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Instant Media Classic!
I saw this with a group of ten or so friends when it originally aired. We sat there in awe for two hours. I think it was the power of the people who spoke and of those who performed. The DVD was on my wish list nearly immediately after. Their selection of songs, was nearly impeccable. I didn't care for Iglesias mostly because it was more a love song, but maybe it was appropriate to others. The highlights for me were Neil Young doing "Imagine." That alone is worth the admission. Also the appearence of Dennis Franz and Jimmy Smits of "NYPD Blue" standing together like partners again, and talking, appropriately enough, about the cops who risked their lives, and died saving others. Limp Bizkit with Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls) doing Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" was equally awesome. Fred Durst looked to me like he was talking to us as he sang many of the lyrics. The Boss, Billy Joel, Eddie Vedder (with Neil Young on the organ), Sheryl Crow, Bon Jovi (a spectacular rendition of "Livin' on a Prayer") round out the cream of the crop musically. Superb speeches by Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Jim Carrey, Will Smith and Ali, and many more strike a chord both uplifting, and I think heart-breaking at times. It closes out with awesome speeches by Robert DeNiro (wow!) and Clint Eastwoood (wow! wow!) along with a performance of "God Bless America" by Celine Dion and a moving performance of "America the Beautiful" by Willie Nelson, with backup by everyone present. WOW! is the least I can think of to describe it as a whole. GOD BLESS the USA!

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Tear-jerking and Breathtaking
I believe if there is any item that can truly express the way each and every American felt on the day of September 11th, this collection does just that. President Bush should be proud that we have such phenomenal Americans as these, with such amazing ability and emotion and the ability to deliver in one of the greatest moments of need. All of the performances were flawless and impeccable except for Enrique Iglesias' mediocre performance. Highlights included Celine Dion, Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Dixie Chicks, U2, Bruce Springsteen, and Neil Young. However, Faith Hill's superb and moving performance of the awesome ballad "There Will Come A Day" really brought the house down. All in all, this is a collection that truly proves that we can survive, and that our rebuilding process has already begun. God bless the victims and their families, and God bless America!!!

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Great and touching.
This Benefit DVD, is pure. It features the broadcast of the 2hr telethon transmition.
I loved almost every single performance I really didnt care for bonjovi or enrique iglesias, which i didnt watch, but the one song that i didnt like was limp biskit's modified version of pink floyds classic "wish you were here"
most notable on the cd are Tom Petty, Neil Young and Eddie Vedder who do amazing songs.
The spoken parts, and in memoriam video takes are touching...
All the speeches are heartfelt and very good
and by the final performance everybody rounds up
in support for the cause
and sings alongside willie nelson.
this is a wonderful dvd, and one you should own whatsoever!