Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners - "The Bridge" - The Live Performance
Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners - "The Bridge" - The Live Performance

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Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners - "The Bridge" - The Live Performance

1983
Movie
55 min
English

Filmed live at the Shaftsbury Avenue theatre in 1982 over two shows in October 1982, The Bridge captures Dexy's Midnight Runners at a peak showing the intensity and passion of their live performance. Shot direct to film by Irish music promo director Steve Barron (who went on to direct "Electric Dreams" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" among others), the DVD captures Kevin Rowland's extreme showmanship and training that make Dexy's one of the truly individual groups of the 20th Century.

Insights

Director: Various (Live Performance Recording)Genres: Concert Film, Music, Rock

Plot Summary

This 1983 live performance captures Dexys Midnight Runners at their energetic peak, showcasing their unique blend of Celtic soul and raw rock and roll. The concert features iconic tracks and a passionate delivery from frontman Kevin Rowland, offering a glimpse into the band's electrifying stage presence. It's a raw and unpolished look at the band's live power.

Critical Reception

As a live performance recording from 1983, formal critical reception is sparse and generally focused on its authenticity as a live document rather than a cinematic release. Reviews tend to highlight the band's raw energy and Rowland's intense performance, often seeing it as a definitive snapshot of Dexys during their most acclaimed period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Captures the raw, uninhibited energy of Dexys live.

  • Kevin Rowland's passionate and often unpredictable performance is central to the experience.

  • A valuable document for fans of the band's energetic 80s output.

Google audience: Audience reception is typically positive among fans who appreciate the raw, live energy and authentic portrayal of Dexys Midnight Runners in their prime. Viewers often praise the performance for its intensity and the band's unique sound captured in a live setting.

Fun Fact

The 'The Bridge' live performance was recorded during a period when Dexys were at the height of their popularity following the success of their album 'Too-Rye-Ay' and the hit single 'Come On Eileen'.

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