Akroyd & Belushi were a magical power duo, the band had an all-star lineup, and the supporting cast was made up of legends. This was one of the most badass movies ever made.
@@wanderingthemiddleground5283 😂 That’s what they all say until they see the next one, and the next one. One of the best films ever and this bit thrills me after dozens of viewing. Sad so many of the stars are gone now. 😢
"And remember people: No matter who you are and what you do to live, thrive and survive, there's still some things that make us all the same. You, me, them...everybody, everybody!"
I loved this film when I first saw it back in the 80's. What really amazed me later is the cast of MASSIVE musicians they managed to get on the film!!! Stunning!!!
I'm from Europe. I didn't know until recently there were many famous musicians cast in the movie. It makes it even more impressive. I also remember playing the game on C64.
I keep thinking: "they were just kids! Imagine getting to meet such musical legends so very young!" I can imagine Dan Akroyd looks back on this and just cant believe how lucky he was. ❤
Dan Aykroyd, continues to manage the House of Blues chain of music venues, which he cofounded, and the Crystal Head Vodka brand he created. Quoted from Dan Aykroyd: "Remember: The blues never dies. It will never run out of road. That road goes on forever."
@@palmarolavlklingholm9684 Belushi was an amazing talent, but Aykroyd wrote the backstory over a summer hiatus. He then got together with John Landis and then wrote the script.
I grew up in Elmhurst, one of Chicago’s western suburbs, and have lived 7 different states since I left Illinois. But Sweet Home Chicago reminds me I’m one of a select group of Americans, those of us who are from Chi-Town!
Only Chicago can inspire a song like that. I hope Taste of Chicago and Blues Festival are still happen’ From Ann Arbor but my inspiration is 265 miles west! Lou Malnatti forever!
@@martaacosta4415 Cellozi Ettleson Chevrolet on York and Roosevelt, my girlfriend lives in an apartment in Hinsdale where Nick Cellozi is her neighbor! Dealership was ages ago, you may be too young to remember.
I remember seeing the Blues Brothers on SNL and thinking they were awesome... And then when I heard they were coming out with a movie, I couldn't wait to see it. The driving through the mall scene was so hilarious. Great characters, great movie.
This is my fall back place to visit when the world appears too Crazy to stay in. Alas the world is getting crazier than this movie. Still the best musical ever made. Time for my meds..........................
Many many years ago I had the pleasure of seeing The Blues Brothers at Merriweather Post Pavillion, Columbia MD. I had the most entertaining event in my life and when John Belushi did the cartwheel, I never laughed and smiled so gard in my life.
this movie is already longer than most comedy films i’ve seen, but everytime i remember it was originally going to be longer, it blows my mind. aykroyd was and still is a creative comedic force to be reckoned with, especially when it comes to his scripts
I remember randomly coming across this movie while scrolling through TV channels one day, and boy was I not prepared to immediately fall in love with this film, LOL! This scene is my favorite. I get goosebumps every time when the crowd starts singing, "You, you, you!" during "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love."
Me and my dad have a very difficult relationship, but I have a few good memories. One is of dancing to this as a 4 or 5 year old in Disney world when "The Blues Brothers" randomly drove up and started performing. I've got a video of it. My father LOVED The Blues Brothers, so it was really important to him. I didn't know them at that age. It was special to me because of that moment with my dad
Great movie and has great talents, RIP for whom we lost. It is one classical movie that a person never gets bored of watching. I love to watch it from time to time. Movies these days are not as good as these.
One of the best blues band ever formed. Often times out performing the original artists. To think this started as an SNL skit. Who would have thunk then they’d turn out to be so good. 👍🏼
Pure JOY, HAPPINESS and in AWE of the talent of everyone performing...........!!!!!!!!!! ACTUALLY, ABSOLUTELY PERFECT MUSIC. Thank you, all of you who are still here and those who can only be honored posthumously.
Everybody forgets John Belushi is the only person to have a number one TV show a number one record album and a number one movie all at the same time. Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi together are like no other comedy team in the history of the world one feeds off the other together simply Magic
I was 8 years old when this came out... What a year 1980 was .. The Blues Brothers.. Star Wars 2 the Empire Strikes Back.. The Shining.. Superman 2....
