The Blues Brothers | Aretha Franklin Sings "Think" in 4K HDR

[@StevieB8363]

I love how Blue Lou kept his sax on hand, because you never know when you might have a spontaneous musical event happen in a diner. He was a true professional.

[@fennugreek-gs5zb]

The sax accompaniment really takes this version to another level. If you listen to the original you really miss it.

[@thedorkone1516]

Guy knew he lived in a musical comedy world.

[@scarab944]

Similarly, Matt "Guitar" Murphy somehow had his guitar in its case and ready to go at the end of the counter.

[@mCHRIS76]

I like how he is waiting for her permission at the end!!

[@terryfinley4979]

My sense of humor exactly! What a classic.

[@kikifrye8428]

The sass, the delivery. She was simply born to entertain. Even before she sang the first note, you knew this was her scene. Gone but never forgotten. We love you Aretha!

[@GillianAnnBlower]

Timeless delivery. On it. ❤

[@terryfinley4979]

Amen!

[@gardenvape4021]

👍🏼

[@girlintraining]

Still makes me tear up

[@LookUpfortheAnswer]

❤❤❤

[@leftunsupervised]

The singing is obviously untouchable but can we just appreciate her acting here as well? She's glorious

[@bizzy24100]

yup, she looks so young here in 1980!!!!!! so sad she's gone now but no doubt her spirit will R-E-S-P-E-C-T-I-V-E-L-Y live on forever!!!!!!

[@bizzy24100]

@V P no doubt back before there were smart phones, all these multiple apps, heck back before cell phones existed as well.

[@vivianamuntean146]

:) Yup, a natural born, dyed in the wool performer.

[@sharkkeeper01]

Her acting was excellent here!

[@abmqa]

I was just thinking the same thing. She's a natural actress. So talented!

[@leogeee1]

Aretha Franklin was so real and unpretentious. She made this movie timeless. RIP Miss Franklin.✝️

[@lyndajamrozik4786]

Totally agree

[@MaryBoyle-e4r]

Absolutely ❤❤

[@sexobscura]

2:18

[@brianmccarthy1029]

I love me my Cab Calloway.

[@tontonkaldoche3481]

Full respect for eternity ....

[@FactBuffet]

Dan Aykroyd would later say that his "legs, stomach and solar plexus turned to jelly" when Aretha started to sing during the filming of this scene.

[@somedutchguy7582]

Same thing here, every time!

[@TheJerbol]

Raising his arms above his head a couple times was too much?

[@pattyayers]

It was amazing, but she was lip-syncing, to herself obviously

[@thismanismentallyinsane2982]

​@@TheJerbol I think it's just that Aretha sings so good

[@TheGermanObserver]

Aretha was just from another planet. God, what a voice, what a woman!!! If I'd had the choice, I'd have stayed. ❤️

[@jasonlindsey9946]

Aretha's voice comes along just once in a generation. We were truly blessed to have her's in ours.

[@jayabacromby675]

Aretha learned everything she knew from Amelia Jackson. not to take away from Aretha. She still floors me.

[@steffenb.jrgensen2014]

She's a good actor too

[@rhr3901]

yes indeed

[@paul2602]

Not a bad actress either, as singers go. 👏👏👏

[@comedywriter8408]

I can't think of one singer in the most recent generation of singing stars, who can compare to the voice of Aretha.

[@Sarigar]

The part where Jake and Elwood get up and flawlessly join the choreography kills me every time.

[@wjrasmussen666]

I love that. Enough to jump in myself this one time only.

[@jski7355]

It's truly amazing , the dancers , just look ordinary , the post lady ,with the other girls form a believable routine customer in the diner , then Jake and Elwood join in , Blue Lew ,Matt .. and Aretha select lines ,describing Jake & Elwood ..as ....diamond merchants , two white ... Is so realistic without being derogatory ...makes me chuckle no matter how many times I watch this scene ..The Ray Charles scene might no be understood by younger Audiences that didn't realize Ray was blind .. The church scene , with James Brown and the congregation joining in Wow , terrific

[@tracyleesmith781]

And I did practice that movie! Best as ever!

[@jodyfarina1147]

Even though they’re being dogged by the Great Aretha wife… lol

[@kashiaroundtheworld]

Looked for this comment first. Me too! Gold random moment 🤣🤣🤣

[@ayrahn7893]

Whether she’s singing or simply speaking, Aretha’s voice is beautiful.

[@ChrisCanoeshoe]

I don't believe a musical scene has ever, ever topped this. Perfection. I wouldn't mess with her.

[@NoahSpurrier]

This is possibly my favorite scene.

[@nilesbutler8638]

Ehhhh - theres some doozies out there, quite a few in the same movie.

[@Riverandsun]

Nothing. Nothing is better than everything about this scene.

[@AdamSandaver]

correct, it is the scene...

[@jibbajabba4712]

Maybe you should "Shake A Tail Feather"....

