In 1993, I was in Chicago on holiday from the UK. I wandered all around the city centre until found the location where the Bluesmobile finally disintegrates. That moment alone was worth the long flight!
Awesome work my friend. I grew up on the Southeast Side of Chicago when they were filming The Blues Brothers. Me and my friends snuck on the set when they were filming jumping the bridge on 95th street. We lived right around the corner. Also got to meet them. Very memorable time of my life. Very very very good work.
EVERY PERSON in the world over 10 years of age has seen this movie....and I STILL LOVE IT SO! Seriously, you can walk into a room of strangers and say "It's 106 miles to Chicago..." and the room would finish that riff!
@kingbee. I have something to admit to you which I never mentioned to even my good friends, I watched this movie at the theater back in 1980 about 5 to 10 times.
Watched every freakin' second and thought it was the most wonderful thing I've seen in a long long time. Wonderful concept, flawless execution. WELL DONE!
I cannot see how anyone who watched the original could 'thumbs down" this great work of art, fun, history & comedy. Thank you Herve Attia.! Great Work & new subscriber also.
I was once in chicago . I travelled to that city specially to feel myself in the Blues Brothers world. I've been in Richard Daley center, also in the same streets (where all the police cars crash) and finally I went to the house of Blues (see BB 2000). It's too much for someone from Uruguay, South America.
I too grew up in southeast Chicago when they were filming this movie. As a matter of fact the Blues Mobile was on display at the theater (River Oaks) where I saw the movie on opening night. My friends and I saw them filming at the bridge, the church and the hair salon, this brings back so many memories!
You are so Brilliant, Thank you so much for this. You did such an Awesome Job capturing all the scenes from then to now. I am beyond impressed. God Bless you 100 fold and many more!!! You forgot Bob's Country Bunker but that's okay.
I do love these things you do. Side note. I was a crowd extra in this. I made a whopping $49.00 and got a disgusting box lunch. But it was fun. I got to meet John Candy at the Hollywood Palladium. Good memories.
Great Job My BROTHER!!.. Jst watched this with my 11 yr old daughter and I explained to her how important it is to memorize every line in this legendary movie and I Its more important then any class or assignment she has at school!! LoL!!
The drove on the sand at Jack's beach with that megaphone on the roof, bit northwest of Chicago, I was only 8 when we saw them doing the daley plaza scenes while on a downtown school field trip, Teacher actually stopped the bus and we all got off to watch it.
Really cool seeing all the filming locations! Funny side note on how they were able to practically destroy Daley plaza - Mayor Daley for years had never allowed filming in Chicago, but when mayor Jane Byrne stepped in she created an office to oversee and allow filming. This was the first movie that they approved and in order to send the message to Hollywood that Chicago was open to the filming business she instructed that office to allow whatever they wanted - police, national guard, whatever. John Landis took advantage of that and asked for things he knew they would never approve (like driving through the windows of the Daley building or the 100 mph chase on Lower Wacker Blvd), only to be surprised when they approved everything.
Ive watched this film 1386 times, i think ill watch it again tomorrow! "Its 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes its dark and we're wearing sunglasses.....HIT IT!!!
This video is amazing and I can’t believe I have only just seen it! What a fantastic blend of movie footage and modern day scenes. Thank you so much for this lovely homage to my favourite movie.
This is just too funny because after 40 years ago it's still one of the best movies I've ever seen and can watch it over and over. The scene when they blow through the light that was in Park Ridge Illinois because my sister & I drove through the same intersection & I pointed it out to her and she thought it was pretty interesting and I said that it's from watching the movie and recognizing stuff you wouldn't normally pay attention to
great job ... one times in my life I hope i 'll be able to go there ..... my sweet home Chicago as musically like the name of my real home ... Corato (Italy) ... ... with my friends I wacht this movie one time at year ... from 1980 ......
Fantastic job, really enjoyed it. Must have taken forever. Totally one of those projects somebody could have started and never finished 100 times over. It's kind of depressing however, seeing as how I don't think of myself as being all that old, but I remember the movie coming out, and in hardly one scene is anything close to the same. Time flies, that is absolutely for sure.
