Belinda Carlisle - Runaway Live (1990) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got my DVD copy of this at the same time I got Sarah Mc Lachlan's "Mirrorball", so my review may be somewhat biased in favor of the latter (which I believe is superior in both sound quality and overall "investment worthiness").
Don't get me wrong; I'm a diehard Carlisle fan and have been collecting her LP's/CD's (solo + Go-Go's) for years. I'm just somewhat disappointed with certain renditions in "Runaway Live". "Mad About You", for instance; Belinda was virtually drowned out by offkey-sounding second voices. Also a terrible-looking white-colored pant-suit outfit at the start ( later redeemed, however, when she changed into a dark, lacy dress and bare feet a la Mc Lachlan!).
Having said this, the DVD does have its high points. I especially liked her live performance of "Summer Rain", "I Get Weak", "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" and "World Without You". Despite these songs being personal favorites, I think that the blending of both Carlisle's distinctly raspy voice and that of her back-ups, along with strings, was perfect in these cuts. This plus the fact that it's the only available Belinda Carlisle DVD to date makes "Runaway Live" a worthwile investment for both fans of Belinda and retro/pop/new-wavers alike. Hence the four-star rating.
This disc's songs are as follows:1. Runaway Horses; 2. Summer Rain; 3. The Same Thing; 4. Whatever It Takes; 5. Mad About You; 6. Circle In The Sand; 7. Nobody Owns Me; 8. I Get Weak; 9. Valentine; 10. La Luna; 11. Vision Of You; 12. Leave A Light On; 13. Heaven Is A Place On Earth; 14. Our Lips Are Sealed; 15. We Got The Beat; 16. World Without You; 17. Shades Of Michaelangelo.
I wish they eventually come out with a music video collection (Belinda + Weidlin + Go-Go's perhaps).

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With the face and the figure of an angel and a voice that'd charm the stars from the sky, Belinda Carlisle glides through her greatest songs and a medley of the Go-Gos' biggest hits. An evening with Belinda adds up to a heavenly experience. Songs: Runaway Horses, Summer Rain, (We Want) The Same Thing, Whatever It Takes, Mad About You, Circle in the Sand, Nobody Owns Me, I Get Weak, Valentine, La Luna, Vision of You, Leave a Light On, Heaven is a Place on Earth, Our Lips are Sealed/We Got the Beat, World Without You, Shades of Michaelangelo.

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