[@brandonallen3808]

I love how Jake and Elwood join the dancers and sit back down as if nothing happened. Aretha had such a great voice. RIP to you Aretha. And Jon Belushi too.

[@Stranglehold185]

Don't forget Matt Murphy. He passed away two months before Aretha.

[@brandonallen3808]

@@Stranglehold185 Oh I didn't know that. That sucks. RIP to Matt Murphy as well.

[@garylake1676]

The deadpan attitude of Jake and Elwood is just brilliant, they only appear to join in the dancing to relieve their boredom whilst Matt makes his mind up. And this performance from the Queen of Soul is mesmerising, attitude personified.

[@paulmilkman8646]

Some forces are just too powerful to sit through. Aretha being one.

[@antonystringfellow5152]

Damn... I forgot they were gone! Those were the days... years before half the World walked around with their heads buried in their phones, walking around like zombies.

[@nuovomostro]

This movie is almost perfect. It's not just a film, it's an experience. It's pure joy.

[@robertbrown3064]

It's a time capsule back to a simpler, happier world.

[@kimberleyphillips6671]

Exactly

[@christophercotton9048]

Regardless of the R rating. Really should have been rated PG instead when it was released in 1980.

[@mikekaatman3194]

@Woody Last Name Yeah ..that was my question too...why almost?

[@MrReggieLew]

You bettah think!!!!!!

[@budsurtees4224]

Aretha, truly the QUEEN of soul. Hasn't been surpassed then or since. Belushi and Akroyd knew they were in the presence of greatness.

[@doublep1980]

I just love the way Aretha says "SHIEEEEEET!" 😆 Obviously, she was an amazing singer but she was pretty good at acting too. RIP Aretha Franklin, Matt "Guitar" Murphy & John Belushi

[@beback_]

She has a subtle smirk throughout the whole scene as if she's laughing at her own bad acting even though it's quite good.

[@parker9977]

And she was also an amazing pianist❤❤❤❤

[@LookUpfortheAnswer]

🤣🤣

[@twibl]

“They still owe you money, foo!”

[@ひ317]

これを乗せた本人ですが、日本人です。しかし、ブルースブラザーズの人生やらなんやらは知りません。しかし、音楽がよく、これが大好きな映画の1本だったりします。そして男性はどこの国でも変わらずこんな感じです。大好きなシーンです

[@VivaToddVegas]

When she opens her throat and lets those high notes rip it gives me chills.

[@laminebadiane2351]

Freedom...Freeeedom...Freeeeeeeedom🖤

[@LookUpfortheAnswer]

❤❤

[@messano7]

*"The Blues Brothers?... SH*T.. They still owe you money fool"* MOVIES..One of the best ever made!

[@billolsen4360]

Everything she said sounds like singing

[@drivinsouth651]

Can you imagine how much it would cost to make this movie today? I heard it couldn`t even be done today.

[@drivinsouth651]

@@billolsen4360 That`s because she was, lol!

[@Richard-lu8ck]

I swear that's the best line in the whole movie. I don't know why, but something about it totally cracks me up lol.

[@Biggsneeky]

I might've been 13, but I was eyeballing ole girl with the striped shirt! Lol! 😜😹😹😹🎶

[@eprince1388]

Her acting was impeccable, we don't even need to mention the vocals.

[@EvboiMC]

Nobody would have faulted her if she wasn't able to act, because she was there for her musical talent. Even in this scene, Matt Murphy is super stiff with his acting, but who cares because he's a kickass blues guitarist. But damn, Franklin KILLS this scene. Every line is delivered perfectly and she follows that up with the best song on the soundtrack. The acting was so believeable, it made me second guess if it was actually Aretha Franklin before she started singing. Absolute Queen.

[@leonardbari3054]

VERY well said!!

[@norcalsportsguy]

Sheeeeeet!

[@sle2470]

The way she sings "FREEDOM" gives me chills! Awesome woman!

[@algordo1997]

And that dance Jake and Elwood do. No reason, no enthusiasm. Nothing. 😆 🤣

[@kristofkubina4105]

The way she sings anything, really😊

[@doryecock3251]

this performance brings tears to my eyes,Aretha ,we still miss you.

[@mozam76]

That bass line. That voice. That key change. Utter joy.

[@BillWeinman]

Donald "Duck" Dunn on bass 👍

[@kco513]

I always feel that Matt has to hold back a smile - how awesome it must have been to have Aretha singing to him!

[@slicerprime]

I'd have said yes to anything that woman told me to do, right?

[@thatvalensteingirl]

I would've been grinning like a fool, even being scolded by her.

[@obiwanpez]

@@slicerprime Except stay, apparently?

[@Anman999]

​@@thatvalensteingirl same😊

[@danitaharris9919]

He truly is holding back his joy, getting scolded by Aretha. I love this video.😊

[@1607rosie]

Aretha was bad ass plain and simple!

[@Orca-b2v]

Like all women... they just need the money...😅😅😅😅😅

[@lorraineburgess4802]

Aretha wasn’t taking no mess in that movie. She tore that “Think” song up. She is sorely missed.