You just can't imagine how influential this movie was in my hometown Belgrade, former Yugoslavia at that time. I'm not talking about jokes, as funny as they are. This movie defined me and my generations taste in music, period. The video you made is like a pilgrimage to me. I sure wish I will stroll down those locations one day. I'm amazed how most of those places look the same after all those years. Thank you!
OMG thank you for doing this. I was traveling this week on my way to Midway Airport. I did selfies at The 95th Street Bridge, the Triple Rock and Shelly's Jewelry and Loan. What fun. Love the South Side of Chicago. I'm coming back to see Palace Hotel and Curl up and Dye.
OMG... Not only was it well done - the parts with you integrated into the scenes made it all the better. So hilarious!! I laughed harder than Ive laughedin a while! Thank You, I enjoyed the time spent watching this!!
SO DO I! LOW ENDS, SOUTH SIDE (51st) literally down the street from where they filmed the Ray Charles dance number on 47th street! Oh the memories! LOL 😃
Amazing job!!! This made me So nostalgic for the Chicago that I grew up in! I really loved that movie! One of my favorite scenes is near the end of the movie when their actually Flying down Lake st. at 120 MPH!!! Just Awesome!!
In 1993, I was in Chicago on holiday from the UK. I wandered all around the city centre until found the location where the Bluesmobile finally disintegrates. That moment alone was worth the long flight!
Awesome work my friend. I grew up on the Southeast Side of Chicago when they were filming The Blues Brothers. Me and my friends snuck on the set when they were filming jumping the bridge on 95th street. We lived right around the corner. Also got to meet them. Very memorable time of my life. Very very very good work.
Very cool !!
EVERY PERSON in the world over 10 years of age has seen this movie....and I STILL LOVE IT SO! Seriously, you can walk into a room of strangers and say "It's 106 miles to Chicago..." and the room would finish that riff!
..........." Hit It "..........
Fucking Fantastic. Shame he didn't find Bob's Country Bunker!
i grew up with this movie, (im 24 years old now) still my favourite, nothing will ever beat it!
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@kingbee. I have something to admit to you which I never mentioned to even my good friends, I watched this movie at the theater back in 1980 about 5 to 10 times.
Good to know there are others out there who are even bigger Blues Brothers nerds than me. My favorite movie of all time. Thanks for sharing.
This is one of the most awesome things I've ever seen on TH-cam!
You and me both, brother! That was first-class!
you sir are my hero
Watched every freakin' second and thought it was the most wonderful thing I've seen in a long long time. Wonderful concept, flawless execution. WELL DONE!
I cannot see how anyone who watched the original could 'thumbs down" this great work of art, fun, history & comedy. Thank you Herve Attia.! Great Work & new subscriber also.
No bridge jump, that's why
I was once in chicago . I travelled to that city specially to feel myself in the Blues Brothers world. I've been in Richard Daley center, also in the same streets (where all the police cars crash) and finally I went to the house of Blues (see BB 2000). It's too much for someone from Uruguay, South America.
Super awesome!. Best 15 mins spent on youtube in a while :).
I too grew up in southeast Chicago when they were filming this movie. As a matter of fact the Blues Mobile was on display at the theater (River Oaks) where I saw the movie on opening night. My friends and I saw them filming at the bridge, the church and the hair salon, this brings back so many memories!
This video deserves an Oscar!!!
Being born and raised in the South Side of Chicago, I am so happy that so many scenes were filmed there.
You are so Brilliant, Thank you so much for this. You did such an Awesome Job capturing all the scenes from then to now. I am beyond impressed. God Bless you 100 fold and many more!!! You forgot Bob's Country Bunker but that's okay.
great job its nice to compare when you put the old with the new thanks lots of fun
I do love these things you do. Side note. I was a crowd extra in this. I made a whopping $49.00 and got a disgusting box lunch. But it was fun. I got to meet John Candy at the Hollywood Palladium. Good memories.
*****
Me and my brother was there just be for they started filming that part and I have pictures.
*****
Funny you say that; I used to live 5 minutes away from there.
To the people who made this um ... documentary on memory lane so to speak. You done good! Be proud of the work you'll have done here. Bravo.
