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If you've never seen the movie "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown," you now have no excuse. This absolutely terrific documentary on the Funk Brothers, who backed up the artists on all those classic Motown tunes, is online and available to watch for free.
It's just under two hours and while I've seen it before, it's well worth a second look. (I believe there's a version of it on YouTube, but this is the full thing and in HD - although unfortunately there are commercial breaks in it. I guess that's the price of "free.")
And as bonus, while it's on the U.S. streaming service Tubi.com, you don't need a VPN to watch it in Canada. (To our friends in New Zealand, though, it appears you may be shut out without a VPN. Sorry.) These things tend to come and go as far as how long they're allowed to show it, so if this interests you, better to watch it sooner than later. It's well worth the time.
Standing In The Shadows Of Motown
Last edited by aflem (February 14, 2021 5:13 pm)
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Thanks aflem. Phenomenal documentary!! I actually purchased the DVD soon after I saw it. Very well done. One of Berry Gordy's gold mines which he was VERY careful to protect. Thanks for spreading the word.
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Nearly every Motown song begins with a catchy intro. The second you hear it, you're reeled in and you want the whole thing. To be able to do that to a listener...that's a gift.