[@kathybouziane5269]

And when I saw Aretha in interviews I got the impression that in real life she didn't suffer fools either.

[@alcd6333]

She was The Queen of Soul and still is! RIP Ms. Franklin.

[@kathybouziane5269]

@@alcd6333 👑👍

[@lorrainedsouza443]

Will someone please tell us the movie title??

[@kathybouziane5269]

@@lorrainedsouza443 The Blues Brothers

[@martinwalton9307]

Funny how Aretha was actually the best actor in the scene even before she even sang, she nailed it.

[@billolsen4360]

Yup, Aretha really makes you believe she owns that little lunch counter cafe and has cooking oil on her dress every day.

[@anthonyshaw2064]

We love you Aretha.

[@williamperrett8179]

Yeah, that is amazing. All the other great musicians playing parts are, unsurprisingly, quite wooden. Aretha is almost as great an actor as she is a singer.

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

She’s the master of EVERYTHING she does. Thanks to Motown talent!🥰

[@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796]

“Don’t you blaspheme!”

[@marchunam]

One of the best musical scenes in Cinema history. Love it al! Aretha as main character, the dancing-choir ladies, the sax guy revealing his talent, and the Blues Brothers joining to the dance…simply perfect and joyful!

[@jamesforsyth4630]

Those are the Rdgeway sisters. Dan Akroyd wrote this part for her.Was multiple paragraphs describing of this an article in the NY Post after she unfortunately passed.you would like it

[@marchunam]

@@jamesforsyth4630 for sure, thanks!

[@jamesforsyth4630]

@@marchunam Thank you. May I ask about how you felt about Gilda Radner?I miss her every day and try to teach my daughter about her as a good role model.

[@jamesforsyth4630]

@@marchunam Thanks for return.Hope all well. I'm one of the people who truly misses Gilda. She lit up a room without a word.

[@jibbajabba4712]

One of the best movies in all time. Every part of it is perfect. John Lee Hooker.. Carrie Fisher.. everything is perfection.

[@htschmerdtz4465]

There will never be another Aretha Franklin.

[@jlappincoxnet]

This is outstanding on so many levels. The singing, the music, the acting, the dancing and the whole package. After 40 years. no equal. All from so SNL comedians and the best soul singer ever.

[@GrantTarredus]

You are so right! This is 100% platinum.

[@julianaaraujo3293]

From SNL??

[@undrsonr5316]

made by John Landis, who also gave us the best michael jackson music video too! :)

[@petec9686]

The amount of musical talent in this movie is just mindblowing.

[@earthknight60]

That was kind of the point of the movie. Belushi and Aykroyd intentionally gathered as many blues and soul legends as they could to make the movie. It's amazing that so many agreed, even for bit parts like John Lee Hooker's brief appearance just before this scene.

[@urosmarjanovic663]

Almost infinite.

[@jibbajabba4712]

@@earthknight60 It was John Landis that wrote and directed the movie.

[@terrymofmich]

Blues Brothers 2000 had a musical too. The movie itself sucked (it was too stupid) but the music made it worth suffering through.

[@killerinstinct2000]

Pure Gold

[@pateris]

Mrs Franklin's escalating the notes brings a shiver down my spine every time… What a powerhouse !

[@dalehoward3704]

Yeah, this was better than the original recording in the 60s!

[@1957rcajr]

Glad I’m not the only one who thinks that this is better than Aretha’s original

[@pateris]

@@dalehoward3704 I must admit I missed this one ! (Shame…)

[@meganconnell6853]

RIP Aretha Franklin (1942-2018).

[@chukachinwuba5248]

And Carl weathers too 1948-2024.

[@nath-wp7xp]

@@chukachinwuba5248um… sure.

[@HonestUAWElectrician]

Same with Matt "Guitar' Murphy. I believe they both passed within months of each other.

[@Svetlana-1708]

Как жаль! Царствия небесного!

[@jascip63]

❤

[@jerrykitich3318]

I love how he's supposed to be putting his foot down, but the musician in him can't help breaking into a wide grin of appreciation when Aretha starts singing.

[@lawrencekokjr.1376]

Murphy was a guitar player. Never even pretended to be an actor. His faux pas is just another endearing feature of this masterpiece. Thx for reminding me of this. I remember noticing it in the theater.

[@darkangel_1978]

My parents got me into this when I was a kid. Forever grateful that they did. They also got me into Animal House, Airplane and so many other great movies. Rest in peace Mom and Dad.

[@ThatRandomFastingGuy]

What beautiful memories to have shared with them.

[@imc1pd]

I grew up in the 80s & my mum worked in a video rental. She would let me watch anything i wanted, i grew up watching horrors & comedies. We watched so many comedies together. Blues brothers was my favourite, best feel good movie ever.

[@darkangel_1978]

@@imc1pd I'm a kid of the 80s myself. My parents were huge SNL fans, so they wanted me to watch this with them. I just need to get my husband to watch it all the way through

[@NoahSpurrier]

You had good parents.

