Music for Montserrat (1997)

An uplifting and celeb filled rock concert for the benefit of an island paradise. Filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall, September 15, 1997. RT Synopsis: An all-star benefit show at London's Royal Albert Hall for the citizens of the Caribbean island of Montserrat, playground to the stars and home to the AIR Studios. An all-star benefit show at London's Royal Albert Hall for the citizens of the Caribbean island of Montserrat, playground to the stars and home to the AIR Studios. But the tiny island suffered the onslaught of 1989's Hurricane Hugo and a subsequent battery of volcanic eruptions that brought massive destruction of property and loss of life. Phil Collins performs "Take Me Home": Elton John performs "Your Song" and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"; all the artists join Paul McCartney on stage for a finale of "Kansas City"; and more. Features artists Jimmy Buffett, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney, Carl Perkins, Sting. DVD by Image Entertainment (excellent for concert filming), dts, dolby digital 5.1, dolby digital stereo, color. Running time: 112 minutes Play list and artist performing in order: Take Me Home, Collins Hot, Hot, Hot, Arrow and band Blue Suede Shoes, Carl Perkins Brothers in Arms, Mark Knopfler Money for Nothing, Mark Knopfler Message in a Bottle, Sting Magic, Sting Your Song, Elton John Live Like Horses, Elton John Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me, Elton John Broken Hearted, Eric Clapton Yesterday, Paul McCartney Golden Slumbers, Paul McCartney Hey Jude, Paul McCartney Kansas City, Paul McCartney Make no mistake, this show is, at the end all about McCartney. He has the whole Albert Hall rocking at the end. The homage paid to him is obvious by the audience and stage performers. Quite a show. Worth watching more than once over time. You can see some of it on youtube.com For starters see the ending song by Paul and others at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNS27LHRvlM