers also make appearance on the stage.pThis is without a doubt the quintessential gem of Robbie Williams' performances. If you're young and think swing music is a golden oldie, watch this and you will be turned. Not only does this performance have that quality, but also as the realisation of a young superstar's life dream, this concert becomes an emotionally charged musical dream. Try it, if you have a friend who has this DVD borrow it and I promise you'll be opening your wallet soon after.

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