[@darkangel_1978]

@@NoahSpurrier I did. I really did.

[@russthebiker]

How can this not be the best film ever, with Aretha Franklin the voice of an angel , your modern singers just mumble and wheeze, Aretha sings with the passion of life itself

[@jibbajabba4712]

Do not worry, this is the best film ever. Music..Dance..Love.. batshit crazy spurned lover.. mental car chases.. perfectly choreographed dance scenes.. everything. Every absolute thing.

[@galpeleg143]

allow me to answer this: Princess Bride GodFather Godfather 2 Highlander (1 ONLY !!!!! ) the good the bad and the ugly (or as i call it -> the Packo story :) ) empire strike back blazing saddles terminator (i'm of the minority who prefare 1 over 2) and i'm sure many have more movies top add :) probably u to :) Blues Brother is a GREAT MOVIE , a CONTENDER for SURE !!!!, but there is a STRONG competition on best movie ever :)

[@russthebiker]

@@galpeleg143 blazing saddles is great, I just ordered it along with the producers and young Frankenstein, but none of them have the SOUND, in fact we just sat and watched the blues brothers, , it will never age, and Aretha Franklin is the voice that makes the film

[@slicerprime]

@@galpeleg143 All true. But, it's hard not to think otherwise when you've got Aretha Franklin singin' "Think!" in your face...right?

[@galpeleg143]

@@slicerprime as i said Blues Brother IS a contender :) (altough i like Ray song more :) ). but its hard not to think that Blazing saddle is the best when the Sherif hold himself hostage . its hard not to think highlander is the best on EVERY Conry scene :) its hard not to think Princess Bride is the best at the duel scene. should i continue ? :)

[@Nathanm7977]

Nobody can compare to Aretha. this woman broke barriers and gave the world a standard in music that not many have came close to. RIP

[@antd8259]

Never get tired of watching Aretha and this scene. Aretha's career and the careers of a lot of soul singers were on a down swing at the time, due to disco. This movie brought new life to Aretha's career as well as her new recording contract with Arista Records in 1980. The lady in the postal uniform is her cousin and long tme back up singer, Brenda, the middle, smaller lady is her sister Carolyn, and the taller lady in heels is her long time back up singer Margaret Branch. Unfortunately Brenda is the only one still living. May all of them rest in peace.

[@pacluv]

Wow that was a nice bit of information that I didn’t know. I just recently saw the movie of her life on the National Geographic channel, and made me realize what a great and phenomenal talent she was. I was to young to understand what a great voice that she had. But I remembered her song Respect and how I loved that song ( I believe that I was 5-6 years old at the time). RIP Ms Aretha Franklin. 💐

[@Frunoo]

WOW did not know this. Thanks for sharing.

[@kathybouziane5269]

Did not know that. I thought I saw the backup singers before. Thanks!

[@teedee5978]

Brown Sugar! How come you dance so good?

[@camillecruxinger9368]

Ah thank you for sharing that! I had no idea! Amazing talents!

[@SubLuna]

This performance is one of the best I've ever seen. Aretha and the ensemble just kicks ass! The sass, the delivery, the perfect saxophone. Bless the Blues Brothers.

[@kennethfharkin]

The musical talent in this film never ceases to amaze me. NOBODY phoned it in and they all knocked it out of the park.

[@mikekaatman3194]

The performances in the sequel are not too shabby either..

[@kennethfharkin]

@@mikekaatman3194 Sorry, great performances aside that movie NEVER HAPPENED.

[@jski7355]

This movie really showcases the many talents that somewhat obscure black singers were overlooked . The Motown sound and dancing was so very terrific . I know this is a bit later than the Temptations , 4 tops , Supremes , days at Motown . Don't ever think that Lady Souls voice can ever be duplicated . This film has been so over looked ,granted later generations would not appreciate really ,the amazing talent , voices this movie showcases . Or the way it spoofs on the " trendy " cowboy music at the time , when it was rivaling the disco scene .The movie has historical lessons concerning trendy musical themes . One thing for certain , Aretha's voice is just the best of all time , as every nowadays , will refer to it as the GOAT .Thanks for all the unbelievable vocals . THIS SCENE IS HISTORIC

[@stephenolan5539]

Look up the Cab Calloway "oh you wanted great? Why didn't you say so" story.

[@BCSExpress1]

"The Blues Brothers? Shhhiittt, they still owe you money fool."

[@edyak6280]

“Let’s boogie”... sublime. Ms. Franklin gave so much joy to the world. She’ll never be forgotten.

[@kevinmorgan2968]

Not a lot of people accusing Jake or Elwood of being woke. Turns out respect is timeless.

[@sgtrosie7859]

Respect and woke are two different things. Aretha earned that with soul and talent. Can't hear her without smiling - watch Akroyd's expression during the scene and he can barely help himself.

[@sapphyrus]

Blues Brothers is still the best musical ever in my opinion and this one is quite probably the best of the movie!

