Dan Aykroyd on John Belushi and The Blues Brothers

[@WarriorMigs24]

Thank you John, Dan The Blues Brothers are timeless

[@ChrisR]

Nobody's gonna stop the Blues Brothers, they're on a mission from God.

[@MattHayashi]

Go Giants. Take the West.

[@texas2step266]

One of my very favorite movies. I've seen it more times than I've counted, and it never gets old.

[@jtknapp3261]

I watched it with my teenage daughter about 10 years ago. When I asked her if she liked it she said it was the funniest movie she'd ever seen, and she's seen a lot of movies. 😊

[@texas2step266]

@@jtknapp3261 Has she seen Animal House? Blues Brothers is better, but Animal House is hilarious too. And I would advise against watching Blues Brothers 2000. John Goodman is very talented, but he can't touch Belushi, and the whole movie is more dumb than funny.

[@vivianlepage5773]

Aykroyd's respect for historical Blues And the artists is to be applauded

[@whentheleveebreaks4732]

Sure. His skills aren’t wholly original…

[@rolandofgilead43]

he was part of creating the house of blues after all

[@richard84738]

Seriously. It's not like a lot of black folk went to see that movie anyway. It was white audiences he was introducing black artists to, and most of those black artists were right there in the movie. Did it again in BB2000. Is there a single other white guy who brought black artists directly to the forefront like him?

[@goldcanyon340.]

Truer words were never spoken.

[@PianomanKY]

@@richard84738 BB2000 wasn't great, but the ending scene with the Louisiana Gator Boys performance was phenomenal. It was a true lover's kiss to the blues.

[@curtismarean6963]

These guys were cut from a different piece of cloth than most, I believe. They brought back blues to the masses. R.I.P. John Belushi, you were one of a kind!

[@johngarcia8827]

He stays real The interviewer was baiting him a bit

[@B00MBATS]

How can someone call themselves a true lover of music without a sheer appreciation of the Blues...

[@gregbartley2475]

The Blues Brothers band was an open love letter to the Blues. Look at all the artists that made appearances in the film. The Blues is still deeply rooted in some of today’s music, 100+ years down the road.

[@HariSeldon913]

The reason they got such great artists is because of the gap he described. Quite simply, they weren't getting gigs and were readily available. The movie put them back in the spotlight and most of them got popular again, especially Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.

[@owensomers8572]

@@HariSeldon913 Let's not forget introducing Cab Calloway to kids whose grandparents had been fans. Callaway's biggest success was in the 1930s (he was arguably bigger than Ray Charles or Aretha Franklin, but in an earlier era), Blues Brothers came out in 1980.

[@HariSeldon913]

@@owensomers8572 Too bad the Nicholas brothers had long past their performing days.

[@ericlackford6718]

Such great musicians. The Blues Brothers was, is and will be one of my favourite films ever.

[@Brausepaul1977]

Without Blues Brothers I would have never learned of Cab Calloway.

[@brittburton3264]

I think it is important to point out also that many of these performers were fading away, and they brought them back and put them right in the public eye… not just for blues enthusiasts, but for everyone.

[@duckdogers4438]

These two gentlemen brought the blues to a new audience, thank you both.

[@grahamfree3175]

It was my introduction to, and start of a love for the blues at 16 in 1988

[@jeffduncan9140]

Yes, they did! The movie introduced me to my favorite blues guy, John Lee Hooker.

[@MichaelMattison]

Yep and SRV

[@clivep3515]

Most watched film of all time, probs watched it 40 times. Thanks

[@jimihendrix6969]

@@clivep3515 ...so it's not just me....VHS. Cassette, DVD. MP4. KZbin....Over 4 decades of entertainment from a duo and a band that toured for a few years, and made a movie around 1980.

[@BrianKiddDevDesign]

Dan Akroyd always speaks genuinely and intelligently. The "Blues Brothers" seamlessly combines two of my favorite things: comedy and music. It's truly a classic.

