Dear Mr. Fantasy Featuring the Music of Jim Capaldi and Traffic: A Celebration for Jim Capaldi | 
 enlarge | Actors: Steve Winwood, Yusuf Islam, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh, Paul Weller
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Category: DVD
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 15575
Format: Color, Compilation, Dvd-video, Live, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 140 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 30225
UPC: 801213022595
EAN: 0801213022595
ASIN: B000UP8854
Theatrical Release Date: September 18, 2007
Release Date: September 18, 2007
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Even many Traffic fans probably aren't familiar with the extensive solo career of the band's cofounder Jim Capaldi. Therefore, this multi-artist, live tribute to the late singer/songwriter/drummer (also available on CD), recorded in January 2007 in London, will be a revelation to many who only know his work in conjunction with Steve Winwood. About half the 20 songs are selections from the late Capaldi's many solo releases, several of them relatively obscure. An all-star ensemble led by Winwood, Paul Weller, Joe Walsh, and Pete Townsend give the Traffic/Capaldi catalog a spin with impressive results. Although bandmate Dave Mason is conspicuous by his absence, the cast also features Bad Company's Simon Kirke, blues rocker Gary Moore, longtime Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord, and Capaldi's brother Phil, all interpreting tunes Capaldi wrote or co-wrote. Aside from the Traffic material, he was best known for ballads such as the lovely "Lost Inside Your Love" (gracefully performed here by singer Stevie Lange) and the Eagles hit "Love Will Keep Us Alive," which closes the program on a melancholy note. Yet it's his bluesy midtempo rockers like "Whale Meat Again" (urged on by Kirke), "Pearly Queen" (Weller), and "Gifts of Unknown Things" (Phil Capaldi sounding eerily like his brother) that resonate with the greatest intensity. Yusuf Islam (a.k.a. Cat Stevens) makes a rare appearance (gliding into his "Wild World" during "Man with No Country"), and Pete Townshend also turns in an impassioned performance on this obviously heartfelt tribute to a sadly overlooked talent. --Hal Horowitz
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In January 2007 a fantastic line-up of guests gathered at the Roundhouse in London to pay tribute to the late Jim Capaldi of Traffic and to raise money for his children's charity The Landmark Trust. Old friends such as Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens), Pete Townshend of The Who, Joe Walsh of The Eagles, Jon Lord of Deep Purple, Gary Moore, Dennis Locorriere of Dr. Hook and of course his Traffic colleague Steve Winwood, were joined by younger admirers such as Paul Weller and The Storys to perform their favorite Traffic and Jim Capaldi tracks in front of a sell out audience. The evening was hosted by broadcasting legend "Whispering" Bob Harris. Tracklisting: 1) Paper Sun - Paul Weller 2) Lost Inside Your Love - Stevie Lange 3) Living On The Outside - Joe Walsh, Bill Wyman & Jon Lord 4) Elixir Of Life - Dennis Locorriere 5) Whale Meat Again - Simon Kirke 6) Love's Got A Hold On Me - The Storys 7) Forty Thousand Headman - Joe Walsh 8) Man With No Country - Yusuf Islam 9) Light Up Or Leave Me Alone - Steve Winwood 10) Dear Mr Fantasy - Steve Winwood 11) Evil Love - Gary Moore 12) Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush - Paul Weller 13) Let Me Make Something In Your Life - Stevie Lange & Jon Lord 14) Gifts Of Unknown Things - Phil Capaldi & Jon Lord 15) Love You Till The Day I Die - Margo Buchanan 16) No Face, No Name, No Number - Pete Townshend 17) John Barleycorn Must Die - Joe Walsh 18) Pearly Queen - Paul Weller 19) Rock And Roll Stew - Dennis Locorriere, Margo Buchanan & Stevie Lange 20) Love Will Keep Us Alive - Steve Winwood, Joe Walsh & the ensemble Bonus Features: Behind The Scenes featurette.