[@genyama714]

#mee too

[@ianbutler9488]

Ray Charles was good too now lol

[@florenna]

Yeah, sure as hell this is (by far) the best song in the movie! :) (Well yeah, Ray Charles was good too, but no competition to this!)

[@vincentconti-jb3hd]

Ditto on that ..one of the greatest cinematic musicals ever!!! And we can see it whenever!!!!!!!

[@vincentconti-jb3hd]

​@@florenna florenna...I would argue with that....but ...but

[@EbonAvatar]

I love that even though Aretha is trying to convince her husband NOT to rejoin the band, the Blues Brothers can't help themselves and get up and start dancing

[@AXEWAVE_]

If you’re in the presence of Aretha Franklin singing, you better be dancing too!

[@markcraven8386]

And don't underestimate the convenience of having her "backup" girls on hand in the diner at that same moment.

[@cbroz7492]

..Blue Lou was the gold painted sax player in King Tut..

[@bellamaz1972]

I’ve always loved how Jake and Elwood just naturally join in dancing, like hell this is sick music of course we have to move. And the other cook just whipping out his sax, like he always carries it with him 😂 And the instantly-there perfect back up singers. I love this film. PS: to the customers in the restaurant how can you ignore a legend singing in your presence!

[@Pashasmom1]

Sick music?

[@helendavies5252]

One of the backup girls is Aretha's sister (the one with the stripey top).

[@jlsimpson5527]

You Do know who the sax player is?

[@shodanki3736]

@@jlsimpson5527 most likley he does not know Lou

[@TimeTheory2099]

@ Bella Maz... The term 'sick' died out fifteen years ago. The only people who use it are middle aged 90's X-gens. Sick with covid.

[@CBeard849]

Before she sings her first note in this....Aretha establishes herself as THE one to watch out for. Her dialogue is delivered perfect.....followed by the singing. Can't get enough of just about everything in this movie.

[@melissagueydan3191]

She obviously put her all into this performance Acting and Singing all on point A small role but she made it count unforgettable

[@paulinwoburn9680]

How great was Aretha. She was the greatest.

[@FiveSigma72]

I can't believe how natural she was as an actress too. Such talent.

[@Randy-ry9ss]

RIP The Queen of Soul!

[@U2QuoZepplin]

Still is the greatest ! Still is the reigning Queen of soul! May she reign for ever and ever and ever! ✊🙏🙏🙏 ♾♾♾

[@disasterpi3ce847]

She still is.

[@azimuth361]

I was talking to my kids and nieces and nephews about the greatest female singer of all time. They threw names around like Ariana and Christina and even Mariah. Then, I played them a string of videos by Aretha. We all agreed. Aretha's the G.O.A.T..

[@FathomlessDepths76]

This is my favorite version of this song. Bass line is absolutely thumpin.

[@wallyb55232]

Bass line driving hard👍

[@gareththompson5653]

Can't watch this without a tear in my eyes. Never ever will there be a voice and presence like Aretha simply stunningly beautiful.

[@susankuhn9426]

She is the same person whether she is wearing pink slippers and an apron or fur and diamonds. There is a message there too.

[@bobbillings]

For those of us who grew up in this time and lived in the region in 1979-80 when they were filming this, I love how they captured the look and feel of Chicago from this time, the cars, the fashion/clothes, hairstyles, etc, and the outlying city. Watching this in blu-ray high-def is like a time machine. Fantastic memories

[@susankuhn9426]

The car crash scene is unreal -- what, a 40-car pile-up?? Chicago drivers!

[@jimmyboy7817]

I think Ferris Bueller's Day Off is the closest a movie has come to celebrating Chicago the way it is celebrated in The Blues Brothers.

[@crazycobramantim]

Don't forget 16 Candles out in the suburbs. So many great movies from there in that time. Oh....and shout out to "Briefcase Full of Blues" album by the Blues Brothers - opening act at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. Didn't take me too long to figure out why there were soo many Togos and Blue Brothers sideburns at the keggers in the frat houses nearby back then. Sweet memories - don't think another musical will top this one EVER....

[@sl5494]

Just remembering when Hollywood could make a movie worth watching a hundred times and enjoy the ride.

[@CouncilEstateRach]

Yep...im off to watch the 1st terminator in the cinema tomorrow night...only time I go is to watch old movies... nowadays the people who get their movies made are so woke and so different from the general public they don't get it why no one wants to watch them.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

They don’t want to pay for the talent that created those great movies. Big name stars hardly guarantee a great movie

[@ericbaum228]

Aretha was an American treasure

[@chrisramirez990]

Is a American Treasure!

[@Rick_King]

@@chrisramirez990 No, she passed six years ago. But she certainly *was* an American treasure!

