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Blues Brothers - 25th Year Anniversary

By Reverend Keith A. Gordon, About.com

Question: Blues Brothers - 25th Year Anniversary

Jake and Elwood Blues were on a "mission from God". It turns out the real mission was to introduce the Blues to millions of new fans. This classic was the first time many people heard the names Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, and Howlin' Wolf. The soundtrack is also a classic with an all-star lineup of musicians. The cast included music legends Ray Charles, Cab Calloway and Aretha Franklin.

Here are some resources for the original 1980 release, The Blues Brothers, and the 25th anniversary DVD release.

Answer: DVD Releases:

CD Releases

Cast
  • John Belushi
    'Joliet' Jake Blues
  • Dan Aykroyd
    Elwood Blues
  • James Brown
    Reverend Cleophus James
  • Cab Calloway
    Curtis
  • Ray Charles
    Ray
  • Aretha Franklin
    Mrs. Murphy
  • Steve Cropper
    Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper
  • Donald Dunn
    Donald 'Duck' Dunn
  • Murphy Dunne
    Murph
  • Willie Hall
    Willie 'Too Big' Hall
  • Tom Malone
    Tom 'Bones' Malone
  • Lou Marini
    'Blue Lou' Marini
  • Matt Murphy
    Matt 'Guitar' Murphy
  • Alan Rubin
    Mr. Fabulous
  • Carrie Fisher
    Mystery Woman

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