Briefcase Full of Blues

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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0075678278822 Format: Original recording remastered Label: Atlantic Manufacturer: Atlantic Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Atlantic Release Date: 1995-10-23 Studio: Atlantic
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Editorial Reviews: "The Blues Brothers" began as an affectionate joke-cum-tribute to R&B music, and taken in that spirit it retained its entertainment value, even after this live album topped the charts, sold two million copies, and produced hit singles in "Rubber Biscuit" and "Soul Man". The guardians of popular music have always been entirely too reverent and humourless, however, and it wasn't long before they were levelling charges of rip-off against the Brothers and complaining that John Belushi couldn't sing as well as Otis Redding. So what? No one seems to have noticed that Belushi was as obsessive about citing his sources as Frank Sinatra is about naming his arrangers -- you'd have thought those critics would have appreciated the footnotes. The beneficiaries of Belushi's encomiums didn't mind the increased exposure or the renewed royalty checks ("I suggest you buy as many blues albums as you can", Belushi told the audience), and even today, what comes across in these performances is the sincerity of feeling -- that and some tasty playing from a top-notch band. --William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: classic blues brothers Comment: What can i say, if you love the Blues Brothers you cannot be without this album in your collection. It captures what Jake and Elwood where all about - Great live blues music. It`s not their best work but i never take it out of the cd player. I love it, i hope you do to. Customer Rating: Summary: The Blues Brothers at their best Comment: A fantastic live album by the Blues Brothers, capturing the real buzz of a live show. A must have for everyone, not just blues fans. Customer Rating: Summary: Just goes to show how good they are Live! Comment: An excellent live album, recorded about 2 years before the release of the film. Belushi's strong voice and Aykroyd's ability to motormouth through "Rubber Biscuit" and burn some tunes through his Blues Harp come together with the Band to perform a fantastic showcase for the crowd. An album that demonstrates why live shows are a test of real musicianship. Get this album! More Reviews