[@АняХолкина-и9с]

Я балдею от нее❤❤❤ Час ночи в 6 вставать на работу Телефон почти разряжен - а я не могу оторваться от просмотра

[@austenrobinson2747]

Had a hell of a voice. Black church voice where she honed her craft

[@Book7BrokeMyBrain]

I love that Jake and Elwood HAD to get in the backup line and dance, too. Even though it was against their mission - a singer needs backup. Love Aretha in her pink scuffs.

[@dackerson5]

Aretha's voice is just amazing. I keep coming back to this scene. Its awesome! May she rest in peace!

[@mekrabj2901]

Not too many think of this movie as a musical, but it's filled with great songs sung by fantastic legends. I love this musical.

[@EYEONIZM]

it is a musical ... the greatest musical of all time

[@triggerwarningiidentifyasc725]

When you watch a musical and forgot you watch a musical ...

[@robertballasty395]

Possibly the last great movie musical. Especially if you consider live-action, original story (as opposed to animated movies or movie versions of stage musicals)

[@DesignRhythm]

Yes, they made it as a tribute to all the great blues / R&B artists that people were forgetting about at the time. Literally resurrected several careers.

[@meckel1271]

@@DesignRhythm it's really a homage by a bunch of white people to Black music from the 1970s,

[@dbldventura]

The musical talent in this movie is beyond...

[@realJimMarshall]

I highly doubt it will EVER topped.

[@urosmarjanovic663]

@@realJimMarshall Never. They tried it in Blues Brothers 2000, but no.

[@billd7197]

Don’t you blaspheme in here. Don’t you blaspheme in here! Love it

[@LookUpfortheAnswer]

❤😂😂

[@johnmcsmith541]

Her voice was one of kind and she will be missed, RIP Queen Aretha. I think I can speak with confidence for my whole country when I say lots of love from the UK.

[@johnkeith8072]

Aretha Franklin's movie debut. She nailed it...

[@MarySmith-lv3mo]

Wait a minute! That's ACTUALLY The REAL Aretha Franklin? O.O. I thought it was an Actress portraying Aretha. I was thinking ,"Damn, this Actress nailed Aretha's looks, her singing voice, and her personality to a Tee! This Actress nailed Aretha perfectly! "

[@stephenolan5539]

She was only ever in one other movie...

[@Bertram-vk2gt]

Anyone who can do a dance scene wearing pink mules will always be a legend.

[@Garion1227]

Decades later and I am still incredibly jealous of everyone in the room during that glorious performance!

[@SpencerAGuitar]

...you do realize it's an overdub right? the recording is great but it's not performed live lol

[@Garion1227]

@@SpencerAGuitar I really don’t care. I enjoy what I am seeing and I am getting to see a legend perform. That’s all that matters to me.

[@kellyhoward6941]

@@SpencerAGuitar But you'd still have been *in the room during that performance!!*

[@KitagumaIgen]

@@SpencerAGuitar So you think they were just miming during the shoot?

[@lidanol]

I didn't recognize Aretha until she started to sing. Her voice is incredible, the queen of soul!

[@sethtenrec]

Same, first time I saw it. Blew me away.

[@thra5herxb12s]

Aretha was and still is one of the worlds greatest musicians. Presidents wept at her funeral.

[@KittenRaptor]

One of the greatest cameos in the history of cinema. The crazy thing is this is actually what the 70s were like, people would just burst into soul music at the drop of a hat. It was EXHAUSTING.

[@johnlocascio6919]

Aretha, Matt Guitar Murphy, Jake and Elwood. How could it not be great?

[@adeptusmechanicus7572]

Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Gospel.

[@loganjohnson3589]

As many have said AAA MEN

[@karenmitchell401]

Yrs she is. Her voice is legendary.

[@drivs5642]

Yeah from Darryl Drivs of Moorestown resident brings fresh beats to Eagles songs concerning what we Eagles fans and folks must do again, yeah again cause our P.E.C.E Philadelphia East Coast EAGLES gave us our Super Bowl victory and winning highs along the way. Yeah and we P.E.C.E Philadelphia East Coast EAGLES fans and folks are so thankful for such a PECE team of P.E.C.E, 2017 and 2018. So so Thankful. Yeah let's Swoop down and Scrap and attack and do it again. Moorestown NJ resident brings fresh beats to Eagles songs. Yeah I am raised in Camden NJ and work for Eagles fans and folks of P.E.C.E. Philadelphia East Coast EAGLES.

[@drivs5642]

Yeah the gospel of next is P.E.C.E. PHILADELPHIA EAST COAST EAGLES. YEAH SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS AGAIN #2 FOR OUR 2ND TIME. YEAH FROM DARRYL DRIVS OF MOORESTOWN RESIDENT BRINGS FRESH BEATS TO EAGLES SONGS. YEAH WE THANKFUL EAGLES FANS AND FOLKS NEED TO STAY IN OUR PLACE OF INSPIRATION, EDIFICATION AND MOTIVATION FOR OUR P.E.C.E. PHILADELPHIA EAST COAST EAGLES.

