Paul McCartney: Paul Is Live in Concert

Sir Paul's live performances are actually improving as he gets older, which makes this film from his early ‘90s touring days arguably better than his ‘70s dates but not up to the level of his triumphant new millennium concerts. That said, this is a Beatle we're talking about, and how bad can it be to hear immortals like “Drive My Car,” “We Can Work it Out,” and “Here, There and Everywhere” sung by one of the Fab Four? The problem is the newer stuff. Props to McCartney and band (including then-wife Linda, guitarist Robbie MacIntosh, and guitarist/singer Hamish Stuart from the Average White Band) for refusing to merely wallow in nostalgia on this generous 21-song set, but tunes such as “Biker Like an Icon” and “Peace in the Neighbourhood” are no great shakes any time; placed side by side with “Hey Jude” and “Yesterday,” they fare even less well. Presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo, the disc also includes a bio and photo gallery. Recommended. Aud: P. (S. Graham)