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Blues Brothers: The Arc of Gratitude
- Narrated by: Dan Aykroyd
- Length: 1 hr and 56 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The sound. The suits. The sunglasses. The Blues Brothers have firmly cemented their place as pop-culture icons in the annals of entertainment history. But how did a band that debuted as a goofy sketch on Saturday Night Live in 1976 go on to have a hit movie and a number one record in the space of just four short years? Simple. They were “on a mission from God”.
Now, nearly 50 years later, Elwood Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd) is on another mission—to tell the full story of how two young actors went from blues lovers to Blues Brothers. In this fascinating audio documentary Aykroyd “gets the band back together”, taking listeners on a road trip through time—from late nights in the early days with John Belushi at Dan’s speakeasy in Toronto, to working with blues legends Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles on The Blues Brothers movie, through the founding of House of Blues, the Blues Brothers 2000 sequel, and beyond.
Along the way, Aykroyd is joined by band members, friends, filmmakers, and cohorts who witnessed the Blues Brothers’ birth and meteoric rise firsthand, including Jim Belushi, Paul Shaffer, Curtis Salgado, John Landis, Steve Jordan, and more. Also featuring conversations with the late Judy Belushi Pisano, and a previously unheard interview with John Belushi himself.
Thoughtful, entertaining, and endlessly illuminating, Blues Brothers: The Arc of Gratitude is a joyous celebration of the legendary band that kick-started a blues revival and launched a lasting legacy.
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- Johnathon Stuart
- 2024-07-26
Excellent quality and fantastic presentation!
An excellent story and great listen. Dan Aykroyd might be making some stuff up or exaggerating the truth but it's a final nd emotional performance overall. Very insightful with loads of guests
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-09-04
Finally
Loved this back up story of the Blues Brothers and hearing from Dan and the others still alive and kicking.
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- Heather
- 2024-08-25
Great story telling
I loved the contextual information he shared and his take on things. Really enjoyable listening.
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-07-30
Amazing!!!
Brings back great memories from my college days seeing them on snl and in the theatre.
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- Gerry Corcoran
- 2024-08-14
A comedy legend retold
This is an awesome short production about the hostory of The Blues Brothers, told by Dan Aykroyd himself, with the aid of a ton of blues legends and other celebrities who helped them along the way. Even if you're not a fan of the act, there's some great storytelling in this and it's produced very well. This is the kind of comedy act that we don't get anymore.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-08-26
Dan delivering at a 12
I am one of those kids mentioned in the audiobook who grew up watching this movie with my family. One of the greatest compliments I ever recirleved was shouted out a car window as I walked down a New York street "Hey Blues Brother" from the window of a low rider. it made my night, this was an insight into the story behind the collaboration. it was truly illuminating and Dan brings his bombastic and earnest delivery. Truly a delight for the fans and to listen so soon after Judith's passing it was wonderful to hear.
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- Sandy Kapler
- 2024-07-27
Dan Aykroyd reading it!
A story I never knew and very interesting! So glad to had listened and hear it told by Canadian Dan Aykroyd himself!!!
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- Randy Lahey
- 2024-07-26
A great listen for Blues Brothers fans
A great history of how the band came to be featuring the movie's stars providing their take on the phenomenon. Recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-08-19
Blues Brothers Forever!
Great story , brings back lots of memories! Love the nostalgia of watching the original movie! Highly recommend listening to this story. Now I’m going to rewatch this movie
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- Jenna
- 2024-07-27
it's the Blues Brothers of course it's amazing!
a nostalgic retelling of the start, duration and ultimately the magic of the musical phenomenon.
the blues brothers has been a huge part of my life, I loved them before I knew it was from SNL and my mind was blown wheb I discovered the movie. this audio book came up in my suggestion right as I needed it most. buy as many records as you can. 💕
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