Met John at the height of his popularity in Hollywood was his girl for an HR!!!!!! So much fun,he was soooooo funny n a gentleman such a. Memory never forget u!!!!!¡
Cristo, sono trent'anni che guardo e ascolto i Blues Brothers, e ancora non hanno stufato minimamente, ogni volta è sempre un frasi trascinare in una grande, enorme festa con leggende, vere leggende immortali. Per sempre nella storia sia del cinema che della musica come una delle vette più alte, senza se e senza ma
One of the best films ever - all star cast. timeless classic tunes. Oh and forgot to add that this was the late John Belushi finest ever and such a laugh film that i must have now seen over 45 times - it is that bloody funny
This original movie came out in 1982. This is classic. John Belushi & Dan Ackeroid ! This was just before John OD or just after. I was 22 in 1982. Never gets old and I’m 64 now and listening with AirPods in my ears. The best ever !
As someone born and raised in Chicago,I must tell you that it was required viewing to watch the Blues Brothers movie.Belushi and Akroyd-talents beyond compare.
i would have loved to be an extra in that audience ... i went to the blues fest in '92 there, and it blew me away...1,000.000 plus people in Grant Park...i hung out with the U of I Champlain - Urbana kids ...it was off the charts, before or since!
My dad introduced me to this magical side of music when I was very small and I still today(getting close to 40 years of "young") love this more than anything else! :D
WHEN THEY MADE THIS MOVIE THEY DIDN'T LEAVE ANYTHING OUT. I ENJOYED IT WHEN I FIRST SAW IT ,ÀND I STILL WATCH IT AND ENJOY IT OVER AND AGAIN. FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END.
This movie has everything. Great musical performances, amazing car chases from the era before CGI, and of coarse. Carrie Fisher with a rocket launcher! 🤣🤣
When I first saw the Blues Brothers I thought I would die laughing. Love musical parody and they were the best. Jake and Elwood. And their band was great.
i was about 6 yold when i first was introduced to the blue`s brothers by my late Dad we sat and watched this film my mouth was open all the way threw i lafed i cryed with hillerious tears and moved with the music 37 years later i still feel it i preformed this when i was 15 at my local school end of 5th year disco bk in the day now known as prom. me and a few close friends . it will always remain with me in the hardest times and make me laf cry and boogy.
Excellent words. No matter what you are. We are people. We have different colours on the outside but we all have the same on the insides. We all have the same heart ❤️ please be nice to each other
This movie was the second film I saw as a child the first was Star Wars I actually had my uncle take me to see it 2 more times after the first time in one week I’ve been an entertainer ever since what an inspirational experience it actually shaped my existence
It's rare to see this kind of raw energy in a performance captured on film. Danny was like 7 feet tall back then 😂, and John had busted his ankle but was still doing moves.
I first heard the Blues Brothers driving in the car when I was maybe 8 years old. Fell in love with Soul Man and Rubber Biscuit. Their music was like nothing I’d ever heard. I’d seen snippets of the movie, but never the whole thing, but for young me that was enough. I joined Band in Highschool and played the Trombone because I loved the horn lines from this band. Years later I saw the movie, loved every second of it and learned about John Belushi. It was crushing to know that my favorite band ever kinda dissolved following his death. Then, last year, after playing Trombone all through middle and highschool and into college, some Jazz professors who left the college were putting on a show in Emporia Kansas (I live in Illinois, of course), featuring Blue Lou Marini. I was floored. In the Fall, my Dad and I took a weekend road trip down to Kansas to see Blue Lou live. After the concert, I leveraged my friendship with the former Professor who put on the show to meet Blue Lou, got a photo with him and he signed the Album cover of the Blues Brothers Original Soundtrack I brought with. Leaving the theater I told my dad “that is the closest I’ll ever get to seeing a Blues Brothers concert.” I’ve never been so happy to be wrong. Literally a month or 2 ago, the Old Joliet Prison Historical Society hosted the first ever Blues Brothers Con, featuring a performance by Dan Akroyd and Jim Belushi reprising their roles as Elwood and Brother Zee. They also had Tom ‘Bones’ Malone on stage with them. I watched the Blues Brothers perform in the Old Joliet Prison courtyard. My whole life I thought I’d never be able to see the Band that inspired me to play music. Seeing them live, even if not the original band, is more than enough for me.
I loved watching Elwood dance
wow
Definitely one of my favorite movies. There was never a dull moment in the whole movie. There were lots of stars, too 😊
The dancing by Dan Akroyd and John Belushi never fails to cheer me up! Love these guys!
omg, Dan is Dancing King! :D
Ehhhhh!