[@darthvaydr]

I love Dan Aykroyd. Such a classy man and great actor! One of my favorites!

[@shanekilpatrick3378]

I could listen to Dan talk for hours. Seen and done so much.

[@StephenDedalus74]

Among 8 billion people on this planet he is one of the very few I would love to meet and talk and chill with :) I LOVE everything he has done and I also dig his sincere and serious passion for weird, occult, UFO stuff :)

[@HybridVisualMedia]

The Blues Brothers were absolutely filling a void in the music industry at that time. I still recall being stunned to hear about Belushi’s death. Not only were the Blues Brothers popular but John Belushi was just coming into his own as a comic actor genius.

[@USA92]

Stunned happens when you don't know the person.

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

Actually Belushi’s acting career was in decline when he died. With a series of box office flops. I am a fan and always will be. But the truth is the truth. Dyed in wool Chicagoan here and remember when they were filming The Blues Brothers. Our neighbor was CPD back then and did security on the set.

[@morstyrannis1951]

@dalelerette206while it’s noble to remember him in a better light, it’s important to be truthful about why he died. As Robin Williams said, cocaine is God’s way of telling you you’ve got too much money. Hopefully these many tragic deaths of talented performers may serve as something of a warning to subsequent generations.

[@dwade6322]

Dan is a VERY smart man. Would love to just talk to him in a bar.

[@gmb858]

We saw the Blues Brothers in Dallas... the biggest giggle we ever had! What a trip... walked out there on air. These guys delivered, high energy, great showmanship... Belushi "handstanding" his way down the aisle to the stage... 2 hours of "straight ahead" blues with the same band that you saw in the movie.... total pros. The crowd went wild. It's #1 on my greatest concert list... #2 way behind it...

[@WeFrost62]

That's awesome!

[@steveludwig4200]

I worked security at their concert at Dallas Memorial Auditorium and was BETWEEN the Front Row and the Stage. It was fantastic with some of the greatest blues musicians in HISTORY on that stage and Dan and John were great performers as well although Belushi was a coked up a-hole to everybody backstage except the band.

[@steveludwig4200]

"Belushi "handstanding" his way down the aisle to the stage" I dont remember that AT ALL and was between the stage and the front row. Belushi was so effed up I would be surprised he could have pulled that off.

[@akahan1]

@@steveludwig4200 He appears to do this in the James Brown number in the church, as the spirit comes into him. It was a stunt double.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Biggest giggle? Lol..WTF does that mean?

[@zandola1]

This man is a living legend.

[@patriciajrs46]

They both were.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Legend? Lol..Foolish...He's an ACTOR...NOTHING more

[@morstyrannis1951]

@@BAKER22-l4uhe’s just an actor? Did your bitter cynicism blind you to his talents as a musician? No one has ever heard of you but that’s no reason to show such poor character.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

Two pompous liberalasshats.

[@maxthepupp]

That was truly a wonderful interview. Dan Aykroyd is - and always has been - a great hang! Love ya Dan!

[@unclefester9113]

When you get that old. It's mostly chubby and stubby.

[@davidwilks4123]

he looks horrible, you would think these greedy evil spoiled 1%er multimillionaires would look better. this scum is worth over 250 million, it is obscene these 1%ers hoard wealth like this. Nobody should be allowed to have more than a few million at most.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

A great hang? Lol..WTF does that mean?

[@ffjsb]

John and Dan gave Blues music the biggest boost it had seen in decades. The consequence that it had was that a LOT of people were exposed to music they'd have NEVER had a chance to hear, and obscure blues artistes got recognized and the ones still living had a chance to finally make some decent money. Those two deservedly should be recognized as significant contributors to American Blues music.

[@kurtb8474]

I don't care how old it is, a good movie is a good movie. The Blues Brothers 1980 movie was epic! It's a bonafide classic. I can watch over and over as I have over 43 years and still laugh my head off.

[@ACD1994]

Who wants an orange whip?

