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Standing In The Shadows of Motown
from Lions Gate
starring Richard 'Pistol' Allen, Jack Ashford, Bob Babbitt (II), Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin, Eddie 'Bongo' Brown
directed by Paul Justman

Features:

• Closed-captioned
• Color
• Dolby
• DTS Surround Sound

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

• JOan Osborn
  If you watch nothing else watch and listen to Joan Osborn absolutely "nail" Broken Hearted.

• Absolutely outstanding!
  This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen, musical or otherwise. (I admit to a strong bias, growing up madly in love with the music these gentlemen produced.) The historic, biographical, and concert footage here assembled brings these long-unsung musical powerhouses the recognition they richly deserve. Collectively, the Funk Brothers affected the course of American and British popular music every bit as much as did the Beatles, the Stones, or Elvis -- in fact, they directly influenced all three.... more info

• A Treat For The Ears And the Eyes!!
  First off, let me say that musically I WAS stuck in the 60's and 70's. I've never paid much attention to anything after that period. Watching and listening to the wonderful performances on this DVD really opened my eyes and ears to a whole generation of new artists , but I digress, I think the main point of this production, telling the story of a wonderful and obviously, extremely talented group of musicians who never received their due is beautifully done. Listening to the recollections of these "unsung... more info

• MIndblowing
  I heard of them, but never knew the real story. This is really spectacular stuff. The groove these guys have is awesome! There recognition was long overdue!! Respect, respect. If you want to see the guys in action, buy the dvd "live in Orlanda" That is even more swinging!!

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