The sweetheart stalwart of the '90s folk-rock scene, Jewel blasted out of obscurity (and homelessness) with her smash hit debut PIECES OF YOU (1995) and quickly moved on to garner a host of Grammy nominations. THE ESSENTIAL LIVE SONGBOOK features the celebrated singer-songwriter in two full-length concerts, performing 45 songs including "Who Will Save Your Soul," "You Were Meant for Me," and "Hands." Each live show offers unique additions to Jewel's signature acoustic sound, including a lush collaboration with a chamber orchestra on "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

DVD Features:

Region 1
2-Disc Set
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.78
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English

DISC 1: LIVE AT THE MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER
Additional Release Material:
Music Video - Stephenville, TX Music Video
Tracks:
1. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
2. 1,000 Miles Away
3. Near You Always
4. Stephenville, TX
5. Morning Song
6. Fly to Me Angel
7. Foolish Games
8. You Were Meant For Me
9. Long Slow Slide
10. Hands
11. Good Day
12. Satellite
13. Everyone Needs Someone Sometime
14. Love Me, Just Leave Me Alone
15. Break Me
16. Where You Are
17. Standing Still
18. Intuition
19. Who Will Save Your Soul
20. Goodbye Alice in Wonderland
21. Yodel

DISC 2: LIVE AT THE RIALTO SQUARE THEATER
1. Near You Always
2. Just Passing Time
3. 1,000 Miles Away
4. Little Sister
5. The New Wild West
6. Sometimes It Be That Way
7. Get Ready Boy
8. Morning Song
9. Rosie and Mick
10. Grey Matter
11. Break Me
12. Violet Eyes
13. Life Uncommon
14. Cold Song
15. Race Car Driver
16. Foolish Games
17. You Were Meant For Me
18. Who Will Save Your Soul
19. Goodbye Alice in Wonderland
20. I'm Sensitive
21. Hands
22. Satellite
23. Intuition
24. Anything Goes
25. Per La Gloria d'Adoravi
26. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
27. Yodel

Distributor Notes: Three-time Grammy-nominated performer Jewel was recorded live at the historic Rialto Theater in Joliet, IL and the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, TX by the creators of the PBS series Soundstage. Beautifully filmed in high-definition and mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound, these two captivating concerts comprise this essential 2-disc set which showcases the dynamic vocal range and songwriting skill of this multi-talented artist. Contains over 45 tracks from her vast catalogue including such hits as "You Were Meant for Me," "Foolish Games" and "Hands." Other highlights include Jewel's riveting interpretations of Cole Porter's "Anything Goes," the aria "Per La Gloria d'Adorari" and a mesmerizing version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"- accompanied by a live chamber orchestra.

Source: Koch Entertainment Distribution

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