Great Job My BROTHER!!.. Jst watched this with my 11 yr old daughter and I explained to her how important it is to memorize every line in this legendary movie and I Its more important then any class or assignment she has at school!! LoL!!
This is absolutely amazing! Excellent job!
best film ever!!!!!
I agree. And its the only musical I like.
The drove on the sand at Jack's beach with that megaphone on the roof, bit northwest of Chicago, I was only 8 when we saw them doing the daley plaza scenes while on a downtown school field trip, Teacher actually stopped the bus and we all got off to watch it.
That would have been fantastic to see.
The beach was Phil's beach, also called Sunny Hill beach, in Wauconda Illinois.
Really cool seeing all the filming locations! Funny side note on how they were able to practically destroy Daley plaza - Mayor Daley for years had never allowed filming in Chicago, but when mayor Jane Byrne stepped in she created an office to oversee and allow filming. This was the first movie that they approved and in order to send the message to Hollywood that Chicago was open to the filming business she instructed that office to allow whatever they wanted - police, national guard, whatever. John Landis took advantage of that and asked for things he knew they would never approve (like driving through the windows of the Daley building or the 100 mph chase on Lower Wacker Blvd), only to be surprised when they approved everything.
another great video. I grew up blocks away from the 95th st bridge,.. and the church. Brings back memories burned deep in my soul. AWESOME.....!!!
Excellent and one of the best TH-cam videos I have ever watched . Love it as much as the movie ❤️👍🙏 Thanks man 👌
Found this surprisingly moving. Especially around the 7.45 mark. That the mural was still there.
...and how on earth did you find all those locations? Oustanding effort!
That was one of the best integrations of original locations vs current locations I've ever seen. Brilliant (and amusing).
an absolutely wonderful job on this. Thank you very much!
Blues Brothers and Blues Sisters greetings from Poland !
Ive watched this film 1386 times, i think ill watch it again tomorrow!
"Its 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes its dark and we're wearing sunglasses.....HIT IT!!!
This video is amazing and I can’t believe I have only just seen it! What a fantastic blend of movie footage and modern day scenes. Thank you so much for this lovely homage to my favourite movie.
This is just too funny because after 40 years ago it's still one of the best movies I've ever seen and can watch it over and over. The scene when they blow through the light that was in Park Ridge Illinois because my sister & I drove through the same intersection & I pointed it out to her and she thought it was pretty interesting and I said that it's from watching the movie and recognizing stuff you wouldn't normally pay attention to
The split screens between now and then were done amazing!
the next best thing to time travel. very, very cool
The. Best. Darn. Movie. Ever. .made. 😂😂😂😂😂. Need. More. Like. This
I'm ten years too late, but this Sir, is magnificent :-)
great job ... one times in my life I hope i 'll be able to go there ..... my sweet home Chicago as musically like the name of my real home ... Corato (Italy) ... ... with my friends I wacht this movie one time at year ... from 1980 ......
Gloryoski!...Awesome Video!
Jake & Elwood sing your praises!
The best filming location vid in the history of the world.
unbelievable job!!! thanks for the trip through time.
WOW very well done, love the movie. Native Chicagoin. 49th loomis
Totally Awsome Tribute to the Best Classic Movie ever made.
Real cool. Thanks for putting this video together. Amazing how many more buildings have been built. Cool then and now shots.
Sheer excellence, thank you.
Great, amazing work man :) My best 15 mins ever on YT :)
love the blues brothers- thank you for a great movie
Thank you so much for this! Greetings from (soon) 31 year old norwegian, blues brothers loving man!:)
Brilliant absolutely brilliant! Great to see the locations are still there
wow one of my favourite movies of all time!!
Loved how you were casually sitting in the back of the Blues mobile with a smirk on your face. Couldn't stop laughing!
C'est magique ton truc, quel bon moment. MERCIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
I been looking for those locations for 10 years and I found many of them. Im a fan for almost 40 years. Thanks.
Being from the South Suburbs of Chicago and a huge fan of this movie, thank you for your work!! This rocked!!
Unbelievable! The time and effort put into this was well worth it! Fantastic!!
That was awesome. Thank you, I loved very minute of it!
