All the dead legends in this film. Belushi, Ray Charles, Carrier Fisher, John Candy, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway... There will never be anything like this ever again.
I mean, there were shit comedies then too, and we only remember the good ones like this because they left an impact on us. There are good comedies that have come out today, it's just that the bad ones have come out recently too and so that recency bias has made us think comedies are worse now than how they were then.
I remember I saw it three times in a row when it was released, bringing as many friends as I could to share the good feelings this movie brings to everybody.... 40 years later, I still watch it again almost everytime it is displayed on TV...
The script was writed by Dan Aykroid ( Elwood Blues). Most of the Blues Brothers band members where part of the STAX studios staff who compose and performed along main STAX artists like Wilson Pickett, Irma Tomas, Brooker T and Eddy Floyd. The Southern Soul .
Every time over the last decades when I unexpectedly 'fall' into this movie on TV or otherwise streaming, I have to continue watching it, can't leave till it's over. I am so happy this movie has been made!! ( with all the true genuine artists participating in it - then still with us-. Just a lot of appreciation and grace and a lot of laughs as well.
When I first saw this film, I didn't realise how much musical talent had been assembled. And they all loved doing it. Every time I see it now, I appreciate the quality and talent involved.
advisement. This whole film was chocked with blues legends. If you ever got to see Ray Charles live (along with the Raelettes) you got a real treat. He was one of those performers that just gives off this vibe, like he is in your living room, just haning our with you. Homey, friendly, at ease.
@@theccpisaparasite8813 I've seen Ray about a dozen times and knew his bandleader, who was from Big D.David "Fathead" Newman.Ray wasn't always friendly to his players.Ive seen him stop in the middle of a song and chew out the guitar player.He was a perfectionist and could hear a mouse pissing on a bale of cotton.Ive seen when the band is playing, waiting on him to come out, it's taken 25 minutes because he wasn't happy how someone was playing the intro.There was nobody like the Great Ray Charles!
I've got an old video from the early 90s of me as a 4 or 5 year old dancing to this with my dad in Disney world when they had "The Blues Brothers" randomly perform on the street. My dad LOVED them, so it was great for him
So do I , they reunited the best singers together! The 2nd one wasn't bad but far from the good story they created to the first one. It's sad that most of these people died
Man is movie is about every day people just getting along and understanding what makes us all the same is actually rather awesome and our best resource. So much so the villains are reduced to the background of oblivion. They get crushed under the weight of good people celebrating life to music and dance.
I remember this idea from my childhood: They may have discussions, they may have differences. But as soon as the music starts they all dance together. There is some nice message in this.
So sad in this world we live in today that a movie like this will not be made. But it’s okay I guess because no one today could capture the music the way this movie did. The humor, music, acting, and everything else about this movie can never be duplicated.
@@jothamstickings4773 Because this film is an example of real creativity, something that seems to be largely anathema to many Hollywood execs these days?
agree jotham, I was a senior in hs when this came out, it was a time and place that will never return.the countries mindset is much different from 42 yrs ago.
We don't need to make it today, because this movie already exists. We have enough rehash of 80's favorites to last a lifetime. And there is good stuff out there being made today, they will survive after all the turds are forgotten, just like the 80's.
Image the whole world took 4 minutes to dance to this song all at the same time,all colours, creed's,nations,war or no war,just 4 minutes,it would change us all for the better and make the world a better place to live,I know because I'm on a mission from God to get it done,so keep your dancing shoes handy
@@mwilliamshs yeah, actually I did,had a good few drinks that day,was a great day, thanks so much for your spelling and grammar lessons,what would we do without good people in the world like yourself to scrutinize people's spelling and grammar mistakes,Top person,bet your the life and soul of every party you go to with all your pals. I'm off out now,long weekend and all...I'm sure someone out there in utube land made a mistake too. Let them know won't you..make your folks proud...Top Guy 😉
The song's name is actually Shake Your Tailfeathers. This has to be one of my favourite movies. Blues Brothers are just filled to capacity with really really good music.
