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Detroit, Michigan, 1959. Berry Gordy gathers the best musicians from the city's thriving jazz and blues scene for his new record company: Motown. For the next 14 years these players are the heartbeat on "My Girl," "Baby Love," "Ooo Baby Baby," "Bernadette," "I Was Made To Love Her," "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "Dancing In The Street," and every other hit from Motown's Detroit era. By the end of their phenomenal run, the unheralded group of musicians plays on more Number One hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles combined, making them the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music. They call themselves the Funk Brothers. But no one knows their names...this is their story.
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Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ordered for Christmas and was there within the said time:) I can say that the exceeded my expectations yet again! I am always happy with the service!
By Bobbo
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Wow! A wonderful bit of Rock ,N Roll History with a ton of stories, memories and Motown. The remaining Funk Brothers stand tall and have all the chops needed to make this documentary required viewing for everyone. Joan Osbourne executes an outstanding take on "What Becomnes Of The Broken Hearted" and this cut alone is worth getting this DVD.
By sschil
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This DVD was an eye opener. Finally recognition for a group that had more hits than Elvis and The Beatles combined. Fabulous music and a history of Motown. Well worth the money.
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Funk Brothers at their best
Funk Brothers and the Guest Artists are absolutely AMAZING... DVD is well worth the purchase. A MUST BUY for enthusiasts of the Motown sound..
Published 14 months ago by sk8ter
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Mowtown
Absolutly a must to see if you love Mowtown and the Detroit Sound. Thes guys are great and what more can be said except Wow! Great DVD. Loved Joanne Osborne.
Published on Mar 11 2009 by Spike
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A wonderful tribute BUT!!!!!
This film is a wonderful tribute to the Funk Brothers. They are truly the 'forgotten heros' of Motown. One thing bothered me about the performances taped for the film... Read more
Published on Aug 27 2004 by GrayCam
5.0 out of 5 stars
mesmerizing!
i loved this eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at the incredible musicians responsible for so many of those #1 Motown hits.
long overdue. Read more
long overdue. Read more
Published on July 15 2004 by Kirk Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars
Feeling the real sound of Motown
I have just view this DVD today and was totally blown away. Born and raised in Detroit area I grew up with Motown and loved everything connected with it. Read more
Published on July 9 2004 by Patricia Humm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tribute to the Funk Brothers
Sure, everyone's heard of Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson, but what about the Funk Brothers? Never heard of them? Read more
Published on May 23 2004 by 24/F Review
5.0 out of 5 stars
After Forty Years, All the Questions are Answered!!!
As a white Fender bass player in the South in the 60's, I had a very tough time keeping up with soul music and R&B developments. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by William L. Coulehan
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Never Knew About Them
With many of my favorite groups, I know they have stage hands doing backup on recordings and live concerts, but I did not know that such a group existed that did so much and lasted... Read more
Published on April 11 2004 by Randy Given
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20 Copies and Counting
I grew up on the South Side of Chicago when the AM air waves were filled with Wilson Pickett, Diana Ross, and The Motown Temps. Read more
Published on April 6 2004 by J. P. Flower
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Review of Standing in the Shadown of Motown
This is a great documentary for fans of Motown. I rented the DVD on a whim. What I found was a film with so much heart and soul that I have to purchase it as well as the CD. Read more
Published on April 3 2004 by Dorothy M. Thomas
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