[@blacksheep_edge1412]

Not just laugh, but it still has the best soundtrack of any film. EVER. I will die on this hill.

[@chrish5500]

I watch it every year since I first saw it 👍

[@judyhouy5578]

@@ACD1994Dan was in the funniest skit ever on SNL. He portrayed Julia Childs on her cooking show where he accidentally cuts himself and bloods spurting everywhere and he eventually collapses!!

[@chief1b]

The Blues Brothers and Dan Aykroyd did a lot for the Blues and a credit to them. Thank You Elwood! RIP Jake

[@haywardgarner4850]

I love how Dan stuck to the positive of the potential of John’s talent.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

And? WTF did you EXPECT?

[@anthonykaiser974]

​​@@BAKER22-l4uhe didn't merely lament the loss. He showed what we lost, potentially. Any two bit or wannabe actor can lament a loss.

[@jimihendrix6969]

Dan Aykroyd is incredible. Thanks for all the laughs and music. He is still sharp as a nail.

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

"We're on a mission from God" So many great lines

[@anthonykaiser974]

Oh yeah! My old college roommate was an Army brat. His Dad's last assignment was an aviation Det at Glenview NAS. Went to Glenbrook South HS. He basically introduced me to the Blues Brothers movie lines. I was familiar with them from Dr Demento, but had not seen the movie. He used to quote that, and the "...full tank of gas, a half pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses." line. One of our "co-conspirators" was a distant cousin of Carrie Fisher. We were like the "Three Stooges" at mealtime.

[@matthewmaguire3554]

I give this interview 4 Rubber Biscuits…Thank You Dan and John for all the great comedy and music.🎸🎭🎹❤️

[@Robert-un7br]

Dan Aykroyd has always been my favorite guy from the original SNL cast. Yeah it was good to see him still telling the old stories.

[@tylertilwick6852]

Dan Aykroyd is truly a legend and a man of many talents! Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and Great Outdoors are still some of my all-time favorite films!

[@mamasaid12]

Thank you Dan! Yes, the blues are for everyone. It is not cultural appropriation when it is Appreciation. Joe Bonamassa, Bonnie Raitt, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band are all fantastic blues artists. It is disgusting how everything has to be made into skin color topics in this country. If you go to other countries for the most part, race is not a daily discussion.

[@kijekuyo9494]

They're cautious about incidents such as Led Zeppelin stealing Willie Dixon's music,. and Dixon not seeing the profits or even recognition from the music he composed. By the way, Matt "Guitar" Murphy played on Dixon's "Bring It on Home" by Sonny Boy Williamson.

[@JohnDoe-oj5it]

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. I saw Raitt in 1971 were the same age.

[@jskypercussion]

Don't forget Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton. The Humbler and The Greatest Unknown Guitarist

[@S0ngsyngr]

Also Stevie Ray Vaughan! Wonderful musician - left us too soon!

[@stevepipenger4651]

If you think “race is not a daily discussion” in other countries, you’ve clearly never been abroad.

[@lesbendo6363]

The movie re-launched the Blues into a greater mainstream market. The musicians in the movie are most grateful! 🇨🇦

[@maximusprime3459]

Yes it did! Agreed.

[@billhorton2564]

When the Blues Brother movie was made Blues artists were struggling. All of the Blues artists who appeared in the movie got a nice check for their appearance in the movie as well as all of the additional money the artists made selling records from the movie. The real genius of the movie was combining Chicago and Memphis/Delta Blues musicians into one supergroup. I was a young man, and crazy about the Blues when this movie came out.

[@gobigorange]

Spot on ☮️

[@Paulftate]

The normal procedure is when a artist's career starts failing they find religion and start singing religious songs.. what do you think of that assumption?

[@billhorton2564]

@@Paulftate I fail to see how your reply has any relevance to this video, or my comment. I think your contention is just another assumption, without any real basis in reality. I'm sure it has happened, but that would be the exception, not the rule for fading artists. That's what I think of your assumption...not much!