Fantastic job, really enjoyed it. Must have taken forever. Totally one of those projects somebody could have started and never finished 100 times over. It's kind of depressing however, seeing as how I don't think of myself as being all that old, but I remember the movie coming out, and in hardly one scene is anything close to the same. Time flies, that is absolutely for sure.
Blues Brothers Forever ! Great Video !!!!
That was fantastic, thank you so much! I actually felt quite emotional watching it
Outstanding, they just keep getting better.
Exceptional work.
man thats a wonderful job you take us back to 80 thank you somutch for this great work just keeb going
Nice Job! Awesome! My favorite movie of all time!
Thank you for this moment !
Thanks Attia!! You do Great Work. I Really Enjoy watching. Thanks again.
This is amazing! Saw the Blues Bros when i was 12 years old and been in the Blues ever since... A classic comedy Well done!! Tanx
Well Done. The magic always comes out in the editing.
هنرمند ارجمند و کارگردان توانا جناب آقای جان لندیس ، به پاس آثار زیبا و ماندگارتان درعرصه سینمای ملل ، سپاس .
Simply outstanding!
One of the few of this type of video where the locations look better today than they did then!
Very good to c.u did a fantastic job
The best part was all the art on the wall of rays music exchange
It is still there 40years latter 👍
You just can't imagine how influential this movie was in my hometown Belgrade, former Yugoslavia at that time. I'm not talking about jokes, as funny as they are. This movie defined me and my generations taste in music, period.
The video you made is like a pilgrimage to me. I sure wish I will stroll down those locations one day. I'm amazed how most of those places look the same after all those years.
Thank you!
I grew up in Chicago. This is pure awesomeness!!
Nice video and fun to watch. I love The Blues Brothers too. The editing was also top notch and amazing. Take care now.
Excellent. Thank you for putting this together, loved it. Cheers.
Awesome side by side comparisons. Super detailed. Thank you.
Beyond well done, that was a lot of fun and worth every second!
Wow what a awesome trip! Definitely on my bucket list!!
I lived in Hoffman Estates back then, saw the Bluesmobile drive up Higgins the megaphone on top...epic times
OMG thank you for doing this. I was traveling this week on my way to Midway Airport. I did selfies at The 95th Street Bridge, the Triple Rock and Shelly's Jewelry and Loan. What fun. Love the South Side of Chicago. I'm coming back to see Palace Hotel and Curl up and Dye.
Herve ....one of your best.... thankyou!
OMG... Not only was it well done - the parts with you integrated into the scenes made it all the better. So hilarious!! I laughed harder than Ive laughedin a while! Thank You, I enjoyed the time spent watching this!!
A worthy tribute to one of my favorite films. Your hard work is appreciated. Thanks.
What about the area where the diner was?
so sad the dixiemall was demolished... even tho it wasnt even in use when they filmed the movie in it wouldve been cool place to visit!
Beyond cool! Awesome effort and tribute to the movie and the city of Chicago. Worthy of being an extra on the Blue-Ray.
Really fun video, Thankyou for taking the time to do it and share with us 😀
Wow, EXCELLENT. Thanks for all of the hard work.
Beautiful, thanks for taking the time.
Great video, I grew up on the Blues Brothers, classic movie.
Wow even 11 years later the editing of this video is top notch
I can only echo what other have said. It is amazing how many of the locations are recognizable today. A great tribute to a great film.
Well DONE, Sir!!!
Would of been great to see these places.My all time favorite movie.
I for one, well I guess many, think this video is GREAT!!!! Thank you for doing such wonderful work. It was awesome.
What a great video. Very well made and brought back memories .well done
I wish I could click thumbs up more than one time.
It was Dan that got John into blues and the rest is history.
Love my SWEET HOME CHICAGO !
SO DO I! LOW ENDS, SOUTH SIDE (51st) literally down the street from where they filmed the Ray Charles dance number on 47th street! Oh the memories! LOL 😃
Amazing job!!! This made me So nostalgic for the Chicago that I grew up in! I really loved that movie! One of my favorite scenes is near the end of the movie when their actually Flying down Lake st. at 120 MPH!!! Just Awesome!!
This is a masterpiece.
Absolutely fantastic - Really great job and thank you for sharing with us!