Rob_Mopar wrote: In high school I kept a VHS copy of Blues Brothers in the trunk of my car. It got played at almost every party we went to. Wore that tape out. I think I'll put the DVD on tonight.
We used to play a tape of the car chase when driving around in college. Audio tape, not video. It does add spice to an otherwise pedestrian trip.
jrw1621 wrote: More Cab Calloway on the same Muppets with Jumpin' Jive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kioZ-wTPC9I&feature=related If you like this type of music, I highly recommend the some what obscure record, Jumpin' Jive by Joe Jackson. In 1981 he (and band) put out a great cover album of "The Greats" Follow this link and at the bottom of the page you can sample the whole album. http://www.amazon.com/Jumpin-Jive-Joe-Jackson/dp/B00000HY5I
x2. Got it on vinyl. 
My wife and I just finished watching the DVD tonight. It was exactly what we needed. I'll be humming "Sweet Home Chicago" as I fall asleep tonight.
-Rob
Rob_Mopar wrote: I played trombone in school. This move was the proof we needed that not all brass instruments had to be stuck playing marches and movie themes we didn't care about.
Ah, so you're a Tom "Bones" Malone man.
My brother and I were RAISED on that movie. I cannot recall how many times we watched it on VHS and TV. Must have been at least twice a week from the time we were tots to teenagers.
I really need to watch it again now
wbjones wrote:mtn wrote: Best. Movie. EVAR Probably the best soundtrack ever, too. I have it on 3 mediums! Vinyl, Cassette, CD, and then recorded from Vinyl to Cassette, and on my ipodAmerican Graffiti for soundtrack...
Got that one too!
OK, since all he fans are here, it's Blues Brothers quiz time!
Why was Jake in prison?
1st correct answer posts next question.
"....I've always loved you......."
Robbery, Jake was trying to get cash to pay for the bands bar tab.
What make and model was the new Bluesmobile?
Shawn
Featuring: * Cab Calloway as Curtis * Carrie Fisher as Mystery Woman * Aretha Franklin as Mrs. Murphy * Ray Charles as Pawn Shop Owner/Himself * James Brown as Reverend Cleophus James * John Candy as Burton Mercer * Kathleen Freeman as Sister Mary Stigmata, "The Penguin" * Henry Gibson as Head Nazi * Steve Lawrence as Maury Sline * Twiggy as Chic Lady * Frank Oz as Corrections Officer * Jeff Morris as Bob * Sheilah Wells as Claire * Charles Napier as Tucker McElroy * Steven Williams as Trooper Mount * Armand Cerami as Trooper Daniel * Chaka Khan as Choir soloist * John Lee Hooker as musician on Maxwell Street * John Landis as State trooper * Stephen Bishop as police officer with broken watch * Joe Walsh as Prisoner * Paul Reubens as Chez Paul waiter * Steven Spielberg as Cook County Assessor's Office Clerk * Layne Britton as The Cheese Wiz * Joe Cuttone as Lloyd * Toni Fleming as Mrs. Tarantino * Carolyn Franklin, Brenda Bryant Corbett, and Margaret Branch as Soul Food Chorus. The Blues Brothers Band * John Belushi as "Joliet" Jake Blues, vocals * Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues, harmonica and lead vocals * Steve Cropper as Steve "the Colonel" Cropper, lead guitar, rhythm guitar and vocals * Donald "Duck" Dunn as Donald "Duck" Dunn, bass guitar * Murphy Dunne as Murphy "Murph" Dunne, keyboards * Willie Hall as Willie "Too Big" Hall, drums and percussion * Tom Malone as Tom "Bones" Malone, trombone, tenor saxophone and vocals * Lou Marini as "Blue Lou" Marini, alto saxophone and tenor saxophone and vocals * Matt Murphy as Matt "Guitar" Murphy, lead guitar * Alan Rubin as Alan "Mr. Fabulous" Rubin, trumpet, percussion and vocals
Boy, that was terrible casting... simply awesome.
Trans_Maro wrote: Robbery, Jake was trying to get cash to pay for the bands bar tab. What make and model was the new Bluesmobile? Shawn
1974 Dodge Polara?
In reply to friedgreencorrado:
New as in replacing the Caddy? or new for the 2000 re-make ?
Gearheadotaku wrote: In reply to friedgreencorrado: New as in replacing the Caddy? or new for the 2000 re-make ?
Replacing the Caddy. As far as the other film goes, I shall not mention it's name...
In reply to friedgreencorrado:
Negative, 'twas a 1974 Dodge Monaco.
I have to be the dissenting voice for BB2000. Yes, the movie sucked. But let's forget that it is a movie for a minute and pretend that your watching a series of Music Videos with dumb commercials in between. For a fan of the Blues, this is a dream lineup!
John Popper
Lonnie Brooks and Junior Wells
Aretha Franklin
Eddie Floyd, Wilson Pickett with Jonny Lang on guitar and vocals
Taj Mahal, Sam Moore and Cab Blues (on John the Revalator)
Dr. John on Season of the Witch
Erykah Badu (amazing)
The Louisiana Gator Boys, featuring:
B. B. King
Jeff Baxter
Gary U.S. Bonds
Eric Clapton
Clarence Clemons
Jack DeJohnette
Bo Diddley
Jon Faddis
Isaac Hayes
Dr. John
Tommy McDonnell
Charlie Musselwhite
Billy Preston
Lou Rawls
Joshua Redman
Paul Shaffer
Ms. Koko Taylor (whom I have partied with, long story)
Travis Tritt
Jimmie Vaughan
Grover Washington, Jr.
Willie Weeks
Steve Winwood
And of course the Blues Brothers, admittedly with John Goodman, but you still have:
J. Evan Bonifant
Steve Cropper
Donald Duck Dunn
Murphy Dunne
Willie Hall
Tom Malone
Blue Lou Marini
Matt Murphy
Alan Rubin
Buy the soundtrack and forget the movie!
PS - Frank Oz was in the sequel too.
^Agreed.
DING!
Dodge Monaco is the correct answer.
As for the confusion:
Elwood: "So, is it the new bluesmobile or what?"
Jake: "Fix the cigarette lighter"
So, the Monaco would be the new Bluesmobile.
Shawn
Anyone know the origins of the Cheese Whiz scene? It always made me laugh, but it seemed weird, too. They parodied it on Family Guy, so I can't be the only one.
"You got my Cheese Whiz, boy?"
In related news Henry Gibson has passed away (the Nazi on the left)
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/16/obit.henry.gibson/index.html
slefain wrote:
In reply to JThw8:
Too bad, I liked his characters.
He was good as the creepy neighbour in "The Burbs"
Shawn
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