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 An incredible show for an incredible man August 9, 2008
Bill Board (God's Wrath, Ohio)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Astounding the number of friends that Jim Capaldi had, all the way from new wave (Paul Weller, who jumpstarts the show with "Paper Sun") to a guy from that forgotten-but-not-quite-gone/Shel Silverstein vehicle group, Dr. Hook, Eagle Joe Walsh, Bill Wyman of the Stones, Jon Lord of Deep Purple, Wix Wickens of Paul McCartney's newest band, Pete Townshend of the Who - and of course, Steve Winwood. Winwood's newest "Traffic Incarnation" here is, for my money, the very best I've seen since the original Winwood/Capaldi/Wood/Mason(?) edition (and that includes that 90's thing). Mark Rivera of Ringo's band does a SPLENDID job as musical director here and as a musician, he is easily about 100 times superior to that guy who had the temerity to fill the "faux Chris Wood/wind instrument" role on the aforementioned "Traffic Reunion" tour. Just one slight quibble, really, he shouldn't been one of the three voices (the other 2 being Winwood and Joe Walsh) on the show's closer, the sublime "Love Will Keep Us Alive." I don't know who the guitarist of the "house band," was, but I do believe he'll go to Heaven for his handling of the guitar solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - THAT, as part of the same song, drummer Simon "Free/Bad Company" Kirke's performance of "Whale Meat Again." Kirke absolutely steals the show out from under everybody else (watch the DVD and see if you don't agree). The only thing that mars this tribute is the presence of Elton Jann's screamingly moronic, over-reactive "percussionist," Ray Cooper, who cannot even whack a triagle or tambourine without pulling the stupidist faces or gesticulating like he's having a seizure; he almost ruined that multiple sclerosis/Tribute for Faces bassist Ronnie Lane-thing back in 1983, by doing the same thing. Regardless - this is THE music DVD to purchase in 2008 - and, believe me, that most assuredly and ESPECIALLY includes "Shine A Light," the movie that made people ask "oh, are the Stones still together?"
Terrific tribute to the late Jim Capaldi - and a good fundraiser to boot December 18, 2007
bass boy (Arkansas)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
A very strong tribute concert in honor of the late Jim Capaldi's time with Traffic and as a strong solo artist.
I agree that I wish Steve Winwood spent more time on stage, as well as Pete Townshend (Townshend couldn't rehearse with the all-star band because of The Who's "Endless Wire" tour, but turns in a stunning solo piece, "No Name, No Face, No Number." A great take.
Nice to see Bill Wyman on stage again, for a couple tunes, and Simon Kirke's voice and drumming are another highlight. Love Paul Weller, too.
Proceeds from this DVD and the CD of the same show go toward a benefit in Capaldi's name - his widow, Anna Capaldi, has an orphanage for children that takes care of youngsters in need of medical help, food and love.
I strongly recomend this DVD to all fans of rock, Traffic, Jim Capaldi, Winwood, The Who and all of the other artists who participated. It'll help out children in need, and it will honor the late, great Jim Capaldi. Thanks.
 A really nice tribute to a real talent November 21, 2007
Richard E. Johnson (Jacksonville, FL United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This isn't a Traffic concert, but a tribute to Jim Capaldi. I too would have liked to see Steve Winwood on stage more, and with a little less artsy band. However everyone turns in good performances. Sure this is sort of like the typical house band plus guests type thing, but Paul Weller in particular turns in several good performances. If you don't have the Last Traffic Jam, by all means buy it first, but then come back and buy this. In addition to a few Traffic songs, you also get some of his best solo tunes, too.
Jim Capaldi was a really good musician and will surely be missed.
 Save your $$$ October 24, 2007
Martin Katz (San Diego)
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
This may have been a good concert to have attended, but overall the music was below par for the fans of Traffic. In my humble opinion, Steve Winwood should have spent much more time on stage. John Barleycorn in particular suffered from not having Steve Winwood sing and play guitar. So, unless you are a hardcore fan, save your money and use it to purchase The Last Traffic Jam instead.
Dear Mr Fantasy--- A celebration For Jim Capaldi October 17, 2007
R. Mathewson (Montana)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is one of the best rock concerts I have ever seen,these guys jam.The audio as well as the video are top of the line.
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