I remember watching this movie for the first time and seeing the little kids dancing and thinking “Oh how cute” only to remember that I was born in ‘93 and those cute little kids are a lot older than me.
Yep all in their fifties now. And all the young adults are in their seventies or older. And probably 3rd of them probably not even alive anymore. And 100% of the old people.
I am grateful that I was able to discover this masterpiece at the age of 17 when I was in high school. When she was 17 years old in the spring, she wondered if going to mass would be this exciting.
I loved this film and I saw it several times with always as much pleasure, a rare pearl with excellent music, a message of compassion, tolerance, anti-racism and especially a great moment of excitement, joy and laughter, because from the beginning to the end, we are not bored for a single second! With good actors and the appearance of great names in music! A little hello from France!
At first when I learned that Belushi actually sang the songs, it was hard to believe. My respect only grew. The Blues Brothers is as iconic as Smokey and the Bandit. Never tired of watching either of these iconic movies.
ive seen this so meny times i could probley recite 90% of it, this just NEVER GETS OLD TO ME, unlike me, but im lucky im only old on the outside, classic baby ,xxxx
Those cute little kids dancing outside 😻😂🤣 Would love to see where they are now: how they are & what they're doing...& hear their stories of dancing in The Blues Brothers with Jake & Elwood!❤️🍀💐
I was ready to take my own life tonight. This movie distracted me long enough for my suicidal urges to subside and I was able to get help. Thank you Akroyd & Belushi
All the dead legends in this film. Belushi, Ray Charles, Carrier Fisher, John Candy, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway... There will never be anything like this ever again.
Even the shop used for Ray's Music Exchange is gone
And James Brown!!
Old age and drugs.
@@TheBeingReal and you're different...how?
@@bbb462cid well I can eliminate the drug part. There ya go.
Even though I am old enough to have seen this in the cinema, it still stuns me every time at the sheer amount of talents that performed in one movie.
What it makes me more is that people were just walking down the street and were asked to perform for this scene
I love the little kids dancing 🕺
Great one.
Good call.
it is love with music hell ya
Right... Every Race & Culture of Different people just enjoying each other's company.... That Team Work in Talent..
One of the coolest and funniest movies ever with great music and dancing. Nothing out today compares to the comedies of the seventies and eighties.
PETTY.
I agree love love love that film😍
It is wonderful and so funny
I fully agree.
I mean, there were shit comedies then too, and we only remember the good ones like this because they left an impact on us. There are good comedies that have come out today, it's just that the bad ones have come out recently too and so that recency bias has made us think comedies are worse now than how they were then.
To be fair, Ray Charles could make any keyboard sing. He was a genius.
Nothing wrong with the action on any keyboard the man played!
And playin' in heaven
didnt even have to actually be a piano, if he believed what he sat at was a piano it would play.
He could go up to a raging elephant and tickle their ivory in such a way that the beast becomes a puppy.
In my honest opinion I 've always thought Ray Charles was FANTASTIC
I remember I saw it three times in a row when it was released, bringing as many friends as I could to share the good feelings this movie brings to everybody.... 40 years later, I still watch it again almost everytime it is displayed on TV...
Same
Proceed to do that, i ´ll do too
There has never been, and never will be, a movie on par with this one. This is a movie that can never be made again.
Young Frankenstein give Blues Brothers a l competition. But A lot of Great musicians & actors were Amazing showing my age
Glad to see Dan Akoroid is still alive and looking good.He will always be A BLUES BROTHER.😃
A fabulous blend of great music & comedy. This film always makes me smile.
😁
@@miked8653 : A picture is worth a thousand words😊✌👍.
You're right. This movie makes me smile. I think this is the greatest compliment that can be given.
@@OsorioThomaz1 : Your comment has just put a smile on my face. Thank You! ✌
I stop count how many times I see it when I watch 20th
This moovie is like wine: the older, the better.
Yes, it improves with age.
This movie is great on so many levels, least of which is the capture of some great musical icons who are no longer with us.
The script was writed by Dan Aykroid ( Elwood Blues).
