Ricky Martin's bravura, swivel-hipped performance of "The Cup of Life" at the 41st annual Grammy Awards handily stole the spotlight from the evening's platinum-edged superstars, and positioned him as poster boy for a Latin-pop crossover boom that dominated media for months to follow. Like most "overnight" sensations (or, for that matter, "brand new" pop trends), Martin's impact was actually the payoff for an extended apprenticeship: anything but a novice, this Puerto Rican native was already a major star in the Spanish-speaking pop realm, having graduated from his early stint as a plump-cheeked member of Menudo to become a sleek heartthrob.With his chiselled features, flashing smile and sinuous physical presence, Martin can't be blamed for playing to his female fans, and these video clips do just that. The sequence for Martin's breakout English hit, "Livin' La Vida Loca" (also included in a Spanish version) offers a template of sorts: footage of Martin performing the song in a night-club setting is interspersed with location shots of the singer and the siren he's singing about, stitched together with rapid cuts and swirling camera movement that echo the percolating rhythms. Elsewhere, on "She's All I Ever Had", Martin downshifts to the role of earnest balladeer. The objects of his affection are typically drop-dead gorgeous (and, in one instance, teasingly undraped), and the undercurrent of sex approximates the sort of glossy perfection you would expect from lingerie or perfume ads.The cover-boy route is probably inevitable for Martin, but his vitality is hard to dismiss, especially during the final song--the same live Grammy performance that put him on global pop radar. That joyous appearance confirms that Martin doesn't need supermodel co-stars or retakes to heat things up. --Sam Sutherland
A collection of your favourite tunes from Wales' best-loved crooner.Includes duets with Tina Turner Dionne Warwick Gladys Knight Dusty Springfield and more.
Recorded at the Festival International D'Art Lyrique in Aix-En-Provence this concert by the Belgian Bass-Baritone consists of selections from 'The Marriage Of Figaro' 'Cosi Fan Tutti' and 'Don Giovanni' plus much more
Mob Rules have been among Germany's most important and established melodic metal bands for years and the band surrounded by vocalist Klaus Dirks have released four studio albums since 1999. Their first live DVD Signs Of The Times includes an extra live CD which also features the whole show. The concert was recorded last year in their hometown of Wilhelmshaven to mark the release of their 2004 studio album Among The Gods. Their live experience is as impressive as their shows are br
Originally formed in 1977 The Skulls were one of LA's true original punk bands. With recent tours of the US West Coast and Europe followed by a stint in Japan The Skulls have established a large core following. Everyone who ever sees them is amazed at the energy they deliver. Their recorded work is true to their live sound - you need to hear it to believe it! This is a dual sided disc which features The Skulls live in performance on the Beyond Warped tour plus a host of other cool extras. CD Tracklist: 1. Aye Aye Aye 2. Babies 3. Building Models 4. Victims 5. Summer Of Hate 6. Can Punk Rock Pay The Bills 7. Kill Me Kill Me Kill 8. You Can't Drag Me Down
Over two hours of the Grateful Dead broadcasting live from New Year's Eve 1987 into New Year's Day 1988. Disc 1: 1. Intro 2. Bertha 3. Cold Rain And Snow 4. Little Red Rooster 5. When Push Comes To Shove 6. When I Paint My Masterpiece 7. Bird Song 8. The Music Never Stopped Disc 2: 1. Hell In A Bucket / Happy New Year 2. Uncle John's Band 3. Lady With A Fan 4. Terrapin Station 5. Drums And... 6. ...Space 7. The Other One 8. Wharf Rat 9. Throwing Stones 10. Not Fade Away 11. Knockin' On Heaven's Door
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