Standing In The Shadows Of Motown - Movie Review

Standing In The Shadows Of Motown - Movie Review | PART 2

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@scgreek1114 6 ай бұрын

I saw this when it first came out over 20 years ago. I've watched it twice more since. As an old white guy who loves 60's music I was shocked to learn I'd never heard of this band. It really gives you an appreciation for the real talent behind the music.

@michaelgray4964 6 ай бұрын

I'm going to keep throwing it up there - Y'all should hit "Tom Dowd and the Language of Music". Dowd was a legendary engineer and producer, from old school r&b and jazz on Atlantic (Ray Charles, Thelonius Monk, Charlie Parker, Coltrane) to the Spinners, Bobby Darin, Aretha, Clapton, so many people. He recorded and mixed the Allman Brothers at the Fillmore East. He did the same on "Layla". He was a brilliant guy behind the scenes of a ton of great music. Every bit as good as this or "Muscle Shoals".

@bbox5938 6 ай бұрын

The cool thing about a basement studio is you have solid earth insulation under the floor and behind all 4 walls before you even start to work with acoustics.

@arthurwoodson288 6 ай бұрын

The Vocalist on Heatwave in Part 1 is Joan Osborne (From my hometown Louisville KY) Her rendition of "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted brings the house down. I wish all young people would check out documentaries like this to understand the roots of what they listen to now. Music back then was so special & broke down so many cultural barriers. Peace Gentlemen!

@tedsmith7814 6 ай бұрын

Yes! A Joan Osbirne reaction would be most welcome.

@MarkL1968 6 ай бұрын

A lot of young people worship sports figures growing up. When I was young, I couldn’t care less about sports; my heroes were all musicians. I remember buying tapes in high school (80’s) and reading the liner notes cover to cover and committing to memory producers, engineers and studio musicians. So for me, music documentaries are endlessly fascinating. I could watch those things all day and never get tired of it. Can’t play an instrument to save my life, but I’m definitely a superfan. I love what you guys do and really appreciate it!

@g.e.5723 6 ай бұрын

"he even paid Benny". These stories are Gold.

@johnathanstruble1064 6 ай бұрын

Benny got paid...lol

@cherrypickerguitars 6 ай бұрын

I spent an afternoon with Bob Babbit as we searched for a lighted music stand for him at an Ontario Canada blues festival in the early 2000’s. We had booked The Funk Brothers as a final night closer for the 3 day festival. They were insanely good, and Bob was just fascinating to talk to! It’s a cherished music biz memory for me! Peace

@mikeburr8031 6 ай бұрын

the history of muscle shoals and motown, for folks that grew up with those tunes is so cool and interseting to know

@spruce381 6 ай бұрын

Man, I’ve watched it all tonight, loving the reactions.

@spruce381 6 ай бұрын

You lads should check history of northern soul - every town had a band recording Motown type sounds - most didn’t make it, but djs and kids found the cuts, brought them to England and danced to it from 68 on. They wanted that sound.

@TheDivayenta 6 ай бұрын

They gotta do The Wrecking Crew next!

@pammontano7159 6 ай бұрын

This documentary is phenomenal and eye opening.

@johncampbell756 6 ай бұрын

The garage with the dirt floor was another studio. The band were not producers. The producers wete Smokey Robinson, Hollsnd-Dozier-Holland, Sylvia Moi, Mickey Stevenson, Clarence Paul.

@Uuuuutuuuube 6 ай бұрын

James Jameson was the greatest bass player. The end of his life was too sad. He deserved better

@TheDivayenta 6 ай бұрын

Jamerson was Paul McCartney’s bass IDOL! Melodic, inventive bass lines.

@michaelgray4964 6 ай бұрын

This is such a fine film. Great to see y'all enjoying it. I'm so glad that they got these guy's stories on film while they were still with us. Also glad that they finally got a little recognition. They played on a hundred songs we all lknow by heart.

@jenniferfoster1692 6 ай бұрын

It's all super interesting to go behind the scenes of the great Motown musicians. I love watching when the guys are older and going down memory lane, their stories are hilarious. As someone who has no musical talent (haha), it's so interesting to me how music just comes out of thin air, they're making legendary stuff off the tops of their heads. Also that they came from jazz backgrounds but were part of the iconic R&B of Motown. Exceptional talents!

@324cmac 6 ай бұрын

I think they mean the producers like Smokey Robinson and Norman Whitfield.

@josephtedrick7706 6 ай бұрын

Those JJ antics were for keeping the driver awake. I was a bus driver and I know all about that..

@qwertymanor 6 ай бұрын

Studio B came in a little later when Berry Gordy bought Ric Tic Records. (That was how Edwin Starr came to Motown) It was called Golden World studios.

@kjisnot 6 ай бұрын

The story about getting paid and paying off the tab reminded me of Bob's Country Bunker scene in The Blues Brothers movie.

@michaelhowell7275 6 ай бұрын

Please watch Tom Dowd "The Language of Music. He was a engineer on many of the best song of the era. His life was beyond impressive.

@deanroddey2881 6 ай бұрын

You guys should do "Tom Dowd: The Language of Music". He was the engineer at Atlantic Records, and worked on a ridiculous number of all time classics. It's also a lot of the story of Atlantic Records.

@stevemercer6976 6 ай бұрын

If you're ever in Detroit go to the studio, which is now a museum. I've been twice and it's a fantastic experience.