Most of the Blues Brothers band members where part of the STAX studios staff who compose and performed along main STAX artists like
Wilson Pickett, Irma Tomas, Brooker T and Eddy Floyd. The Southern Soul .
Every time over the last decades when I unexpectedly 'fall' into this movie on TV or otherwise streaming, I have to continue watching it, can't leave till it's over. I am so happy this movie has been made!! ( with all the true genuine artists participating in it - then still with us-. Just a lot of appreciation and grace and a lot of laughs as well.
When I first saw this film, I didn't realise how much musical talent had been assembled. And they all loved doing it. Every time I see it now, I appreciate the quality and talent involved.
And the dancers ! Really great dance. Even the yiunger ones could keep up with the fast pace
For some reason, realizing this movie is over 40 years old has made my eyes water!
Well, it is the greatest film ever made.
i have been so lucky that i saw The Great Ray charles three times live
Even seeing a little piece of The Blues Brothers is still thrilling even after all these years.
They had such nostalgia in this movie, and light humor, makes it a favorite for several generations for years to come.
Ray Charles voice is always pure happiness to listen to.
It's impossible not to admire someone like Ray Charles.
The keys reflected in his glasses...ICONIC.
Ray Charles. One of the all time greats
✌️🙏🌟❤️
Right. On. If this isn't the best 2 1/2 minutes of your day, you just don't know what joy is.
advisement. This whole film was chocked with blues legends. If you ever got to see Ray Charles live (along with the Raelettes) you got a real treat. He was one of those performers that just gives off this vibe, like he is in your living room, just haning our with you. Homey, friendly, at ease.
@@robertpiatt1551 The Maxwell St scene with The Hook and Muddy's band backing him is cool as hell too.
@@theccpisaparasite8813 I've seen Ray about a dozen times and knew his bandleader, who was from Big D.David "Fathead" Newman.Ray wasn't always friendly to his players.Ive seen him stop in the middle of a song and chew out the guitar player.He was a perfectionist and could hear a mouse pissing on a bale of cotton.Ive seen when the band is playing, waiting on him to come out, it's taken 25 minutes because he wasn't happy how someone was playing the intro.There was nobody like the Great Ray Charles!
Can’t think of a better film, everything about it!
I remember going to the movie theater...this was so smart and fun it stuck with me forever
since i was 5
Whoever managed to get all these great musical icons to appear in a single movie deserves several Oscars AND a huge amount of cash!
This is what the WHOLE WORLD needs right now. People enjoying music, getting together to dance and have fun. WE DON'T NEED NO MORE WAR'S
You got that right!
This is my favorite scene of the entire movie. Ray's Music Exchange. Classic Ray Charles! "Naturally, as usual, I gotta take an IOU".
The scene in the diner with Aretha Franklin is rather good as well :)
This film is my childhood, So underrated, Blues be dying, I think its time to get the band back together.
I sat through the matinee and then two evening showings. One of the most uplifting movies I have ever seen.
I've got an old video from the early 90s of me as a 4 or 5 year old dancing to this with my dad in Disney world when they had "The Blues Brothers" randomly perform on the street. My dad LOVED them, so it was great for him
Murphy Dunne has some awesome moves with that tambourine! One of the few still with us in 2021.
If you weren't laughing your ass off you were smiling the entire movie.
The greatest musical ever. Bar none.
This brought America together across all lines! We need this back again!
You cant help but feel good after watchin this. What music is all about.
Love this movie! R.I.P John Belushi!
Loved the Blues Brothers ❤️
So do I , they reunited the best singers together! The 2nd one wasn't bad but far from the good story they created to the first one. It's sad that most of these people died
Hello Virginia, how are you doing today?
LOVE this film
Man is movie is about every day people just getting along and understanding what makes us all the same is actually rather awesome and our best resource. So much so the villains are reduced to the background of oblivion. They get crushed under the weight of good people celebrating life to music and dance.
The close up shot of the piano reflecting in Ray's glasses is quite genius
I took a screenshot of it a long time ago, and it was my wallpaper for years.
Life was much better back then and the music was REAL man.
