The Best of the Blues Brothers
Product ID: 1333110
Details
- FormatColor DVD
- GenreMusic Videos &
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime1 hour
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Writer Tom Davis hosts a Blues Brothers retrospective that tells the whole truth about the legendary band's early days and righteous ways. The Blues Brothers were an unforgettable part of Saturday Night Live's golden era, making their musical debut in bee costumes singing "I'm a King Bee," and becoming an overnight sensation. Switching to hats and shades inspired by John Lee Hooker, they combined classic Chicago Blues with Stax-Volt R&B to create a sound all their own. Their first album, Briefcase Full of Blues, went double-platinum and led quickly to their hit movie and milestone soundtrack album. The rest is history, and it's all here in a music-filled, memory-blasting account of a band that will always be on a mission from God. The Songs: I'm a King Bee; I've Got Everything I Need (Almost); Can't Turn You Loose; B-Movie Boxcar Blues; Soul Man; Messin' with the Kid; Groove Me; Flip, Flop & Fly; I Don't Know; Hey, Bartender; Jailhouse Rock; Rubber Biscuit; Shotgun Blues; Soul Man (Alternate Version). 60 minutes. Review: Classic Blues Brothers - Fantastic! A must-have for a true Blues Brother fan :) Don't second guess, just go a head and purchase this FABULOUS DVD! Review: Blues brothers in amateur video - If you adore the Blues Brothers, then you may be willing to overlook the poor monaural sound and sub-VHS-quality video on this "Special Edition" DVD just to see one more glimpse of our old favorites. However, the sound is not just bad, it is like listening to a cheap transistor radio--totally tinny and with zero stereo separation, as shown on my spectrum analyzer, even though the disk is billed as having two channel digital sound. (This is a problem with the DVD standard: You can record a telephone call onto a DVD, and if you use two channels to do it, you can claim two-channel digital sound.) The picture is not just bad, in many places we're left looking through a dim red fog at a bunch of unidentifiable dancing figures. It is bad, really bad. The worst I've ever seen on a on a commercial video in any format. Instead of an honest, straight forward interview with Aykroyd, we're given a way-overproduced "mockumentary," within which we are asked to separate the real from the imaginary. The only honesty surrounding this disk, as limited as it is, comes in the disclaimer in 4 point type at the bottom of the back cover: "There may be some slight visual variances due to the state of the original master."--The understatement of the century.
| ASIN | B000060MW9 |
| Actors | Dan Aykroyd, Donald Dunn, John Belushi, Murphy Dunne, Steve Cropper |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #132,170 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #1,594 in Performing Arts (Movies & TV) #3,490 in Music Videos & Concerts (Movies & TV) #4,924 in Soul (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (76) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 603497277926 |
| MPAA rating | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| Media Format | Color, DVD, Dolby |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.53 inches; 2.88 ounces |
| Run time | 1 hour |
| Studio | Rhino / Wea |
| Writers | Dan Aykroyd, Tom Davis |
M**Y
Classic Blues Brothers
Fantastic! A must-have for a true Blues Brother fan :) Don't second guess, just go a head and purchase this FABULOUS DVD!
T**G
Blues brothers in amateur video
If you adore the Blues Brothers, then you may be willing to overlook the poor monaural sound and sub-VHS-quality video on this "Special Edition" DVD just to see one more glimpse of our old favorites. However, the sound is not just bad, it is like listening to a cheap transistor radio--totally tinny and with zero stereo separation, as shown on my spectrum analyzer, even though the disk is billed as having two channel digital sound. (This is a problem with the DVD standard: You can record a telephone call onto a DVD, and if you use two channels to do it, you can claim two-channel digital sound.) The picture is not just bad, in many places we're left looking through a dim red fog at a bunch of unidentifiable dancing figures. It is bad, really bad. The worst I've ever seen on a on a commercial video in any format. Instead of an honest, straight forward interview with Aykroyd, we're given a way-overproduced "mockumentary," within which we are asked to separate the real from the imaginary. The only honesty surrounding this disk, as limited as it is, comes in the disclaimer in 4 point type at the bottom of the back cover: "There may be some slight visual variances due to the state of the original master."--The understatement of the century.
M**H
Blues Brothers video
The movie was good.
A**R
Everybody Needs Somebody, Everybody Needs This Video!
The only negative thing that I have to say about this video is that it's over too quickly. If you are a Blues Brothers fan and (like me) had only just been born when they were singing live, then this is your opportunity to see them in the act. Name your favourite song, and you'll most likely see it performed here. The majority of the songs from 'Briefcase Full of Blues' are on here but I'm afraid those from 'Made in America' aren't. Still, this video is well worn owning and includes an insightful interview with Dan Aykroyd and Elwood, which becomes very funny towards the end, then all of a sudden, poignant as they consider what effect the absence of John Belushi and Jake has had on the band. What I especially loved about the Blues Brothers is how they repeatedly acknowledged each individual member of the band. Whenever it's Steve Cropper's or Matt 'Guitar' Murphy's turn (Matt 'Muscle' Murphy if you ask me) for a solo, Belushi and Aykroyd are more than happy to step out of the spotlight and let them take over, whilst they have a cigarette in the corner or lie down and have a rest on the floor! (You'll have to get 'Saturday Night Live - The Best of John Belushi' to see the latter one!...
Q**G
Five Stars
Awesome for a Blues Bros. Fan!
G**N
Another great way to see the Blues Brothers
I love the Blues Brothers and this is another fine way to see many of the live concerts of the very talented members who made up the Blues Brothers. I love those moments especially and found some of the interviews with Dan Ackroyd to be a bit tedious. The fun of The Blues Brothers and Blues Brothers 2000 is the music in both by all the different artists in both films. Yes there are great chase scenes and funny stuff but its the music that is the headliner here and that is true with The Best of the Blues Brothers as these are different numbers not in the movies. Blues Brothers fans like me have so many to enjoy and play over and over again
J**E
great movie
It was in great shape. Awesome movie. Very happy the movie came quick. Great seller. What more can i say? Good deal
C**E
Misrepresented
What was supposed to be the Blues Brothers concert series was the 1st movie. Misrepresented.
た**ン
1993年にテレビの特番で作成されたものだそうです。 すっかり太ってしまったエイクロイドと中年になったエルウッド（＝エイクロイド二役）が往事を思い返すというもの。 エルウッドファンとしましてはその変貌ぶりに思わず涙いたしました。 ライブ映像は楽しめました。ライブでのブルース・ブラザーズはどこまでもクール。映画とはまったく違うキャラクター設定になっているようです。 エルウッド（＝エイクロイド）はジェイク（＝ベルーシ）がいてこそ輝くものなのだ、と実感。ベルーシが死ななかったら、ＢＢの活動ももう少し長く続いたんでしょうね。ベルーシの死が惜しまれます。 できれば、ほかのライブ映像も見てみたい。どこかで、まとめて出してくれないものでしょうか。
R**G
Tolle Infos zu der Entstehung und den Zeitgeist
B**Y
Very entertaining and funny in places, easy to watch and great band. Plus a bonus dvd with a lot of the blues entertainers.
J**Z
Genial,la única pega es que los subtítulos estan sólo en alemánalem, por lo demás, muy correcto. Lástima lo de los idiomas.
R**C
Arrived in good time, great quality
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