Recorded live at the Manchester Apollo in August 1992 as part of Erasure's Phantasmagorical Entertainment tour. Directed by David Mallet (known for his video work with Bowie Blondie and Queen) this live DVD includes many of Erasure's classic singles. Tracklist: 1. Intro 2. Siren Song 3. Ship Of Fools 4. Chorus 5. Breath Of Life 6. Chains Of Love 7. Love To Hate You 8. Joan 9. Voulez Vous 10. Take A Chance On Me 11. S.O.S 12. Lay All Your Love On Me 13. Am I Right? 14. Oh L'
Featuring 35 videos and an additional disc full of bonus material, Hits: The Videos is the definitive Erasure collection. Disliked by many for their formulaic synth-pop tunes, Clarke and Bell are nevertheless adored by loyal fans across the globe and are still viewed as "alternative" in the US. These conflicting feelings towards the duo have existed since day one, with many put off by their initial high-energy sound and flamboyant image. It was only through adopting a more "macho" white T-shirt and blue jean look in the video for "Sometimes" that the guys eventually managed to obtain UK chart success. However, the videos (all included on Disc 1) for debut singles "Who Needs Love (Like That)" and "Heavenly Action" shouldn't be ignored, as the former features Bell dragged up as a damsel in distress and the later is a kitsch Barbarella spoof, complete with toddlers dressed as cherubs. Ever since their promos have alternated between the more light-hearted, ostentatious videos ("Love To Hate You", "Take a Chance On Me", and "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)") and the serious melodramatic epics ("The Circus", "Am I Right", "S.O.S." and "Stay with Me"). Other highlights of this collection include "Chains of Love", which features Andy and Vince flying around the studio holstered on chains. Taking its inspiration from the video of the Pet Shop Boys' "Go West" from the previous year, Erasure's 1994 single "Run to the Sun" is an ambitious homo-erotic, computer-generated affair seemingly located somewhere in Eastern Europe. In fact, all of the I Say, I Say, I Say videos are shot in foreign locales--the Far East for "Always" and the Mediterranean for "I Love Saturday"). Another classic is the later video "Don't Say Your Love is Killing Me", which features Bell being hauled through various locations on his lounge rug. Despite being renowned for their glitzy live shows, only three of the videos feature material shot on tour ("Oh L'Amour", "In My Arms" and "Rain"). All in all this is an excellent value-for-money compilation for those not too tired by the tried-and-tested Erasure formula. On the DVD: Erasure--Hits: The Videos plays in Dolby stereo, with some of the later videos being 16:9 format. Disc 2 includes exclusive performance footage, rare videos and tracks performed live on all of Erasure's major tours. Six lengthy promotional documentaries from 2001 to 2003 are included, which feature interviews with the pair. Hidden bonus footage has also been crammed on to the disc. The only downside is the clumsy menus, which are difficult to navigate and are not all that pleasing to the eye. --John Galilee
Tracklist: 1. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth 2. Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun 3. Bros - When Will I Be Famous? 4. Duran Duran - The Reflex 5. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon 6. Heaven 17 - Temptation 7. Kim Wilde - Kids In America 8. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up 9. Erasure - Sometimes 10. Mel & Kim - Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend) 11. Baltimora - Tarzan Boy 12. T'Pau - China In Your Hand 13. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms 14. Star
The Erasure Show - Live In Cologne was filmed on the band's incredible 2005 tour described by The Independent as ""magical and cinematic"" The tour coincided with the release of the album 'Nightbird' and this DVD includes many of the singles (including 'All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love' the band's 32nd consecutive Top 40 hit) from 'Nightbird' plus live favourites such as 'A Little Respect' and 'Oh L'Amour'. Tracklist: 1. Intro: Rock-A-Bye-Baby 2. No Doubt 3. Hide
Recorded on 25th September 2007 the new live DVD from Erasure brings all the glamour and excitement of the Royal Albert Hall performance into your own home. Featuring the band performing tracks from over their career the tracklisting includes such classics as Sometimes A Little Respect and Stop! along with tracks from their new album Light At The End Of The World. Tracklisting: 1. Sunday Girl 2. Blue Savannah 3. Drama! 4. I Could Fall In Love With You 5. Fly Away 6. Breathe 7. Storm In A Teacup 8. Chains Of Love 9. Breath Of Life 10. Love To Hate You 11. Sucker For Love 12. Victim Of Love 13. When A Lover Leaves You 14. Ship Of Fools 15. Chorus 16. Sometimes 17. A Little Respect 18. Oh L'Amour 19. Glass Angel 20. Stop! 21. Closing Credits 22. Behind The Scenes With V And A
With more than 14 million albums sold so far Erasure have always been proudly defiantly shamelessly pop but behind the impressive sales figures and kitsch stage costumes it has sometimes been overlooked just what consistently great songwriters Vince and Andy have been throughout their career. For their 2006 Acoustic Tour Andy Bell and Vince Clarke reworked a selection of the defining songs that embody their two decades together and were joined onstage for the first time ever by a full band. Led by guitarist Steve Walsh Andy Bells vocals and Vince Clarkes guitar mandolin and melodica were joined by an array of musicians and instruments that included the pedal steel autoharp and banjo. Filmed live on Erasures Union Street Acoustic Tour in May 2006 in Nashville Tennesse at the Ryman Auditorium (once home of the infamous Grand Ole Opry with a stage that once hosted a teenage Elvis Presley) the DVD features never before seen versions of hits and live favourites such as Oh LAmour Love To Hate You Stop! Blue Savannah Victim of Love and Sometimes as well as a short film The Road to Union Street and a bonus audio CD featuring 18 of the live tracks. Union Street a captivating and boldly experimental album for an electronic band saw Erasure unplugged and bringing soulful new depths and acoustic textures of 11 songs spanning an incredible career that has recently seen Andy Bell and Vince Clarke (also known for his work with Depeche Mode and Yazoo amongst others) score 32 consecutive UK Top 40 hits and appear by the Book of British Hit Singles as one of the Most Successful Acts of All Time. DVD Track List: 1. Boy (Live) 2. Blue Savannah (Live) 3. Oh L'Amour (Live) 4. Alien (Live) 5. Breathe (Live) 6. Victim of Love (Live) 7. How Many Times? (Live) 8. Spiralling (Live) 9. Sometimes (Live) 10. Tenderest Moments (Live) 11. Ship of Fools (Live) 12. Love to Hate You (Live) 13. Against My View (Live) 14. Piano Song (Live) 15. Rock Me Gently (Live) 16. Stop! (Live) 17. Chains of Love (Live) 18. Encore: A Little Respect (Live) Bonus Tracks 19. Stay With Me (Live) 20. Love Affair (Live) 21. Blue Savannah (Live) 22. Sometimes (Live) 23. The Road to Union Street a short film. Dir' Rich Schlankser & Michael Slavens (23 mins 31 secs) Bonus CD Track List: 1. Boy (Live) 2. Blue Savannah (Live) 3. Oh L'Amour (Live) 4. Alien (Live) 5. Breathe (Live) 6. Victim of Love (Live) 7. How Many Times? (Live) 8. Spiralling (Live) 9. Sometimes (Live) 10. Tenderest Moments (Live) 11. Ship of Fools (Live) 12. Love to Hate You (Live) 13. Against My View (Live) 14. Piano Song (Live) 15. Rock Me Gently (Live) 16. Stop! (Live) 17. Chains of Love (Live) 18. A Little Respect (Live)
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