Still one of my all-time favorite movies (yes, I'm OLD).
man, this song alone is a whole workout... all those classic steps really get your blood pumping!!
I remember this idea from my childhood: They may have discussions, they may have differences. But as soon as the music starts they all dance together. There is some nice message in this.
Yes 🙌 this happens in real life too 🙂💫❤️
Blues Bros was reviving "oldies" from the '60s. Now the movie is over twice as old as those songs were back then ...
So sad in this world we live in today that a movie like this will not be made. But it’s okay I guess because no one today could capture the music the way this movie did. The humor, music, acting, and everything else about this movie can never be duplicated.
This was a one-of-a-kind movie. One of the best ever.
It’s very sad to know that a great movie like this would never be made today.
We should never ever forget how things once were.
wait why not?
@@jothamstickings4773 Because this film is an example of real creativity, something that seems to be largely anathema to many Hollywood execs these days?
agree jotham, I was a senior in hs when this came out, it was a time and place that will never return.the countries mindset is much different from 42 yrs ago.
We don't need to make it today, because this movie already exists. We have enough rehash of 80's favorites to last a lifetime. And there is good stuff out there being made today, they will survive after all the turds are forgotten, just like the 80's.
Yeah, theres no way they could get away with the Illinois Nazi Party scenes nowadays. Kind of like the klan rally in "O Brother, Where art Thou".
I've always loved this movie. Thank you for the iconic clip.
My favorite scene of the movie... makes me smile every time!
Because everyone in it is smiling. Every single person in that room and on that street just looks like they're having the most fun ever.
what a classic movie!Gots it on my dvr for whenever I needs to c it. What a scene at Rays Music Exchange! Everyone decides to git down outside dancin!
Yes and with all our old school dance moves!!
Love this scene and the entire movie.
✌❤😎😎🎶🙏
Just found this. What a great video.
When this came out, I skipped school to see this in an actual movie theater. Thanks for the memories!
Bonsoir, RAY toujours à l'aise avec son clavier, toujours plein d'excellents rythm'n'blues, le genius !
One of my all time favorite movies. So much fun!
Rip John Belushi, James Brown, John Candy, Çab Callaway, Ray Charles, Carrie Fisher, and Aretha Franklin miss u all 😢 🎤🤳🏿👏🏿
Probably one of the best films ever👏🏻
My childhood favorite movie. Glad I grew up to this period in time. Rip to all our Legends
HAHAHA best scene in the whole movie, gotta love Ray Charles, it's good to see John Belushi again.
Live in Chicago saw updates on the news as they were filming. Was a huge fan of the original SNL. The energy that this movie has is unmatched
Image the whole world took 4 minutes to dance to this song all at the same time,all colours, creed's,nations,war or no war,just 4 minutes,it would change us all for the better and make the world a better place to live,I know because I'm on a mission from God to get it done,so keep your dancing shoes handy
Creeds* not "creed's"
@@mwilliamshs Thank you,that's very kind of you....have a marvellous weekend
@@frankirfourfingers "Image the whole world..."
Did you mean to say imagine?
Image makes no sense.
@@mwilliamshs yeah, actually I did,had a good few drinks that day,was a great day, thanks so much for your spelling and grammar lessons,what would we do without good people in the world like yourself to scrutinize people's spelling and grammar mistakes,Top person,bet your the life and soul of every party you go to with all your pals. I'm off out now,long weekend and all...I'm sure someone out there in utube land made a mistake too. Let them know won't you..make your folks proud...Top Guy 😉
John Belushi .. made me laugh and made me cry (his death, sadly taken so young from us)
And here it is, the invention of flashmob!
Heck yeah. What a great scene. These two were absolutely great together.
It's so sad, I can remember every one of these dances mentioned, and danced a few of the myself!
The song's name is actually Shake Your Tailfeathers. This has to be one of my favourite movies. Blues Brothers are just filled to capacity with really really good music.
Ahh !!! The Good old (?) Times !!! The movie and the Blues Brothers absolutely ROCK !!!
Did back then, and still today.
Blues Brothers was made in 1980
A once in a lifetime collection of Blues / R&B royalty in one movie .
