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Stripped Live in the U.K.

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Stripped Live in the U.K.
Video by
ReleasedOctober 12, 2004
June 2008 (UK re-release)
RecordedWembley Arena
(London)
Genre
Length92 minutes
LabelRCA
DirectorJulia Knowles
Producer
Christina Aguilera chronology
My Reflection
(2001)
Stripped Live in the U.K.
(2004)
Back to Basics: Live and Down Under
(2008)

Stripped Live in the U.K. is the second concert DVD by Christina Aguilera, and documents the premiere UK performances of The Stripped Tour. The DVD does not include "Make Over" which was situated after "Can't Hold Us Down". An extended version of "What a Girl Wants" can be seen on television broadcast of the concert. The DVD premiered on WB Network at 9 PM on November 30, 2003.[1]

Critical reception

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The DVD received mixed-to-positive reviews from music critics. UK reviewer, Peter Martin, praised the shows production, choreography and Aguilera's vocal ability, however was critical of Aguilera's tendency to oversing and the director's overall mixing.[2] In a positive review, Mark Deming from The New York Times called the show "spectacular".[3]

Commercial performance

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The DVD release reached top ten on record charts in most markets, including Belgium and Sweden.[4][5] In Mexico, the DVD debuted at number seven on the AMPROFON Music DVD Chart, and in the United Kingdom it debuted at number six.[6][7] In Australia, Stripped Live in the U.K. debuted at number four of the DVD chart and then fell to number six the following week.[8][7] In the United States, the DVD peaked at number three on the Billboard Top Music Videos chart on October 30, 2004.[9][10]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Stripped Intro [Part 1]" 1:45
2."Dirrty"
  • Christina Aguilera
  • Jasper Cameron
  • Balewa Muhammad
4:36
3."Get Mine, Get Yours" 5:06
4."The Voice Within" 5:03
5."Genie in a Bottle" 3:32
6."Can't Hold Us Down" 4:09
7."Contigo En La Distancia / Falsas Esperanzas" 4:53
8."Infatuation" 5:18
9."Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" 5:03
10."Cruz" 4:01
11."Loving Me 4 Me (Interlude)" 0:53
12."Impossible" 3:51
13."At Last" 5:16
14."Lady Marmalade" 4:25
15."Walk Away" 5:07
16."Fighter" 4:19
17."Stripped Intro [Part 2]" 0:43
18."What a Girl Wants" 6:28
19."Beautiful" 5:54

Bonus features

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  • Exclusive interview with Aguilera about her album Stripped, the tour, and her life and causes outside of music
  • An introduction to the supporting cast. Meet the musicians, dancers, stylists, and choreographers who help Aguilera put on her show every night
  • "Gilbert's Bus Tour" — a tour of Aguilera's tour bus with backup dancer Gilbert Saldivar
  • "One Night In Milano" — Aguilera meeting up with Donatella Versace in Milan, the fashion capital of the world
  • "RSVP" — Aguilera answering questions directly from her fans
  • "All Around The World" — backstage perspective of how the tour came to be

Charts

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Charts (2004) Peak
position
Argentine DVD Chart[11] 13
Australian Music Videos Chart[8] 4
Belgian DVD Chart (Flanders)[4] 6
German DVD Chart[12] 23
Greek DVD Chart[13] 12
Japanese DVD Chart[14] 81
Mexican DVD Chart[7] 7
Swedish DVD Chart[5] 7
UK DVD Chart[6] 6
US Top Music Videos (Billboard)[15] 3

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[16] 3× Platinum 45,000^
Germany (BVMI)[17] Gold 25,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[18] Platinum 50,000*
United States (RIAA)[19] Platinum 100,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Catalogue no. Label
United States[20] January 13, 2004 DVD 57873 RCA Records
Germany[21] November 15, 2004 82876580009 Sony BMG

References

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  1. ^ A. Jeckell, Barry (November 14, 2003). "Billboard Bits: Aguilera, Goldiggez, Bradley". Billboard. New York: Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on October 3, 2014.
  2. ^ Martin, Peter. "Review: Christina Aguilera Stripped: Live in the UK (UK – DVD R2)". DVD Active. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  3. ^ Mark Deming (2014). "Christina Aguilera – Stripped Live in the U.K.: Overview". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Muziek-DVD Top 10" (in Dutch). Ultratop. December 4, 2004. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "Sverigetopplistan – Sok: Christina Aguilera" (Enter the keyword "Christina Aguilera" into a box on the top right, and then click "Sők") (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  6. ^ a b "Christina Aguilera Songs and Albums – Full Official Charts History". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on October 28, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c "Christina Aguilera's Career In Terminal Decline". Pop Dirt. December 6, 2004. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Week Commencing 22nd November 2004" (PDF). Pandora Archive. 939. Australian Recording Industry Association: 22. November 22, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-12-19. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  9. ^ "Christina Aguilera Chart History (Music Video Sales)". Billboard. Billboard Media, LLC. Archived from the original on August 25, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  10. ^ "Superstar Christina Aguilera Debuts at No. 1 on the DVD Music Video Chart With Back to Basics – Live and Down Under" (Press release). New York: PR Newswire. February 13, 2008. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  11. ^ "Ranking Mensual de DVD Noviembre - 2004 (Repertorio Todos)". Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers. Archived from the original on December 17, 2004. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
  12. ^ "Christina Aguilera — Stripped Live in the U.K. [DVD]" (in Dutch). Media Control AG. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  13. ^ "Εβδομάδα 28/11-4/12" (in Greek). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on December 6, 2004.
  14. ^ "クリスティーナ・アギレラのDVD売り上げランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on June 24, 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  15. ^ "Music Video Sales: October 30, 2004". Billboard. October 30, 2004. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  16. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2010 DVDs" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  17. ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Christina Aguilera; 'Stripped – Live in the UK')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  18. ^ "British video certifications – Christina Aguilera – Stripped - Live In The Uk". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  19. ^ "American video certifications – Christina Aguilera – Stripped: Live in the UK". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  20. ^ "Stripped Live in the U.K." AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  21. ^ "Stripped Live in the U.K. [Germany #1]". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 14, 2014.