Great footwork, I love to watch them dancing!
Amazing what heroin can do for you. Yes he actually got his big a** over head.
Absolutely 😅😅😅😅
Akroyd & Belushi were a magical power duo, the band had an all-star lineup, and the supporting cast was made up of legends. This was one of the most badass movies ever made.
Eh oui c'est vrai que je n'ai rien compris à ce 3r de ma vie mais j'aie 2 l'impression que je ne suis plus la personne que j'ai pu avoir
It all started when they came up with a way to entertain the live audience before the show started.
Outstanding indeed!! And brilliantly entertaining!! 👌😊
It was lighting in a bottle and the sequel was a terrible POS and I hope no one ever has the idea to reboot it.
Belushi influence s me much
The one thing so many people gloss over is this is one of the greatest musicals of all time.
And they started as Saturday Night Live characters
Pretty sure everyone.... everybody knows...
That is a GREAT point. I would have never have seen it as such but you are right, it is. lol I hate all musicals except this one I guess.
@@wanderingthemiddleground5283 😂 That’s what they all say until they see the next one, and the next one.
One of the best films ever and this bit thrills me after dozens of viewing. Sad so many of the stars are gone now. 😢
@@gregelliott5016😊
"And remember people: No matter who you are and what you do to live, thrive and survive, there's still some things that make us all the same. You, me, them...everybody, everybody!"
This statement needs to be broadcast today everywhere.
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes...♾️
Everybody needs somebody, everybody needs somebody.
but of course m8 ;)
Fiancee turned stalker. Hilarious 😆
This movie's musical numbers will never be equaled. The sheer number of incredible talents in this movie is insane!!
I don't think it will ever be matched.
There is nobody alive today, that can match this movie's talent for acting singing dancing etc
Cel mai bun musical ever !
@@anthonyreed3682
yes man.. why dont they make these anymore :(
@@Highskill3r a-
Very, very underrated film.
Oiga yes
John Belushi was a AMAZING ENTERTAINER..
BIG FAN SINCE 1978
Dan Akroyd, Underrated Entertainer gifted beyond belief!
this movie was a love letter to the blues and the legendary performers who came together to make this a reality.
The sheer amount of talent on that stage is ridiculous...
Ridiculous indeed!
The colonel, Donald Duck Dunn, is that the Memphis brass?
Does a good buggering too.
@@johnedwardjones999 vvdt
I loved this film when I first saw it back in the 80's. What really amazed me later is the cast of MASSIVE musicians they managed to get on the film!!! Stunning!!!
Can you just imagine the off-screen jam sessions !
This movie was massively responsible for bringing the Blues back to popularity.
Must have been a blast making it
I'm from Europe. I didn't know until recently there were many famous musicians cast in the movie. It makes it even more impressive. I also remember playing the game on C64.
I keep thinking: "they were just kids! Imagine getting to meet such musical legends so very young!" I can imagine Dan Akroyd looks back on this and just cant believe how lucky he was. ❤
Danny Aykroyd, he got him some Great moves!!
Dan’s a hoot. Always enjoyed him and sorry to see that he has pretty much disappeared from the movie comedy scene😢
Dan Aykroyd, continues to manage the House of Blues chain of music venues, which he cofounded, and the Crystal Head Vodka brand he created. Quoted from Dan Aykroyd: "Remember: The blues never dies. It will never run out of road. That road goes on forever."
@@chevychevelle7216 Dont care about his sideline jobs/interests. Want to see him in comedies!
@@kimmorrison9169 Hey, let hin have his own life!
Would give anything to've been in that crowd. Bet everybody there thinks it was lifetime moment.
National Treasure of a film. Belushi at his best, Aykroyd could do no wrong.
I grew up watching this movie, this is an all time classic.
It is bloody hilarious.
One of my all-time favourites. You can watch any part, or all of it and be entertained. Out of the magic mind of the genius Dan Aykroyd.
And even more the mind of even greater genius John Belushi.
@@palmarolavlklingholm9684 Belushi was an amazing talent, but Aykroyd wrote the backstory over a summer hiatus. He then got together with John Landis and then wrote the script.
@@gwine9087 Thanks for the info. I always thought the movie were the brainchild of Belushi. And Akroyd HAS an AMAZING talent.
"MY Sweet Home, Chicago" still played at every sports venue in Chicago to this day! Sends chills down the spine of every Chicagoan!