& ZERO cgi effects here
De las mejores películas musicales que se han hecho, vivan los hermanos del blues...
It:s amaizing Mr Ray Charles
I remember watching this movie for the first time and seeing the little kids dancing and thinking “Oh how cute” only to remember that I was born in ‘93 and those cute little kids are a lot older than me.
Yep all in their fifties now. And all the young adults are in their seventies or older. And probably 3rd of them probably not even alive anymore. And 100% of the old people.
I am grateful that I was able to discover this masterpiece at the age of 17 when I was in high school. When she was 17 years old in the spring, she wondered if going to mass would be this exciting.
This movie has everything
Thank you for uploading this
I loved this film and I saw it several times with always as much pleasure, a rare pearl with excellent music, a message of compassion, tolerance, anti-racism and especially a great moment of excitement, joy and laughter, because from the beginning to the end, we are not bored for a single second!
With good actors and the appearance of great names in music!
A little hello from France!
This movie is so good
Will always love the Blues Brothers. Especially the dancing!!
One of the best American Musicals ever made. At least as good as Singing in the Rain.
Non mi stancherò mai di vedere questo Meraviglioso film
Love this, they film this in my old neighborhood
Maxwell St aint the same now.I heard the Fair sucks these days.
At first when I learned that Belushi actually sang the songs, it was hard to believe. My respect only grew. The Blues Brothers is as iconic as Smokey and the Bandit. Never tired of watching either of these iconic movies.
One of the greatest moments, in modern day cinema...period, end of sentence.!!
The Blues Brothers is easily the best musical ever.
Cheers from the Netherlands!
+ ‘Hair”
I can’t believe that everyone outside was dancing for hours in the freezing cold FOR FREE!!!🥶 Talk about dedication!
You body temp rises when you active.
@@carliebeau5329
But you sweat and the get very cold in between takes.
If I had the opportunity to work with those icons of music and comedy, hell yes, I’d work for free!
I can honestly say as a child I owned a Blues brothers T-shirt and Coloring book to to keep me entertained. Love blues brothers
One of best .movies of all time
Murphy Dunne - the best tambourine in the business.
This movie might have the best soundtrack ever!!!!
ive seen this so meny times i could probley recite 90% of it, this just NEVER GETS OLD TO ME, unlike me, but im lucky im only old on the outside, classic baby ,xxxx
Love this movie , great music through out , it’s one I can watch over and over ❤️
Wao..applause to the choreography the dancers so perfectly well done.
Those cute little kids dancing outside 😻😂🤣 Would love to see where they are now: how they are & what they're doing...& hear their stories of dancing in The Blues Brothers with Jake & Elwood!❤️🍀💐
Fun fact, a young Mr T is somewhere in that crowd dancing
THIS MOVIE HAS ALL, AMAZING ACTION SCENES BETTER THAN MOVIES TODAY ,PERFECT DANCING ,COMEDY ,IT IS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER
This is by far one of the greatest musical films since Hair Spray
One of the best movies Ever
Just a superb movie along with a cracking soundtrack, even today, nothing today can compete with it
20 seconds in and tears are running out of my eyes
I was ready to take my own life tonight. This movie distracted me long enough for my suicidal urges to subside and I was able to get help.
Thank you Akroyd & Belushi
Hey, I hope you're OK now. Keep on with the Blues Brothers. They will help you get to the good music. Be strong, my friend. Sending you good wishes.
Espetacular!!! Saudades dos bons musicais dos anos 80!!!
My god, the Energy in these songs. I don't know how they do it.
just fantastic. never gets old
The Blues Brothers were and still are the absolute GREATEST. What a joy then and now. RIP J.B.
When Ray Chalres tells you to do, you
Do.
Even the BB 's elevator music is cool!
What a great movie. A true classic.
One of the greatest movies ever made.
Best film ever made!
Stuck in a bomb shelter or whatever for a year and you only have 10 DVDs to entertain yourself to watch again and again and again.
Here’s one!
A scene that will never die !!!!
Dynamite! Thank you, Binge Society.