[@drivs5642]

From Darryl(drvs)Rivers of Morristown resident beings fresh beats to Eagles Songs. My ??? Is why did #2 of P.E.C.E =PHILADELPHIA East Coast Eagles and all us P.E.C.E Eagles fans and FOLKS had to suffer through this unnecessary loss. And what lesson is Hurts #2 of P.E.C.E is being taught. From P.E.C.E fans and FOLKS. Yeah this game was twisted. Yeah and #11 and #2 sat side by side.

[@schton]

“Don’t you blaspheme in here!” Yassssssssss, Queen Aretha! 🙌🏿

[@Meninx87]

This movie is just beyond legendary.

[@adammarkowitz7944]

She is one of the great vocalists of all time and her music will outlive all of us. Such a rare, special, talent.

[@jasoncanadian]

No matter how many times I watch this ... I am still amazed with how powerful Aretha's voice was! And a great all around song! I just love musicals too!!

[@christopherbacon1077]

There was only one Aretha. There will never be another.

[@Juliaflo]

You said it so sweetly. Stay safe, and may God go with you.

[@lloydkline1518]

She was a music hit song machine 1960s/1970s

[@caronstout354]

The only woman who could outsing Pavarotti.

[@AlexZ-lc6nl]

I cried when I heard her sing “natural woman” at the Kennedy center. She rocked the house.

[@NateTheGr8ness]

"Don't you blaspheme in here! Don't you blaspheme in here!" Aretha Franklin is really missed.

[@mt3311]

"they still owe you money fool., " "they look like Hasidic diamond merchants." " they look liket they are from the CIA or sumptin." Funny lines, and exceptional singing.

[@robertofrivera5409]

@@mt3311 MOTOWN LEGEND . WENT TO HER FUNERAL BACK IN DETROIT WHEN IT WAS MY HOME , NOW HERE I,AM IN K.Y

[@larsgutsein3910]

Or, as the subtitles put it: don't you black seem in here don't you blast him in here

[@elliotbishop231]

Music number: *happens* Jake and Elwood: guess we’re backup dancers now.

[@79bonscott]

😂😂 never even thought of that!

[@blankadams3120]

Well, they know what a performance is meant to be, and maybe if they dance for her she'll change her mind?

[@tjejojyj]

I wonder who suggested that they dance? It just adds to the surreal nature of it. Aretha should have acted in more things, but she would have blown everyone else off the screen.

[@Healingpro90]

The blues brothers r amazing but there was no way they were even going to try to sing WITH the legend herself. I bet they decided to just backup dance and let the queen go to work

[@alanwright2842]

@@tjejojyj was only in 2 movies, both Blues Brothers movoe

[@AC-kl8gi]

I have adored Aretha Franklin's voice since 1968. I was 11 when I first heard her on the radio. Since then I have had a life long love of her. Her soulful delivery of song has been unmatched in the genre of R and B. I attended a concert that she held in the 2000's. It was a dream come true. Needless to say the news of her demise was heartbreaking. This clip brings so much joy to me. I simply adored her like so many others.

[@stacynels4]

Her "demise" makes connotation she was killed..... Just say how you felt lovingly respectfully that you openly felt sad hearing the news of her death..

[@BishopAdamair]

I was kid when I watched this movie and didn't know much about Aretha Franklin and was simply blown away at this performance. Still blows me away to this day.

[@KM00Youtube]

Matt "Guitar" Murphy! What a nice man he was, great musician! (RIP Matt)...great video! :)

[@mikekaatman3194]

He was a great and played with a lot of other legends in his lifetime.

[@rowanquinnstar9361]

Matt Guitar Murphy pass to Oh man the blues losing great ones

[@fourthgirl]

This is the greatest homage to American musical talent. I am so glad this was made and would love to see it released back to the theaters. Fun fact, the postal worker and customer in the shorts providing back up vocals are Ms. Franklin's real-life sisters.

[@timothywilliams2396]

Just one sister Carolyn the one in the middle

[@michaelclark9762]

One was a sister, one was a cousin, the other was an unrelated long-time backup singer. All three had been backup singers for Aretha.

[@scallaghan2118]

I LOVE that "They still owe you money, fool!" Aretha blew this scene away!

[@BoarhideGaming]

What a voice. Aretha actually out-screamed Lou's sax. Who knows if we'll ever hear a voice like her's again.

[@judithrichards6085]

My ABSOLUTE favourite film. I could watch it 1,000 times! ❤ 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@123videos456]

We really are lucky to live in a period of history where the great voices like Aretha Franklin will live on forever

[@ethancoffey3491]

The fact that after all that he still gets up and leaves creases me to the moon and back

[@JoanElizabethDerrig-qt8kg]

What queen of soul. With a tremendous sense of humor. Chicago so proud of her gracing Chicago. An honor

[@kens8868]

Have literally seen this movie over 30 times. It NEVER gets old. Great cast, great plot, GREAT music.

[@garybeauchamp3623]

And funny as hell.