[@Paulftate]

@@billhorton2564 just by the length of your comment tells everybody you just a blowhard

[@Paulftate]

@@billhorton2564 damn liberals... to them to have a conversation you must cut the other person down.... must be a gloomy world you live in

[@civerone]

Thank you Elwood and Jake for creating something unique and precious in a time so special it will never be forgotten. You touched the hearts and souls of people who often feel lost in today's crazy world.

[@ovenkloven]

The Blues Brothers is one of my all time favourite movies of all times. I love to watch it over and over again. Thanks Dan, thanks John and thanks to all the other lovely people to make this phenomenal piece of art.❤

[@jameskuhn3378]

This interview made me cry! Dan Aykroyd is probably my only acting and singing hero! He couldn’t describe blues any better!! I’ll always stand behind his Chicago blues! I’m right here with that Kansas City blues! Plus I play the harp lol

[@jefferydavis4090]

Dan Akroyd wonderful actor musician!!!!! John Belushi wonderful actor musician!!!!!! They were perfect together!!!!! Their music was an art form none will ever be able to replicate. They helped bring the Blue's back to the forefront of music an made people realize what they were depriving themselves of!!!!!! Wish I could have seen them live. RIP JOHN BELUSHI THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!! YOU LEFT US TO SOON!!!!!!

[@barbarafernandezdebautista4118]

Such a classy man, with such a classy answer. Seeing him again makes me remember all those wonderful SNL episodes and the Ghostbusters.

[@truecynic1270]

Oh..........spiritual words from Mr. Aykroyd!!!!!! Love him and John Belushi, the band, everyone involved. Thank you!!

[@jonstone2466]

John and Dan brought the blues to a whole new generation in a way that respected and celebrated the roots of the music. Dan is a great artist and a great Canadian we are so proud of up here in the Great White North.

[@Fiawordweaver]

Dan, such a professional respectful person.

[@vinasel96]

Are you sarcastic? Do you know his history?

[@JJ-rb8sc]

Thank you Dan Akroyd for everything

[@thequickervicar9821]

Back then I worked in a seafarers' club by Liverpool docks, the Blues Brothers was on the video every night. The music and fun of that film have brought me great joy and I still watch it regularly. Probably over 500 times by now. And I still spot somethign new most times. Thank you John and Dan and all the crew. You have given us a great gift.

[@joe-vz6hx]

As well known as he is, this guy is IMO criminally underrated...not just for his comedic talent and legacy, but his understanding and appreciation for music in general (and oh btw being such a wonderful person in general...rare in that business). God bless you Mr Aykroyd and I only regret that I never will get to tell you that in person.

[@ronricherson6685]

For those of us who've played a rock gig to a country audience, we can relate to the Blues Brothers. "Putting the band back together" and keeping it together is really that difficult. I never get tired of seeing Dan and John crawl out from under that pile of bricks, dust themselves off and just walk away without saying a word, as if it was "just another day." So many great, hilarious, iconic moments. Is it coming on tonight? Hit it!

[@jackrosendale8367]

I can definitely relate. There were some ill-fated bookings where my bandmates and I would've been grateful for chicken wire!

[@ronricherson6685]

Oh yeah... I was playing keys in my band and was on the far left side of the stage. Two guys came over and gestured for me to lean in and listen. With a menacing look from both one of them said, "If ya'll don't start playing some country we're gonna kill you!" Our drummer had gotten us that gig, which we had to drive over 100 miles to get to...and we wanted to kill him!

[@jtknapp3261]

"Rawhide in A, it's a good country key..."

[@ronricherson6685]

The old Rowdy Gaines classic

[@Matthias-sl6jr]

Did you play behind chicken wire?

[@TheUltimateLavaGolem]

I'm a Gen Z born in 2002. One of my favorite movies growing up was The Blues Brothers and even today as a young adult I actively listen to blues and soul music. To me it hits a certain part of the soul even if you don't think yourself to be a particularly spiritual person. I love it.

