The Best of the Blues Brothers (1994)

Documentary Music

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.

Updated Dec 22 2018

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FACTS

Runtime: 60 mins Rating: 6.0

Cast

Dan Aykroyd

Himself

John Belushi

Jake Blues (archive footage)

Steve Cropper

Himself (archive footage)

Donald "Duck" Dunn

Himself (archive footage)

Murphy Dunne

Dr. Holcomb

Lou Marini

Himself (archive footage)

Matt Murphy

Himself (archive footage)

Tom Davis

Interviewer (uncredited)