What happens when two known comedy actors produce a cool musical album? Well back in 1980, Dan Akroyd and John Belushi took their characters of Jake and Elwood Blues and made a hilariously smashing movie with a fantastic soundtrack. "The Blues Brothers" was probably the funniest film of 1980, (the only other contender would have been "Airplane",) and ranks up there in the all time list. But what makes this film stand out more is that fact that not only was it a funny film that had me rolling in the aisle, but it had one hell of a soundtrack.
Some people were slightly disappointed that none of the songs from the Blues Brothers' studio album "Briefcase Full of Blues" were featured in the film, especially the hit single "Soul Man." My answer to that was that it didn't need to be. The songs in the film were totally magnificent enough to stand on their own. Many of the songs still had that great sound with Belushi, or should I say Jake Blues' vocals powering away with a phenominal assembly of studio musicians behind him. Elwood (Dan Akroyd) also lends his hand in both the lead and backing vocals department. In addition, there are some songs from the great artists who graced the screen with their talents like Cab Calloway, Ray Charles and Artetha Franklin. The result is a great mix of good old fashioned blues and soul that is completely mind blowing.
- Blues Brothers with Aretha Franklin
Track Listing:
1. She Caught the Katy
2. Peter Gun Theme
3. Gimme Some Lovin'
4. Shake a Tail Feather (vocal by Ray Charles)
5. Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
6. The Old Landmark (vocal by James Brown)
7. Think (vocal by Aretha Franklin)
8. Theme from Rawhide
9. Minnie the Moocher (vocal by Cab Calloway)
10. Sweet Home Chicago
11. Jailhouse Rock
- The Blues Brothers Band
Jake Blues (John Belushi)- vocals
Elwood Blues (Dan Akroyd)- vocals, harmonica
Steve Cropper- guitar
Matt Murphy- guitar
Donald Dunn- bass
Murphy Dunne- keyboards
Willie Hall- drums
Alan Rubin- trumpet
Tom Malone- tenor saxophone
Lou Marini- alto saxophone
So if you want the combination of a good laugh and some great music, then go and watch The Blues Brothers film. I know that you will find that this film has plenty of both to go around.
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