[@colinlongman2889]

I think the blues' brother's was something special still watch it now great

[@Dave-ro3nj]

I liked how he talked a little about the drug use and then quickly shifted to the art and talent of John. Respect

[@mattleblanc6066]

Wow, incredible interview.. Dan Aykroyd is an icon of an Era..A Brilliant Man.

[@jtknapp3261]

Without him, we'd have never had the Bass-O-Matic '76...

[@bthyme]

One of the all-time great movies. I was born and raised in Chicago, and this was the Chicago I knew - fully alive and exuberant. Thank you so much for making it.

[@maximusprime3459]

Me too! Every time I want to remember the Chicago from my early childhood I'll watch Blues Brothers and Running Scared with Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal.

[@bthyme]

@@maximusprime3459 I have never seen running scared. It is now on my must-see list.

[@GreyDolan]

​@@maximusprime3459 I do the same thing. I remember watching the car chase on the El tracks. No one believed me until the movie came out.

[@gentjim5007]

Dan "got it" then and still gets it now. The blues is the 1 truly American form of music. It doesn't matter if it's 1930, 50, 80, or 2020. It's a timeless thing. It comes from the soul. It has energy, heart, soul, and love. Dan appreciated it then and brought It to the mainstream. It wasn't about money. It just needed to be shared with all of us. Black, white.

[@geraldgreen6278]

Can’t be said any better. The joy of music.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

#1 form of music? Lol..Let us know when you LEAVE FANTASY LAND

[@tommcfadden5232]

Jazz more American than apple pie.

[@anthonykaiser974]

​@@BAKER22-l4udude, you have issues. One of them is reading comprehension.

[@larry6795]

The fact that Dan and John called on so many great artists to participate in the Blues Brothers film speaks of their love and respect for the music.

[@fresnokidsr]

That's very cool that they did right by the writers of the music that they covered and performed by making sure they got their royalties. Much respect.

[@moyrawoodward2291]

The Blues Brothers --one of the best. The music, the artistry, the energy - true magic. A big thank you to all involved -

[@justing42]

Comedic genius

[@KBMars]

What a soulful interview. Miss John too.

[@arthouston7361]

How rare is it too see Dan Rather looking impressed. That's what talking about John Belushi does to those who remember his work. I have to agree with Dan that John's death was a wake up call for all of us. I had to go on the air that night and do a tribute show about John. One of the toughest shows I ever did.

[@reasonablebeing5392]

Kudos to Dan Akroyd for addressing the "cultural appropriation" - I'm tired of labels like this especially when misapplied.

[@jayneneewing2369]

Those two words, “cultural appropriation” are doing some serious harm, imho. What, nobody can wear a kimono, or something based on the style un less they are Japanese living in Japan?!! I feel it is similar to using the word “woke”. Back in the late ‘50s - early ‘60 s, the beat generation (I think it was) started describing things as “cool”, and it wasn’t considered “cultural appropriation”! Hell, people still say “cool”, and the general public do not have their panties in a twist about it. Some humans are just too sensitive, but in all of the wrong ways, in -again- imho.

[@user-hz5yb4bh5v]

YES. Condescending, pompous, smug, narcissistic disordered Dan Rather is a prick in this interview, yet again. He started with, and constantly held throughout the interview, his ubiquitous self-centered negativity, this time pointed toward forcing Dan Akroyd to answer up, justify himself, and the Blues Brothers movie. Fits in exactly with the destructive ilk of Trump and his followers - My god, what an absolute (covertly abusive) asshole. Dan Akroyd, always the intelligent and adroit gentleman, so naturally eluded the caustic nature of Dan Rather and didn't bother to get dragged down into, and drowned, at the level presented by the everpresent undercurrent of typically toxic 20/20 self consciousness, and Rather's ingrained punitive selfishness.

