Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration[DVD]

Joan Baez is a legend. It was her version of the song called "All My Trials" which played a key role in making my decision not to join the military and avoid the draft in the sixties. Thank you Joan. That song is not in this collection. But this album features some of my favorite artists such as Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Judy Collins and Paul Simon. The CD is excellent, but the DVD is beautiful. I played it again a number of times and enjoyed it thoroughly.

If it's Baez, I probably have it....college in the 60's I got hooked on her music....smile. Sadly....few videos out there as they didn't have much video then. It's GREAT to see she still has the same style and grace she did then. Do voices change...of course....but not souls. I thought it was noteworthy that she recognized there are some notes she can't hit anymore (Who could?!) at 75....grin......and didn't try them. Trust me....she still has "what it takes". Well worth buying!

This is the 1st DVD I've bought in the last 5 years. I sold my collection and went digital in 2010. I was pretty sure I was never going to buy another DVD or CD. However, I have been a fan of Joan Baez since college so when I saw this concert had been released, I knew I had to have it. It's terrific. ­ What a great mix of old and new songs with some wonderful guests. I have a smile on my face from beginning to end.

I have loved Joan Baez since 1970 and have seen her in concert just she and her old faithful Martin acoustic guitar. This is a fantastic video. I sent it to a couple of my friends in Joshua Tree, CA.

Let me say first off that Joan Baez is not only an icon in music, she is a amazing performer. Her 2016 75th Anniversary concert at the Beacon Theater is flawless. And the guest artists with her (an impressive list) are more than up to the task. So why a just one-star review?The reason is that this DVD is not an HD disc. In fact, looking closely at the back of the disc cover it becomes apparent that this disc is NTSC format. This is the old, standard definition (SD) format used in American TVs prior to 2003. It's passé now as virtually all broadcasts are in HDTV.Why PBS and Razor & Tie would decide to use an old SD format for a 2016 concert is beyond comprehension. It shows a lack of consideration and care for what was a once in a lifetime event.This DVD is getting returned to Amazon. I'll miss seeing the concert, but the CD has the entire concert and, fortunately, it was recorded with modern audio quality.Shame on you PBS and Razor & Tie!

Great PBS event with Joan performing with many music legends. Great to see and hear the high quality of voices from all those folks with gray hair! The energy and synergy on stage was amazing and gratifying. In my opinion, not one weak song. And no one tried to upstage anyone else. So great to have all these folks singing at one moment in time.

Only raves! I've loved this lady and her art for as long as I can remember. After all these years she's still the best. The audio/video is excellent, better than on the PBS-TV broadcast. I've read comments that the video is disappointing and all I can say is that mine is just fine.

Great music and brings back lots of memories. Joan Baez is always great, just wondering what happen to her and all the musicians that were on her show. Still all doing great with their voices. Love the Gracias A La Vida. Would make a great gift too.