Are there any original songs in The Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording.
Did Belushi and Aykroyd sing in Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers made their debut on January 17, 1976, as a sketch on Saturday Night Live. The sketch was of “Howard Shore and his All-Bee Band,” playing the Slim Harpo song “I’m a King Bee.” Belushi sang as lead vocalist ‘Joliet’ Jake Blues and Aykroyd played the harmonica as player/vocalist Elwood Blues.
What is the last song of Blues Brothers 2000?
Checkin’ Up on My Baby
“Checkin’ Up on My Baby” by Junior Wells and Lonnie Brooks – at the last credits, Junior Wells sing in the film before he passed away, and Lonnie Brooks sing too with his guitar at Willie’s Strip Club.
Why didnt Jim Belushi do Blues Brothers 2000?
The film was originally intended to include Brother Zee Blues (Jim Belushi, brother of John Belushi). But due to an already existing television deal (Belushi had been cast in the ABC drama Total Security), Belushi was unable to appear and the script was altered to include Cab Blues (Joe Morton).
Why is it called Blues Brothers 2000?
Why is it called “Blues Brothers 2000” when it was released in 1998? Good question! At the time, the marketing team at Universal felt that with the new Millennium approaching that adding “2000” to the title was an effective way to capitalize on what would eventually become Y2K fever.
Did John Belushi do the backflips in the Blues Brothers?
Once Jake and Elwood finally do make it to the concert, it goes off without a hitch and sees the lively pair dancing and doing cartwheels across the stage. What makes the performance even more impressive is the fact that John Belushi had actually sprained his back riding some kid’s skateboard earlier that day.
Was John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd friends?
On the 30th anniversary of John Belushi’s death, Dan Aykroyd is speaking out about his close friend and Blues Brothers co-star. “What John leaves behind is his legacy of laughter and fun,” Aykroyd tells HLN’s Showbiz Tonight in an interview, adding: “He was my brother.”
Who was originally supposed to play in Ghostbusters?
The role of the Sumerian god Gozer the Gozerian, envisioned as a business-suited architect, was originally intended for Paul Reubens. When he passed on the idea, Yugoslavian actress Slavitza Jovan was cast and the character changed to one inspired by the androgynous looks of Grace Jones and David Bowie.
What is the longest car chase in a movie?
Gone in 60 Seconds
“Gone in 60 Seconds” (1974) This American action film’s 40-minute car chase is the longest in movie history according to The Telegraph.