[@publicmail2]

@@jayneneewing2369 Let talk about black on black crime....Oh no!

[@bingohhhhhhhhhhhh]

@@publicmail2 Yeah and the 6% doing the 60% ... oh no!

[@TCELL24]

It's just modern whiny mumbo jumbo that holds no weight. Identity politics is cancer.

[@aureliobrighton1871]

Thankyou D.A. for all that humor, originallity and soul. ❤ from Germany.

[@jerrygeist1677]

Wow that was just incredible! Dan is just so clever doesn't miss any detail anso patient working through every detail . Wowzers very inspiring 🎉

[@helenarusso]

Hi how are you doing 😊

[@floundergearjam]

Dan, You and John tapped into something that is so raw and pure, I do not see how any naysayer could last more than five minutes in any type of debate. The Blues Brothers Movie is such a time piece and one that I look back with so much nostalgia, that it brings me to tears. You hit a grand slam home run with the Blues Brothers. Thank you for taking the chance on that and..."We're 106 miles from Chicago, its nighttime, and we're wearing sunglasses..." - HIT IT!"

[@CanadianBadBoy]

Excellent interview. Dan Aykroyd is a treasure.

[@chadmears136]

I love the Blues Brothers! RIP Jake Blues aka John Belushi 😢❤ Thank you Elwood, Dan for carrying on with the Blues. Amazing Cool 😎 Men.

[@ccrider198712]

I just love Dan and he’s an amazing actor. Blues brothers is one of my favorite movies

[@sjwill1956]

Great answer and full respect from Dan to the writers and those that came before ......Blues is for anyone who feels the spirit...as a middle class suburban white kid 50+ years ago when I heard songs I wanted to know who are Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters or BB KIng et al....that's true "diversity" ..... I listen to our satellite Blues station all the time here great artists abound for the listening ..

[@brianshorey]

My son arrived from China age 7. I started introducing him to my favorite movies. When we got to The Blues Brothers he watched it every night for a month. It’s always been at or near the top of my list, but watching his laughter night after night solidified it at the top for me.

[@timothyhetherington]

"We're on a mission from god" what a great line. Great movie. Dan Aykroyd is one of my favorite actors. John belushi was special. Great interview.

[@melanie.l6282]

Very respectful man when he talks about John Belushi's death and the success of the Blues Brothers Thank you Dan❤ This movie will never age and i agree this movie should be on youtube💕

[@bryanluntz1603]

Good to see ya both Nice stories Dan Love them Old Blues They come from a different more connected place The corporate world seems to me like it's Muted out some of Humanity A Colder Place then it was It's a Shame John passed like he did A Super Talented Guy You Folks were very much on the World Pulse There were many we lost like John Unfortunately A Symptom Of Society Thank You Folks For Everything You Gave Us All A Great Part Of Life🤝

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

One of the great kings/ masters of comedy, blues and SNL. Love Dan Ackroyd so much, love how he speaks so lovingly about John. Both such talented charismatic gentlemen. Great interview. The Blues Brothers is forever a iconic legendary classic. First watched it with my dad when I was small, and was introduced to the Blues. 👑💎⚜️🏆❤️

[@arios1977]

I grew up watching The Blues Brother movie on Beta. Such a great sound track. That’s probably why I love the blues. I now own the movie on 4K disc. Introduced my kid and my nieces and nephews to this movie and they loved it. Thank you Dan for all the work you’ve contributed in your lifetime.

[@peterhodges6684]

Will always be in the top 5 of my all time favorites, thank you John and Dan, and all the band members actors, and dancers !!! Bravo

[@anamerican1054]

Dan is just as genuine in person. I'll never forget when I got to meet him. Much respect.