I grew up in Elmhurst, one of Chicago’s western suburbs, and have lived 7 different states since I left Illinois. But Sweet Home Chicago reminds me I’m one of a select group of Americans, those of us who are from Chi-Town!
Only Chicago can inspire a song like that. I hope Taste of Chicago and Blues Festival are still happen’ From Ann Arbor but my inspiration is 265 miles west! Lou Malnatti forever!
Probably the only thing left that makes you feel like Chicago is still the best!
@@martaacosta4415 Cellozi Ettleson Chevrolet on York and Roosevelt, my girlfriend lives in an apartment in Hinsdale where Nick Cellozi is her neighbor! Dealership was ages ago, you may be too young to remember.
@@Grandtrunk Never a fan of Lou Malnati, I think it was and is over rated, I prefer Home Run Inn, from the South Side.
I remember seeing the Blues Brothers on SNL and thinking they were awesome... And then when I heard they were coming out with a movie, I couldn't wait to see it. The driving through the mall scene was so hilarious. Great characters, great movie.
This is my fall back place to visit when the world appears too Crazy to stay in. Alas the world is getting crazier than this movie. Still the best musical ever made. Time for my meds..........................
The joy, the energy and the groove of Dan is one of a kind, such a multi talented person.
This hands down was one of the best movies made, never a dull moment.
If they ever re-did these movies, the actors and singers that would be in it wouldn't be as good
Oh my god it never gets old, the blues Brothers forever
Standing ovation obviusly for Dan Akroyd & John Belushi !
one of the greatest movies ever filmed.
Great fun. Always ! Happy NY to all of you beautiful people. Love you guys Dan&Belushi. Thank you
Many many years ago I had the pleasure of seeing The Blues Brothers at Merriweather Post Pavillion, Columbia MD. I had the most entertaining event in my life and when John Belushi did the cartwheel, I never laughed and smiled so gard in my life.
this movie is already longer than most comedy films i’ve seen, but everytime i remember it was originally going to be longer, it blows my mind. aykroyd was and still is a creative comedic force to be reckoned with, especially when it comes to his scripts
Did you see him in Tommy Boy with Chris Farley and David Spade?
@@gregelliott5016 yes i did
I remember randomly coming across this movie while scrolling through TV channels one day, and boy was I not prepared to immediately fall in love with this film, LOL! This scene is my favorite. I get goosebumps every time when the crowd starts singing, "You, you, you!" during "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love."
Me and my dad have a very difficult relationship, but I have a few good memories. One is of dancing to this as a 4 or 5 year old in Disney world when "The Blues Brothers" randomly drove up and started performing. I've got a video of it. My father LOVED The Blues Brothers, so it was really important to him. I didn't know them at that age. It was special to me because of that moment with my dad
Uno dei film più belli del mondo, l'ho visto almeno 100 volte, ho distrutto il vhs e il dvd
Great movie and has great talents, RIP for whom we lost. It is one classical movie that a person never gets bored of watching. I love to watch it from time to time. Movies these days are not as good as these.
Blues Brothers still stands out.
Amazing production and superb music.
One of the greatest movies ever!
One of the best blues band ever formed. Often times out performing the original artists. To think this started as an SNL skit. Who would have thunk then they’d turn out to be so good. 👍🏼
*The Greatest Movie Ever 😂
Juju
This is the greatest Movie ever!!!
Bar none. Honestly, think of how crazy the premise is but how *masterfully* they perform and make it absolutely brilliant.
Kudos to the band, dan's powerful harmonica and ofcourse belushi's energetic singing.
Pure JOY, HAPPINESS and in AWE of the talent of everyone performing...........!!!!!!!!!! ACTUALLY, ABSOLUTELY PERFECT MUSIC. Thank you, all of you who are still here and those who can only be honored posthumously.
Everybody forgets John Belushi is the only person to have a number one TV show a number one record album and a number one movie all at the same time. Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi together are like no other comedy team in the history of the world one feeds off the other together simply Magic
Dan Aykroyd was writing Ghostbusters the day John Belushi passed, Belushi was supposed to be in Ghostbusters.
My four Chicago granddaughters have never seen the Blues Brothers--terrible lapse in their educations, but I intend to make it right.
I was 8 years old when this came out... What a year 1980 was .. The Blues Brothers..
Star Wars 2 the Empire Strikes Back..
The Shining..
Superman 2....