[@mrwilson7617]

Only 30 times? 😅

[@arnoldfernbladst3875]

Yeah but the acting was...well... sub par would be nice. The music more than made up for it

[@mrwilson7617]

I have Jake and Elwood life size figures. They need restoring. Elwood is missing two fingers and both need repainting. I'm on a mission from God.

[@CMario73]

Not only an outstanding singer, she does also a perfect acting.

[@rickicoughlan8299]

One of the most amazing parts of this movie is that Jake and Elwood are sitting there pan-faced whilst Aretha Franklin sings up an utter storm!

[@hollinorton6890]

I spoke to Ms. Franklin on the phone in '89. I knew her son Clarence. There was NO mistaking that voice. *smiles*

[@evanjones7314]

Talk about nailing a scene!!!! Everything is perfect about it especially Aretha. What talent!!!!!

[@halftime_band]

I´ll never get tired of watching this masterpiece!

[@samanthaspence3955]

Same here

[@edilsonmartins6653]

Uma obra prima mesmo! Do caralho!

[@RobertJones-ux6nc]

RIP Aretha you and your great voice will truly be missed. Nobody sings like she did.

[@dianaspears571]

"Let's book it", I haven't heard that expression in years 😂 Aretha nailed this scene! ❤

[@barefootcontessa3112]

Every time something from these times comes up I feel privileged to have been part of the generation that got to hear and appreciate this music .

[@anderander5662]

Exactamundo

[@wmnoe]

AMEN - I love that I am old enough to remember the BB on SNL - hearing Soul Man for the first time was a transcendental experience for this grade school kid.

[@ScottDLR]

Her normal speaking voice comes across like music. Pure magic!

[@danik9085]

Saw this when I was a little kid and it's still one of the best movies of all time. All the greats were in Blues Brothers.

[@EducatedSkeptic]

If you saw it when you were a kid, I'm probably old enough to be your grandfather. BUT, I agree with you 100%!!!! One of the best movies of all-time.

[@amethyst413]

I saw this too when I was little and I loved it! This was actually my introduction to Aretha💗

[@jaredklements729]

@02:00 "The Blues Brothers? Shiiiiit. They still owe you money fool". That always gets me.

[@ericnozay]

Even if i felt deeply sad today, watching this again was pure moment of joy and happiness. Kenavo and friendship from Brittany, France

[@jessetorres8738]

So many greats from this film sadly gone from this world.

[@seanlaing1622]

dan is still alive i think

[@paulinwoburn9680]

Yes he is.

[@drivs5642]

Yeah from Darryl Drivs of Moorestown resident brings fresh beats to Eagles songs, how about bringing back the soup of Eagles Super Bowl Champions again. Yeah our Philadelphia Eagles team did it well. Yeah, they made us taste the soup of VICTORY. EMMM. VICTORY TASTE BETTER THAN THE SOUP OF LOO-ZEN. YEAH FROM DARRYL DRIVS OF MOORESTOWN RESIDENT BRINGS FRESH BEATS TO EAGLES SONGS. SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Eagles taste so nice and right and.

[@drivs5642]

Yeah from Darryl Drivs of Moorestown resident brings fresh beats to Eagles songs. Yeah suppose if and suppose in a low key and voice I mean in a low and not loud voice, yo North Dakota CW #11. Let's do this super bowl Champions again which excludes you and everyone that brought and truly helped us Eagles folks and fans get this far.

[@drivs5642]

Yeah from Darryl Drivs of Moorestown. I really think we Eagles fans and folks need each other. Yo north Dakota CW #11 CW. DUST OFF THEM OLD CLEETS AND put on the new ones. Yeah and just get the gridiron pig skin out of your hands as fast and quick as possible. Yeah and re.

[@sandybear61]

I love when the Brothers join in the dance, and then they add a third verse when you thought it was gonna be over...keep it going! Favorite musical movie clip of all time!

[@RonaldSpring-bm6ct]

One of the most memorable, enjoyable, and freakin' awesome musical numbers ever done!

[@michelleirvin5420]

Did anyone catch Aretha's facial change when Jake said: What we're asking Matt to do is a holy thing? Whooooo, wouldn't want to mess with that look...

[@andrewbesso4257]

Damn straight! Aretha says, "Jum;p!", you ask how high when you're on the way up!

[@christopherbacon1077]

Thing is though, they're not blaspheming, they really think they are on a mission from God

[@bonniebickett4520]

Them two white guys out there! Never allowed these days.

[@feanor11508]

Don't you blaspheme in here!

[@christopherbacon1077]

@Lem Lovel Which is the kind of thinking that leads to people being tied to stakes and set on fire

[@jayceew.rabbit9358]

No one can take this queen of soul's crown!!! Love and peace in paradise Aretha Franklin! Forever loved and always remembered.

[@kristinacap9248]

This is incredible. I'm 31 now and I enjoy it just as much as I did at 5 years old. Rest Easy Queen.

[@Ireland831]

Perfect scene...I love it more now than ever. Saw this in the theater and still one of my favorite movies. Aretha is unreal in this scene.