[@WalterMarks1]

The brothers blue were respectfully celebrating the artists which gave them their names. They were background to the very thing they were riding. All the musicians from Ray C, JC Hooker to Aretha Franklin were always front and centre. IMO this was a celebration of everything blues. Jake and Elwood had to play the role of moving the story forward so we were introduced to these legends

[@mark11967AD]

It’s funny that Dan Akyroyd is so smart and principled and has balls, but you listen to him talk about UFOs and mystical shit and it’s just to me cool as hell that he indulges that kind of stuff almost like a child. He’s just so f-ing down to earth. You gotta love it.

[@matthewstollar2678]

Are you up to date with the pentagon whistleblower?

[@JP-xd6fm]

@@matthewstollar2678 That's BIG BS. The guy even see it himself he said... So pathetic all together. Man, there's life in the univers?, SURE, it has to be, the univers is huge and it would be very unlikely that Earth is the only planet with live. But we are not visited by aliens, and also aliens can figure out to travel light years but can't figure how to land and crash here?? LOL

[@TheLosamatic]

@@JP-xd6fmwell I recon the independent treasure hunters could very well be the first space travelers to make it here. With all the distance let’s not forget that shit happens. They probably have strict rules about not getting caught by us humans down here, and you know we’ve been just hell bent for leather to blow them out of the sky. Really though the main thing is shit happens!

[@matthewstollar2678]

so you're not a bob lazar fan?.....i think they have 12 craft out of 1000's/10000's of visitations?

[@yappering]

I mean he was a conehead!

[@coldlakealta4043]

Dan Aykroyd was born in Ottawa, Canada. His mother was French Canadian and his father was a high ranking figure in the Canadian government. He joined Second City in Toronto before moving on to Saturday Night Live.

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

I saw The Blues Brothers at a drive-in with my parents. Still one of my all-time favorites

[@John-kh4ow]

What a very articulate man who Paid ultimate respect to the blues moment he did it in such a way that intern the new generations could appreciate the music for a while that was fantastic

[@geraldgreen6278]

The Blues Brothers Band were great musicians and generators of smiles. They were supporters of fair compensation and credits to the composers. Speeding joy is never wrong.

[@billwebber400]

I love absolutely everything about the Blues Brothers and I forgot how much I miss Dan Rather what a shame❤

[@giveitathink6749]

I can attest to Dans statement where between Disco and Punk there was a crack, that's where the Blues brothers put a wedge in it and it was perfect timing. I for one, in a million who loved a Brief case full of Blues 1978 feel it even today. Lucky us!

[@michaellinner7772]

I absolutely love the Blues Brothers. Growing up everyone called me Belushi, but it was Aykroyd that I really admired. In my family I was Belushi and my older brother was Aykroyd, at least that's how the family saw us.

[@markmcmyn8967]

In the 1st movie they had Ray Charles,Aretha Franklin,John Lee Hooker on screen. It was a movie that held blues in reverence. It was a blast!

[@007ndc]

James Brown and Cab Callaway too. It helped revive their respective careers at the time

[@scopex2749]

I have watch the Blues Brothers so many times I KNOW THE SCRIPT! RESPECT to this man and to John I LOVE black music as well Blues was a GIFT TO THE WORLD Thank You to all the writers. RESPECT to you all.

[@spooj]

Love Dan Aykroyd. Hes my childhood,adulthood and just a special comedian and peformer.

[@rafaelcmvasquez]

Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi... are two of the Greatest Troubadours of life ever ✨️ ❤❤❤❤❤

[@fabhypnotik7272]

Thank you Dan Aykroyd. Really. For all that you have done and this interview. And how you respect you show for the artists and for John. Respect :-)

[@amyg5149]

What a kind, generous, respectful soul.

[@jedijones]

Blues Brothers was one of those great VHS rentals to discover as a kid back in the '80s. It was a fantastically well-directed movie.

[@Tranarpnorra]

I just love Dan and John and what they gave the world. Much love for you both!

[@joerudder9447]

At the beginning of the movie, that opening riff from She Caught the Katy as Joliet Jake gets out of the pen to reunite with Elwood is perfect.

