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• The Blues Brothers, The / Blues Brothers 2000 | DVD | (26/03/2001) from £4.83   |  Saving you £8.16 (168.94%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Blues Brothers: John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd--as "legendary" Chicago brothers Jake and Elwood Blues--brought their "Saturday Night Live" act to the big screen in this action-packed hit from 1980. As Jake and Elwood struggle to reunite their old band and save the Chicago orphanage where they were raised, they wreak enough good-natured havoc to attract the entire Cook County police force. The result is a big-budget stunt-fest on a scale rarely attempted before or since, including extended car chases that result in the wanton destruction of shopping malls and more police cars than you can count. Along the way there's plenty of music to punctuate the action, including performances by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway and James Brown that are guaranteed to knock you out. Keep an eye out for Steven Spielberg as the city clerk who stamps some crucial paperwork near the end of the film. The Blues Brothers 2000: It's hard to ignore the sad and conspicuous absence of the late John Belushi, but this long-delayed sequel still has Dan Aykroyd to keep the music alive. Once again, Elwood's trying to reunite the original Blues Brothers Band, and this time he's got a strip-joint bartender (John Goodman) and a 10-year-old orphan named Buster (J Evan Bonifant) joining him at centre stage. It's a shameless clone of the first film, and nobody--especially not Aykroyd or director John Landis--seems to care that the story's not nearly as fun as the music. Of course there's a seemingly endless parade of stunts, including a non-stop pileup of police cars that's hilariously absurd, but what really matters here--indeed, the movie's only saving grace--is the great line-up of legendary blues musicians. Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Junior Wells, Eric Clapton, BB King, Jonny Lang, Eddie Floyd and Blues Traveler are among the many special guests assembled for the film, and their stellar presence makes you wonder if the revived Blues Brothers shouldn't remain an obscure opening act. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

• Amazing Grace | DVD | (02/09/2019) from £5.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In 1972, Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul, recorded an album of gospel music at The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, before an ecstatic live audience. The result, Amazing Grace, went on to become one of the biggest albums of Aretha Franklin's career and one of her most beloved works. But even as the album gained fans around the world, few realised that the inspirational sessions had not only been recorded, they had been filmed by a camera crew led by Oscar winning filmmaker Sydney Pollack. However, due to technical problems, the film has never been seen. Until now. Music lovers won't want to miss this thrilling film, which is both an extraordinary look at a key moment in American musical and social history, and an invaluable record of one of America's greatest artists doing what she did best. One of the great music films New York Times Pure, soaring joy James King, BBC Radio 2

• Blues Brothers 2000 | Blu Ray | (26/06/2017) from £7.49   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Eighteen years after the Brothers original mission from God , Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) is getting out of prison and discovering that much has changed in the time he s been away. His partner Jake is gone, his band is no longer together and the orphange where he grew up has been demolished. Elwood soon realises that he must embark on a whole new mission- to assemble the old band, this time with the help of a soulful bartender (John Goodman), compete at Queen Moussette s (Erykah Badu) Battle of the Bands and set a wayward orphan named Buster on the path to redemption. Special appearances by B.B King, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Johnny Lang, Blues Traveler, Eric Clapton and many more. It s an action packed comedy with lots of Rythmn and Blues.

• Amazing Grace | Blu Ray | (02/09/2019) from £6.89   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In 1972, Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul, recorded an album of gospel music at The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, before an ecstatic live audience. The result, Amazing Grace, went on to become one of the biggest albums of Aretha Franklin's career and one of her most beloved works. But even as the album gained fans around the world, few realised that the inspirational sessions had not only been recorded, they had been filmed by a camera crew led by Oscar winning filmmaker Sydney Pollack. However, due to technical problems, the film has never been seen. Until now. Music lovers won't want to miss this thrilling film, which is both an extraordinary look at a key moment in American musical and social history, and an invaluable record of one of America's greatest artists doing what she did best. One of the great music films New York Times Pure, soaring joy James King, BBC Radio 2

• Muscle Shoals | DVD | (10/02/2014) from £5.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (166.94%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Located alongside the Tennessee River Muscle Shoals Alabama is the unlikely breeding ground for some of America's most creative and defiant music. Under the spiritual influence of the 'Singing River' as Native Americans called it the music of Muscle Shoals changed the world and sold millions upon millions of copies. At its heart is Rick Hall who founded FAME Studios. Overcoming crushing poverty and staggering tragedies he brought black and white together in Alabama's cauldron of racial hostility to create music for the generations while giving birth to the 'Muscle Shoals Sound' and 'The Swampers'. Mick Jagger Keith Richards Percy Sledge Gregg Allman Clarence Carter Etta James Alicia Keys Bono and others bear witness to Muscle Shoals' magnetism mystery and why it remains influential today.

• The Blues Brothers | DVD | (05/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  For a limited time only, Universal Pictures are re-releasing some of their most beloved Cinema Classics in cinemas around the UK, including "The Blues Brothers".