Everyone of us is somehow identified with these boys.
I just love this film, I'm one of this kind.
good ole Dan n John are loaded with dance talent ! = A+
Loved, loved, loved John but Dan Acroyd was a flipping genius in this movie, especially this segment!!
It's John not Jim.
Thanks. Just got excited watching again!☺️
My group used to ride up to the Rock Store one a month those two would be there entertaining us. They are that good without a band. What fun we had.
All one/two weeks in the movie.. from 1983 - 1987, and after this time...BlueRay and befor DVD...Simply CULT!!...until today....
Love the footwork! All the good musical talent is just joy to hear!
Belushi was a gymnast at Illinoi. The band was Booker T and the MG's band..Cropper, Duck Dunn, Blue Lou..all legendary.
Met John at the height of his popularity in Hollywood was his girl for an HR!!!!!! So much fun,he was soooooo funny n a gentleman such a. Memory never forget u!!!!!¡
One of the few R-rated movies that can be viewed with a PG audience. So much fun to watch!
I always liked the Wrigley Field bit
Cristo, sono trent'anni che guardo e ascolto i Blues Brothers, e ancora non hanno stufato minimamente, ogni volta è sempre un frasi trascinare in una grande, enorme festa con leggende, vere leggende immortali.
Per sempre nella storia sia del cinema che della musica come una delle vette più alte, senza se e senza ma
Assolutamente vero Alex
One of the best films ever - all star cast. timeless classic tunes. Oh and forgot to add that this was the late John Belushi finest ever and such a laugh film that i must have now seen over 45 times - it is that bloody funny
It´s a goddamn shame that The Blues Brothers don´t live today!
Blasphemy is terrible
This original movie came out in 1982. This is classic. John Belushi & Dan Ackeroid ! This was just before John OD or just after. I was 22 in 1982. Never gets old and I’m 64 now and listening with AirPods in my ears. The best ever !
As someone born and raised in Chicago,I must tell you that it was required viewing to watch the Blues Brothers movie.Belushi and Akroyd-talents beyond compare.
Remember when I was living in Chicago and actually seen them flim the scene by the El train stop at 47th Street. I was on my way to work.
Cold as ice bro'
i would have loved to be an extra in that audience ... i went to the blues fest in '92 there, and it blew me away...1,000.000 plus people in Grant Park...i hung out with the U of I Champlain - Urbana kids ...it was off the charts, before or since!
God, I hope Chicago appreciates the legacy of these legends. 😁😁😁
Dan and John are legends in our time. Thanks for all the laughs
There is nothing like this performance just love it 🥰
My dad introduced me to this magical side of music when I was very small and I still today(getting close to 40 years of "young") love this more than anything else! :D
WHEN THEY MADE THIS MOVIE THEY DIDN'T LEAVE ANYTHING OUT. I ENJOYED IT WHEN I FIRST SAW IT ,ÀND I STILL WATCH IT AND ENJOY IT OVER AND AGAIN. FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END.
actually if i remember right the movie has a ton of lost footage like half an hour.
This movie has everything. Great musical performances, amazing car chases from the era before CGI, and of coarse. Carrie Fisher with a rocket launcher! 🤣🤣
And she also had some remote explosives, a flame thrower and the classic M16. 😉
When I first saw the Blues Brothers I thought I would die laughing. Love musical parody and they were the best. Jake and Elwood. And their band was great.
Their band was made up of real pros not actor hacks. Steve the “Colonel” Cropper was a Muscle Scholes player too boot.
2 fried chickens and a coke
parody ?? This was based on factual incidents !!!
@@TheKlokan44 Four WHOLE fried chickens & a Coke, & two pieces of PLAIN dry toast... 🍞
What started out as a cold open skit on SNL turned into a great , rocking blues band
saw the movie 100 times! never to hold! Pure Magic! Love you Aretha Franklin
best film, great blues, brilliant musicians and comedy all rolled into one, what more can you ask for
Without a doubt, one of the greatest movies ever made.
Aykroyd and Belushi GOAT!!!!!!
I wish they still made great funny movies like this....
I love how the audience slowly realizes ohhh shiii this slaps! yeaaaa!
God I miss the blues brothers! They make my heart sing! The best of time’s!
The legent to the blues brothers.. Rip in peace..
I had the pleasure of meeting Elwood in the house of blues at the bar .. class act of a movie star with kind words and even cooler vibration ..
