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I say some, because Private Dancer is not included
and that, in this less-than-humble opinion, is one of her
songs ever.
Still, this DVD has a terrific line up of songs that includes
River Deep, Mountain High, We Don't Need Another
Hero, The Best, Nutbush City Limits and It's Only Love with
Bryan Adams.
The concert itself is a very comfortable-feeling one, with
a small circular stage surrounded by the audience adding to
the nightclubby atmosphere.
Even at 60, Tina shows she can still belt out a tune, although
her outfits are a tad more demure than when she was a spring
chicken of 55.
The songs are divided by famous faces praising the lady's
abilities. Some of these are naff - like who cares what Ricky
Martin has to say about her - but others, like Cher, are terrific.
The documentary-style breaks are very revealing of her days
as a cotton-picking kid in Nutbush, through the early fame
with Ike (and his brutality) and how she became a born-again
superstar in the 1980s.
There is some terrific black-and-white footage of her performances
with Ike and some great associated comments such as Sting's
"I lost my virginity to the sound of River Deep, Mountain
High."
One absolute ripper comment was from someone who said watching
Tina sing made him realise what it was to be a man for the
first time. She had the good sense to blush!
Celebrate! is a damn fine birthday concert, but seems a little
too stagemanaged and, therefore, lacks some of the passion
we've come to expect from Tina Turner. Great for fans, though.
Conclusion: Movie 85%
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