Jeff Buckley: Live in Chicago

There aren't enough superlatives in the English language to describe Jeff Buckley's talent. He had it all - he was an outstanding guitar player, a great songwriter and a once-in-a-generation vocal talent. In addition, he was a mesmerising, fearless live performer and while this concert video isn't perfect (poor editing for one thing), it captures Buckley's live performance well enough. It's tragic there will be no more from this amazing artist, but this concert film is a good indication of why Jeff Buckley should never be forgotten.

Never have I been so mesmerized with a singer, who not only can sing his own way, but captures your heart in every song, that you can't help but listen to over & over again. There is a sad, haunting, feeling that comes over you, yet a passion you can feel & see in his face that made you feel that he was living those words at that exact moment. like my heart was breaking when I heard about his passing 17yrs ago. Why didn't we know about Jeff Buckley those many years ago? He would have won many Grammy Awards without a doubt. I can just imagine what his popularity would be like today, if a tragedy hadn't taken his life. I feel the aching heart that his Mother must have felt for her son, as I too lost my first-born son 5 yrs ago, due to an undiagnosed heart condition. He died in his sleep at age 28. There is no worse pain a parent will ever feel, then outliving their chiId. I would be so honoured if I could speak with Mary, Jeff's Mother. Not only as two Mother's who lost their sons way too early, but her life & love of music, which probably had a huge influence on Jeff's love of music, as was his father, Tim Buckley who was part of the music scene of the 60's. That's where Jeff got his incredible talent. I am very interested in the story of Jeff's life, going back to the time his name was Scottie Moorehead. I am going to look for every record, song, biography, video, movie or book, if they exist.saw a short video where some of the closest people in the music industry, spoke of Jeff as a person, & praising his tremendous talent. Mary was talking about her son with such pride on her face. I feel heartbroken that we will never have the pleasure of hearing any new material from Jeff. I feel that he was an icon without ever trying. What he did was what came natural to him, & I just love it. Thank you Jeff! Sandra Ozel Dade City, Fl

Relax... Have some wine... Sit back and enjoy one of the most talented individuals there was... Vocally, there are few that compare. Lyrically, brilliant! This is a definite "go to" album, in my book.

Whiter, Blacker, Gracer. This is a great snapshot of Buckley's charismatic live show. While at times the editors suffer from a period stylistic warping of the camera angles and images (i.e. 90's post acid rock cinematography), apart from that it is a great show and worth every cent. Buckley may never get the recognition he deserves, but I hope and pray the word of mouth growth of his fame will only continue! Thank God for music, and thank God for Jeff Buckley.