• Divas - VH1 - Live | DVD | (07/12/1998) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Strutting through the audience, the indomitable Tina Turner opens VH1's Divas Live 99 by launching into "Simply the Best", proving she still is. She and honorary diva Elton John belt out an energetic version of "The Bitch is Back", but the highlight is when Turner teases the captivated audience during the slow, sultry opening of "Proud Mary". A sexy dervish on stage, Turner easily out-swaggers her younger backup singer-dancers. Cher joins her to wrap up the classic hit, then segues into her own set in which she seems breathless, but you can't help admire her staying power (four decades!) and forgive her. Diva-in-training Leann Rimes performs "How Do I Live" with a sure, powerful voice. Next to her, Brandy is pleasant but unexciting. Her breathy rendition of "Everything I Do I Do for You" is disappointing, but it picks up when Faith Hill enters. Adding a passion and conviction that young Brandy can't yet muster, Hill grounds the song. Über-diva Whitney Houston gives us the drawn-out vocal gymnastics for which she's famous. Self-effacing she's not, but the girl can hold a note like nobody's business. Mary J Blige matches Houston in a charged "Ain't No Way". Divas Live 99 is a benefit for Save the Music, VH1's project to stress the importance of music education in American public schools. Though not as stunning as the previous year's Divas Live, it's still an enjoyable concert from some of music's favourite performers. --Dana Van Nest, Amazon.com

• The Blues Brothers | DVD | (07/11/2005) from £14.87   |  Saving you £15.12 (101.68%)   |  RRP £29.99

  The Blues Brothers (Dir. John Landis 1980): They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God. After the release of Jake Blues (John Belushi) from prison he and brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) go to visit the orphanage where they were raised by nuns. They learn that the church stopped its support and will sell the place unless the tax on the property is paid within 11 days. The brothers decide to raise the money by putting their blues band back together and stagin

• Great Performers Tom Dowd and the Language Of Music | DVD | (08/10/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Tom Dowd And The Language Of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. Historical footage vintage photographs and interviews with a who's who list of musical giants from the worlds of jazz soul and classic rock shine a spotlight on the brilliance of Tom Dowd whose creative spirit and passion for innovative technology helped shape the course of modern music.Tom Dowd's credits include recording sessions with Aretha Franklin Ray Charles Eric Clapton Otis Redding John Coltrane The Allman Brothers Band Tito Puente Dizzy Gillespie Thelonious Monk Cream Rod Stewart Lynyrd Skynyrd Booker T & the MG's and countless other musical luminaries.

• Four Tops - 50th Anniversary | DVD | (01/05/2006) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-12.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  50 years after the group was formed the Four Tops played an anniversary concert at the Detroit Opera House where they were joined by some very special guest stars. Track Listing: 1.Main Street People: The Four Tops 2.Baby I Need Your Loving - The For Tops 3.Something About You - Ashford & Simpson 4.When She Was My Girl - The Four Tops 5.Are You Man Enough - The Four Tops 6.Indestructible - The Temptations Review feat. Dennis Edwards & The Four Tops 7.I'll Turn To Stone - The

• Funky Soul Music | DVD | (22/10/2007) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-1.24 (-6.50%)   |  RRP £18.99

  Tracklist: 1. Introduction 2. Conga - Miami Sound Machine 3. Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye 4. Nightshift - The Commodores 5. After All - Al Jarreau 6. Fresh - Kool & The Gang 7. When The Going Gets Tough - Billy Ocean 8. Today's Your Lucky Day - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes 9. Love Of A Lifetime - Chaka Khan 10. Always - James Ingram 11. Love M.I.A. - The Dazz Band 12. Stand Back - Stephanie Mills 13. Guilty - Yarbrough & Peoples 14. Crazy - The Manhattans 15. Another Night - Aretha Franklin 16. Let's Funk All Nite

• Various Artists - the Beat Goes on | DVD | (21/03/2006) from £4.24   |  Saving you £4.01 (134.56%)   |  RRP £6.99

  Track Listing: 1.Introduction 2.Lazy Sunday - The Small Faces 3.Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da - The Marmalade 4.Baby Come Back - The Equals 5.On The Road Again - Canned Heat 6.Wonder Boy - The Kinks 7.Suddenly You Love Me - The Tremoloes 8.Shout - Marie Lawrie 9.Like Dreamers Do - The Applejacks 10.Not Fade Away - The Rolling Stones 11.Someone - Brian Poole & The Tremoloes 12.Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds 13.Downtown - Petula Clark 14.Little Things - Dave Berry 15.The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - The Walker Brothers 16.All Or Nothing - The Small Faces 17.Daydream - The Lovin' Spoonful 18.Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davies Group 19.Soul Finger - The Bar Keys 20.A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procul Harem 21.Respect - Aretha Franklin 22.Keep Rock Alive (Instrumental)

• Legends Of Rare Soul - Vol. 3 | DVD | (22/01/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

  Rare '60's soul footage.