[@maximusprime3459]

Dan Aykroyd is a legend and international treasure. I always admired his dedication, respect, and devotion to the Blues genre. He's just an all around stand up genuine person to me.

[@tas22222]

Hi DAN :))))) we adore you !!! Ontario Canada TY DAN love this show !

[@hopswordusmc6973]

One of my all-time favorite movies. This classic could not and should not be replicated because of the spirit each character had perfected by the cast. My wife is much younger and she appreciates the wholeness of the work when introduced it to her even though there were elements I had to explain. I can’t wait to watch it with my boys when they are a bit older!

[@jasonking6892]

Dan Akyroid is Canada's 🇨🇦 greatest comedic Actor Pure Genius 👍🇬🇧

[@LIE11Bldg7]

A smooth professional.. I LOVE HOW HE EASED OUT OF THAT DIFFICULT PART OF THE CONVERSATION AND TAPERED IT OFF WITH ELEGANCE

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Because all Blues Brothers' songs were covers, it started me on an "original recordings" hunting journey that continues today!

[@avatarblackwolf3594]

I saw the Blues Brothers in concert in 1981 in the long beach arena. Great concert.

[@ronleight9341]

Sweet! I'm jealous.

[@danb1827]

I love Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi and the entire SNL original cast. They brought a lot of laughter, smiles and fun into my life back in the 70's and 80's. All I can think to say at this moment is: bass-O-matic, and The Oylimpia Cheeseburger Cafe. LOL. Good memories !!

[@dee_dee_place]

My Mom loved Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger! She NEVER watched TV but when that skit came on SNL, she came out of the kitchen, sat down in the living room to watch it, & laughed until tears rolled down her face. I worked as a Nurse's Aide from 3-11:30 PM at a hospital. If my shift wasn't finished before SNL started, we would pile into the solarium, close the door, pull down the shades, & sit & watch it. Our shift supervisor would make the rounds before she went home & when she saw the light of the TV shining around the shades she came in to turn off the TV. She was stunned to see 10 people sitting all over the place watching SNL. She actually stood there for a few minutes & watched it with us & then said, "Make sure to turn off the TV before you leave", & then she continued on her rounds. This was our Saturday Night routine every time we were working. No one was better than the original SNL team- IMHO. Laraine Newman & the Murders at The Blaine Hotel were my favorite skits closely followed by, The Festrunk Brothers, Two Wild & Crazy Guys with Dan Aykroyd & Steve Martin (I can't think of Martin without thinking of "Give Me A Blue Spot").

[@Docinaplane]

The movie, The Blues Brothers, changed my life for the better during a very difficult time. Forever grateful.

[@dwartfarquart9590]

Best harmonica player I have ever encountered. Life would never be as cool without The Blues Brothers.

[@helenarusso]

Hi how are you doing 😊

[@astragreen]

Session musicians? If it’s harmonic you want go listen to Bob Hite or Alan Wilson, the Original Blues Brothers, not this Muppet!…

[@christ186]

The way he speaks of his friend shows obvious love. Thank you fo this interview

[@Renegade_2023]

I never see him interviewed. Hes had such an interesting life. I’d love to hear more! I know little about him!

[@phillipcummings3518]

He is a weird character. You should learn some more about him.

[@faceman2556]

If it wasn’t for the Blues Brothers I would’ve never heard that type of music. I’m very grateful to be blessed with great taste in music because of watching the movie and listening to their albums.

[@nancycoleman369]

I saw the Blues Brothers open for Steve Martin and I didn’t think they were anything but reverent to the genre. It was great and John Belushi seemed to be his happiest in this almost anonymous performance.

[@gamebredduramax71]

Dan Aykroyd and John Candy were awesome in the Great Outdoors. Great comedians

[@Donna_the_harpy]

The Blues brothers themselves were perfect for the role and set the stage with actual blues artists with the contrast of their country music moments in a local bar. They were funny but we all still fondly remember Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, et al. The movie opened up our ears to amazing music.