Celebrating The Blues Brothers And All Their Antics and Music
Hey Gang, as you know I love my rock ‘n’ roll T-shirts whether they’re officially bought or should I say parking lot bootleg T-shirts? I live in rock ‘n’ roll T-shirts. I dream in color, but I live in black-and-white. I believe this is my third Blues Brothers T-shirt.
I’ve already passed A as I alphabetize all my T-shirts if you’re wondering. I’m up to the B’s, and B stands for birthday. Yes, your birthday boy celebrated a birthday over the holiday weekend, and my girlfriend Brittany also bought me a couple T-shirts, and this is one of them. I love the blues as in The Blues Brothers. Aykroyd and Belushi from Saturday Night Live are in this movie with an amazing backup band. There are so many great lines and so many great scenes that I could watch it over and over and over again. If you have a moment today or this weekend don’t forget to watch The Blues Brothers because the blues had a baby and they called it rock ‘n’ rol.l
Without the blues, there’s no rock ‘n’ roll. Thanks for taking the time to check out my T-shirts, and I’ll be posting a lot of them every day for you right here.
“We’re on a Mission from God.”
If you watch the trailer, The Blues Brothers is goofy enough and the music is grand enough that it is the perfect movie to watch on a hot summer night.
Elwood: “It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark… and we’re wearing sunglasses.”
Jake: “Hit it.”
The Blues Brothers came out in the Summer of 1980. The film, is directed by John Landis. It is about two former members of a fictional blues band of the same name. We watch as they attempt to raise $1,000 to save the orphanage they grew up in from being shut down by the Illinois state government. Along the way, they must evade the police, the Mafia, and their own personal issues.
The Blues Brothers is a Cult Classic
The Blues Brothers is undoubtedly known for its humor, eclectic soundtrack, wild car chases, and disappearance from the stage. The brothers often ralk directly to the audience. The movie is a celebration of blues music and culture, featuring classic blues songs and paying homage to the history of blues in Chicago. The soundtrack is amazing and has been credited with introducing blues to a new generation of fans.
The film grossed over $115 million at the box office. The Blues Brothers was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Original Song and Best Original Score, and the soundtrack was certified triple platinum.
Did I mention the music?
The film features a number of cameos from famous musicians, including Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, John Lee Hooker and Cab Calloway. It was Cab Calloway’s final feature film role. Even Joe Walsh is an inmate during the Jailhouse Rock scene.
Put this movie on your teen’s list of cult movies to see. It is a must-see and will help them understand what many people are referencing (like Rocky!). See how many cameos there are in the movie, from musicians to actors! Actors include: Carrie Fisher, John Candy, Steve Lawrence, Steven Spielberg, Steven Williams, Paul Reubens and Henry Gibson.
If you don’t have this moment to watch the whole movie, perhaps a video? Enjoy!
The Blues Brothers – Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
The Blues Brothers – Jailhouse Rock
Ray Charles – Shake a Tail Feather:
Aretha Franklin “Best Damn Chicken in the state” – Think:
James Brown and Chaka Khan – The Old Landmark:
Cab Caloway – Minnie the Moocher:
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