Review of Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) by Gavin S — 08 Apr 2014
Great documentary on the most unsung heroes of music. As is mentioned in the movie, and anywhere you see them mentioned, The Funk Brothers played on more Number 1 singles than the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys and Elvis Presley combined. Yet hardly anyone has heard of them. I certainly hadn't, and my musical knowledge is pretty good. (Though, admittedly, I do lean more towards rock than soul).
This documentary examines the history of the Funk Brothers, and also has some made-for-the-movie performances by them, complete with vocals by luminaries such as Ben Harper, Bootsy Collins, Joan Collins, Chaka Khan.
The documentary part is well done, covering all the important aspects of their history, as well as interviewing the surviving members. Musical performances are great.
A must-see for a Motown fan, or anyone interested in the history of music.
This review of Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) was written by Gavin S on 08 Apr 2014.
Standing in the Shadows of Motown has generally received very positive reviews.
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