@airplay_movies 6 ай бұрын

We are definitely trying to make it to Hitsville!!

@ML-un1oi 6 ай бұрын

If and when you come to Detroit. Reach out and and we can possibly get together.

@spruce381 6 ай бұрын

Berry Gordy was an incredible organiser and ideas man, but often not a nice dude / production line needs to keep moving.

@clydro7616 6 ай бұрын

Great movie. I saw them in Ann Arbor, MI several years agp. A show to remember.

@kengregory6026 6 ай бұрын

Nice one as always chaps..Pigs feet, pyjamas and an enormous cigar...I'd love to say that's a normal day for me but sadly no...I dont own any pyjamas

@tynachilds3027 6 ай бұрын

I am so glad you all are review this documentary! I love this one! However, the version you all are watching has edited out the performances which is such a great addition because it proves that ANYONE could sing on those tracks and they would still be hits! But not every musician could play those tracks and they sound like Motown! I hope one day you all could see the entire documentary!

@airplay_movies 6 ай бұрын

We had to edit out the performances so KZbin wouldn’t block us. We are definitely watching them though.

@ML-un1oi 6 ай бұрын

Welcome to Detroit! This was the time that I grew up in. I grew up 4 miles from the recording studio. Thanks for sharing this fellas! Great job 👏 🎉❤😊

@KennyCamaro2364 6 ай бұрын

Barry had three or four daily shifts 24 hours a day when they had it really going!

@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra 6 ай бұрын

[Because you MAY not have caught it, on (under) the LAST video. 🤷🤷-I mean: how could *I* tell??🤷‍♀ :] ..And let's, ALSO, NOT forget: The Andantes! Marlene Barrow, Louvain Demps & Jackie Hicks were the background vocalists on over 95% of Motown's recordings (and ALL of the hit singles), beginning in 1962 and running through 1972 [the cusp of the sell-off to Cali.]. The Andantes sang backgrounds, harmonies and other "extra flavor" vocals on OVER 20,000 MOTOWN songs (and worked for OTHER artists and labels, as WELL!). [And they are NOT considered part of/included in: The Funk Brothers!] --Not to seem to diminish anyone, in ANY way, but: Record labels and other music "houses" were built as factories [🔞😡😡🤬🤬]. Essentially: Prior to: The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, etc. the GREATEST musical "groups" (collectives, really) were all "house bands" for labels: including: those who worked at Chess Records (and whom all of the aforementioned artists, & all of their contemporaries!, IDOLIZED and tried to imitate!), in Chicago; The Wrecking Crew (out in l.a. -starting with phil spectpr and Larry Levine's "Wall Of Sound"); The Funk Brothers; The Mar-Keys [a slightly modified version of whom became Otis Redding's regular and touring outfit! (the majority of whom died in the plane crash with him 😭😭😭😭)]/Booker T. & the M.G.s (at Stax!); The Muscle Shoals "Swampers" [versions 1, 2 AND 3!]; The Hi Rhythm Section [Hi Records/Memphis Soul]; (Later "M.F.S.B." -which became: the SalSoul Orchestra (in N.Y.)- out of Gamble & Huff's Philly stronghold.!) ...Those are the ones *I* can name "off top".... I am certain there are several more! ...but, yes: Really! This was an era of SPECTACULAR musicianship and skill and co-work (and a FABULOUSLY weak and ugly time for: personal acknowledgement and compensation for individuals AND groups of people!, who worked IN these places and created all of this genius! 🤬🤑)! It, STILL, resonates to this day! ❤‍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🤘🤘

@Jules-um4yy 6 ай бұрын

This is great guys and very interesting. Love the stories and old photos, so cool... Also, Happy Father's Day this weekend to both of you!!

@airplay_movies 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@Lakeshore14 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your review of this documentary about the fabulous Funk Brothers. This is history. One of the big thrills of my life was a visit to the Motown Museum. You could feel the music around you without hearing a sound. It was a real experience to stand in Studio A and just think of what was created there. Thank you for this. 👏👏👏🥰

@jlmain5777 6 ай бұрын

“Hitchhike” was covered by The Rolling Stones as one of their early singles.

@davisworth5114 6 ай бұрын

Studio A was in the garage with a dirt floor with a piece of plywood for the piano, dude on left doesn't listen too well.

@dianel222 6 ай бұрын

Clarifications of content are helpful. Snarky comments are not helpful but only serve the ego of the poster. 😂

@ericstaton6896 6 ай бұрын

La & Che! The next music history documentaries that you have to get around to reviewing is "Respect Yourself: The History of Stax Records" from Memphis Tennessee, and "The Wrecking Crew" from Los Angeles California! Great review as usual Brothers! Love, Peace & Blessings!!!

@johnnyd5285 5 ай бұрын

Barry bought the house next door too. Both houses were used for Motown studios and offices.

@tedsmith7814 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 I would love to see an animated short to that James Jamerson story

@Stretchgood366 6 ай бұрын

This is right up your alley! Great documentary. As I sad in muscle shoals I really think you two would greatly appreciate The Language of Music the Tom Dowd Story.

@324cmac 6 ай бұрын

Berry worked at the factory for a little while. He borrowed money from his family who were all very successful entrepreneurs which he, before Motown, was not. It has also been said in some books and interviews that he was 'a pimp on the streets of Detroit.' He was also addicted to gambling.