While I love them both so much, watching Dan dance just sends me. The energy is insane!
i was about 6 yold when i first was introduced to the blue`s brothers by my late Dad we sat and watched this film my mouth was open all the way threw i lafed i cryed with hillerious tears and moved with the music 37 years later i still feel it i preformed this when i was 15 at my local school end of 5th year disco bk in the day now known as prom. me and a few close friends . it will always remain with me in the hardest times and make me laf cry and boogy.
I LOVE THIS MAN
This always makes me smile, anyone for an ORANGE WHIP ? brilliant
i love this movie lol
I hope I’m not the only person that can’t stop singing every tune in this epic film? Anyone else do the same? And if yes what’s your favourite song?
Excellent words. No matter what you are. We are people. We have different colours on the outside but we all have the same on the insides. We all have the same heart ❤️ please be nice to each other
Love these guys, great film. it's such a shame John died so young,
Two comedy genius.
such an awesome film over 40 yrs. later it still rocks, miss John Candy and John Belushi, wonder what Belushi could have done had he lived longer
Why am I dancing with my legs going side to side like them at 2:50 singing I need you you you I need you you you over and over again
I’m sure the both of them were exhausted and soaking in sweat after that performance!
Thanks Capn lol
Il film che a fatto la storia del blues Brothers premio Oscar ciao
This movie was the second film I saw as a child the first was Star Wars I actually had my uncle take me to see it 2 more times after the first time in one week I’ve been an entertainer ever since what an inspirational experience it actually shaped my existence
What a great band!
Aerosmith
I'll be always in love with John Belushi.
Absolutely amazing film with the best musicians of their time all in one place,wish I was there.This music will never die.
I never get tired of this! LEGENDS!
John belushi will be sadly missed by millions of blues brothers fans who are always there to support him
I agree. We lost a brilliant talent way to early.
@@papacoach2074 yeah
I need my dad back miss that man so much, love and miss u so much 😢 ❤️
God I love e this movie, 100% pure American entertainment at its finest.
It can’t believe there are so few links and not many comments. But baby boomers loved them, e won’t forget! Love the blues brothers!!!
I'm a millenial, and I 'm a fan ;)
It's rare to see this kind of raw energy in a performance captured on film. Danny was like 7 feet tall back then 😂, and John had busted his ankle but was still doing moves.
It's not like he could feel the pain with how much coke he was using.
@@thundercat2000ca You could be less of a jerk in your every day life you know. Just a little bit
J'aime beaucoup votre chanson les blues brothers
So Beautiful song and dance God bless you all pozz svima ot sefer i marija francija 🥰
One of the best films ever
They could never make another movie like this again
Pure brilliance............... !
Everytime I here them, I think of my brother. This was his favorite movie 🍿🎥. RIP RICKY 🎊🎉 🎵🎶. God bless the Blues Brothers
The musical talent in this movie is astounding.
I first heard the Blues Brothers driving in the car when I was maybe 8 years old. Fell in love with Soul Man and Rubber Biscuit. Their music was like nothing I’d ever heard. I’d seen snippets of the movie, but never the whole thing, but for young me that was enough. I joined Band in Highschool and played the Trombone because I loved the horn lines from this band. Years later I saw the movie, loved every second of it and learned about John Belushi. It was crushing to know that my favorite band ever kinda dissolved following his death. Then, last year, after playing Trombone all through middle and highschool and into college, some Jazz professors who left the college were putting on a show in Emporia Kansas (I live in Illinois, of course), featuring Blue Lou Marini. I was floored. In the Fall, my Dad and I took a weekend road trip down to Kansas to see Blue Lou live. After the concert, I leveraged my friendship with the former Professor who put on the show to meet Blue Lou, got a photo with him and he signed the Album cover of the Blues Brothers Original Soundtrack I brought with. Leaving the theater I told my dad “that is the closest I’ll ever get to seeing a Blues Brothers concert.” I’ve never been so happy to be wrong. Literally a month or 2 ago, the Old Joliet Prison Historical Society hosted the first ever Blues Brothers Con, featuring a performance by Dan Akroyd and Jim Belushi reprising their roles as Elwood and Brother Zee. They also had Tom ‘Bones’ Malone on stage with them. I watched the Blues Brothers perform in the Old Joliet Prison courtyard. My whole life I thought I’d never be able to see the Band that inspired me to play music. Seeing them live, even if not the original band, is more than enough for me.