Blues Brothers, The

Real Name:Jake Blues (John Belushi), Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd)
Profile:An American rhythm and blues band founded in 1978 by comedians John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. As the characters "Jake Blues" and "Elwood Blues", Belushi and Aykroyd performed as the lead vocalist and harpist/vocalist, respectively. In character, they were the frontmen for the band which was composed of well-known and respected musicians. The band made its debut as the musical guest on the April 22, 1978 episode of Saturday Night Live. With the help of pianist-arranger Paul Shaffer, Belushi and Aykroyd started assembling a collection of studio talents to form their own band. These artists included saxophonist Lou Marini and trombonist-saxophonist Tom Malone, who had previously played in Blood, Sweat And Tears. In addition, guitarist Steve Cropper and bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn, from Booker T & The MG's were signed as well. Over time, additional artists such as trumpeter Alan Rubin, guitarist Matt Murphy, drummer Willie Hall and keyboardist Murphy Dunne have performed with the band. After the death of John Belushi in 1982, the Blues Brothers have continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members.
Members:Alan Rubin, Dan Aykroyd, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Eddie Floyd, Jim Belushi, John Belushi, John Goodman, Jonny Rosch, Lou Marini, Matt Murphy, Murphy Dunne, Paul Shaffer, Ronnie Cuber, Steve Cropper, Steve Jordan, Tom Malone, Tom Scott, Tommy McDonnell (2), Willie Hall
Name Variations: All | Blues Brothers, The | Blues Brothers | Blues Brothers And Friends | Blues Brothers Band, The
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Releases:
Briefcase Full Of Blues (Album) ◄ (6 versions)   Atlantic ... 1978
Rubber Biscuit / "B" Movie Box Car Blues (7", Single)   Atlantic 1978
Soul Man / Excusez Moi Mon Cherie (Single) ◄ (2 versions)   Atlantic 1978
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love / Jailhouse Rock (7")   Atlantic 1980
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love / Minnie The Moocher (7", Single)   Atlantic 1980
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love / Think (Single) ◄ (2 versions)   Atlantic 1980
Gimme Some Lovin'/She Caught The Katy (7")   Atlantic 1980
Jailhouse Rock (7")   WEA Records B.V. 1980
Jailhouse Rock / Sweet Home Chicago (7")   Atlantic 1980
Made In America (Album) ◄ (6 versions)   Atlantic 1980
The Blues Brothers (Original Soundtrack Recording) (Album) ◄ (12 versions)   Atlantic ... 1980
Who's Making Love / Perry Mason Theme (7", Single)   Atlantic 1980
Best Of The Blues Brothers (Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Atlantic 1981
Expressway To Your Heart (7", Single, Promo, Mono)   Atlantic 1981
Dancin' Wid Da Blues Brothers (LP)   Atlantic 1983
Everybody Needs Blues Brothers ◄ (2 versions)   WEA Italiana SpA ... 1988
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love (CD, Mini, MiniAlbum)   Atlantic 1989
Live In Montreux (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)   WEA 1990
Think (12")   Atlantic 1990
Think (CD, Maxi)   Atlantic 1990
The Definitive Collection (CD)   Atlantic 1992
The Very Best Of The Blues Brothers (CD, Comp)   EastWest 1995
Gimme Some Lovin' / Soul Man (CD, Single)   Atlantic 1996
Live From Chicago's House Of Blues (CD)   House Of Blues Records 1997
Can't Turn You Loose (CD, Single, Promo)   Universal Records 1998
The Blues Brothers Complete (2xCD)   Atlantic 1998
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love (CD, Single, 3 I)   Atlantic  
Original Soundtrak Recording (12")   Not On Label  
Soul Man / Excusez-Moi Mon Cherie (7")   Atlantic  
The Blues Brothers (CD)   Tring International PLC  
Appears On:
So Close (Album) ◄ (5 versions) Heaven Sent AM:PM ... 1993
Tracks Appear On:
Thru The Roof '83 (LP, Comp) Shake A Tail Feather CBS 1983
R & B / Rhythm And Blues (2xLP, Comp) Soul Man WEA Records (France), WEA Musik GmbH 1989
CD Collection 119 (CD, Comp) Everybody Needs Somebo... DMC 1992
Larry Party Rock 3 (2xCD, Comp) Everybody Needs Somebo... Columbia 1992
Music Factory Mastermix - Issue 73 (2x12") The Blues Brothers Meg... Music Factory 1992
The Megamix Album 11/93 (12") Everybody Needs Somebo... DMC 1993
The Megamix Album 6/93 (12") On A Mission (The Ulti... DMC 1993
Alles Geven - Vol. 1 (2xCD) Gimme Some Lovin' Polydor 1994
Lee - Route 66 - The Great Originals (Cass, Comp) Sweet Home Chicago EastWest, WEA 1994
The Ultimate Film Hits Album (2xCD, Comp) Everybody Needs Somebo... EVA Records (Denmark) 1996
Superchamps (CD, Enh) Green Onions Edelton 1997
The Blues Brothers 2000 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (CD) Cheaper To Keep Her, P... Universal Records 1998
The Commercial Collection 219 (2xCD, Comp) Everybody Loves Somebo... DMC 2001
Urban Wheels (CD, Comp) Think Level 2 2002
Absolute Party Collection (2xCD, Comp) Soul Man EVA Records ANS (Norway) 2003
Mashed Up! 6 (CD, Comp) Everybody Needs Somebo... Music Factory 2004
Foute CD Van Deckers En Ornelis - Volume 7 (2xCD, Comp) Everybody Needs Somebody ARS Productions 2008
Unofficial Releases:
25 Best Of '82 - All Aboad (12", Mixed) Peter Gunn Theme Illusion Records (7) 1983
Midtown Mix (12", Mixed) Peter Gunn Theme Top Rank Records (2) 1983
All The Original Artists Volume 1 (CD) Peter Gunn Theme Not On Label 1999
Blockparty Recreation (CD) Peter Gunn Theme Dusted Records (2) 2004
Everybody Needs Blues Brothers (Cass)   Not On Label  
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