A Helicopter Mom - Johnny Reid DVD: Review and Giveaway

Although a new face in the American music scene, Johnny Reid is already a chart-topping, platinum selling artist in Canada. He was nominated for 4 Juno Awards (Canada’s version of the Grammy’s), including Album and Artist of the Year.

His raspy voice has been compared to a soulful Bruce Springsteen, Joe Cocker or a young Rod Stewart. His heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melodies, however, set him in a class all his own.

Here is one of my favorite songs from Johnny Reid, “Dance With Me”:

Doesn’t he have a beautiful voice? His songs are so touching and full of emotion. Despite the soulful and relaxing feel of many of his songs, Johnny Reid is also know for his amazing showmanship and fiery perfomances at his live shows.

The Editorial Review on Amazon states: Johnny Reid Live: Heart And Soul is one of the greatest live shows ever captured on HD video. From its opening number Love Sweet Love to the finale Thank You Johnny Reid reveals what has made him the best selling new artist to come out of Canada this year. Backed by an outstanding 12-piece band, Johnny’s soulful voice and powerful, positive message is on full display in this beautifully recorded live performance.

The DVD features all of the tracks on Johnny Reid’s US debut studio CD, Introducing Johnny Reid as well as a number of older fan favorites and a few great covers. The DVD also features: full songs unedited for TV, over 30 minutes of bonus content not seen in the PBS show, 2 songs not seen in the broadcast, as well as 4 bonus rehearsal tracks.

DVD track listing:
1. Love Sweet Love
2. Out Of The Blue
3. Love Thing
4. Help Me Make It Through The Night
5. A Woman Like You
6. That Man Is Me
7. My Girl
8. Hands of a Working Man
9. Let’s Go Higher
10. A Place Called Love
11. Good People
12. Brings Me Home
13. Darlin’
14. Today I’m Gonna Try and Change The World
15. Thank You

Rehearsal Tracks
16. That Man Is Me
17. Good People
18. Doesn’t Get Better Than You
19. Brings Me Home

Bonus Tracks
20. Dance With Me
21. Tell Me Margaret

Want your own music by Johnny Reid?

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GIVEAWAY

One lucky A Helicopter Mom reader will win a copy of Johnny Reid’s DVD “Heart & Soul: Live”

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Contest is open to residents of the US. Giveaway ends on June 9, 2011 at 11:59 pm EDT. One winner will be randomly selected by “And the Winner Is” and will be notified by email. Winner has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. Good Luck!

Disclaimer: I was sent the Johnny Reid DVD for review from EMI/Manhattan Records. All views are mine solely.