The Blues Brothers - Peter Gunn Theme (Official Audio)

The Blues Brothers - Peter Gunn Theme (Official Audio)
From 'The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording' (1980)

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Jake had a vision. It was his, the only real one he'd ever had, and he clung to it. It had always been the blues. Even back in the Rock Island City orphanage (that sweaty kid factory) Jake and Elwood were saved by the music. Actually, saved by a gray-haired janitor everybody called Curtis. He wore sinister midnight shades, a narrow black tie and a porkpie hat that he kept pushed back on his head. Curtis wrapped his waxy brown hands around his guitar neck and played the most dangerous blues this side of Robert Johnson. The nuns scorched the brothers’ days with holy threats and Curtis rescued them by night. Down in the coolness of his basement he taught them the blues and set in motion their mission: to live the healing message of music.

Silent Elwood never did put more than two sentences together, but all those lost words burned from his Special 20 blues harp. And Joliet tore that voice from some hidden darkness, twisting his chubby body, snarling at the heavens, a born sinner. They used the basement because it was secret and because the echo gave them a nice dirty sound: Howlin’ Wolf and Little Walker, slapping like a bad dream around the chilly room. And then one night, Jake brought in a gleaming E string he said came from Elmore James’ guitar. He held it tight and as it glowed in the bulb light, Jake sliced Elwood’s middle finger and then his own. Now the solo boys with soul in their blood were brothers. Jake and Elwood Blues … the Blues Brothers.

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[richieanderson]

My dad sat me and me and my three brothers down when were 9 years old and said your staying to watch this, no questions, just watch. Changed our lives forever. Best movie ever made. FACTS. Still swear by it. If the shit fits, wear it.

[teejayaich]

Such a unique movie - intensely funny, full of top class musicians, and the two comedian actors are both legitimately excellent performers.

[Craftysam]

This version of the Peter Gunn theme is the best out of all of them—even the original.

[BlackAbe]

“And it’s Ladies Night, tonight at the Palace Hotel Ballroom…”😎

[teux]

The horn section really gives it their all in this one. Astoundingly good.

[russillschizaflow]

My son is named Elwood, also, he was born on easter sunday...clearly on a mission from God!

[supertrinigamer]

My Mum, born in '74, hasn't watched the movie before. Made her watch it today and she loves it. Got all the pop references of the time, and absolutely LOVED this piece specifically.

[nataliatch]

This music will be popular even in one hundred years.

[EddieMillerStudios]

"It's 106 miles to Chicago. We've got a full tank of gas, a half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."
"Hit it!"

[Alaninbroomfield]

Watched this in the theater. I think it was the summer between 5th & 6th grade. Best movie my mom ever took me to!!

[burzumdead]

First song I ever learned on guitar, now I tour the world with one of the better known Black Metal bands, and it’ll all started with a simple blues riff

[jamesgarrity]

The use of unnecessary violence in the apprehension of the Blues Brothers, has been approved .

[crockett]

"we got both kinds, country AAAAND western!"

[PurpleNinja-vnhv]

Gonna loop this track for an hour or so, record it to tape, and cruise in my crown Vic around town like a badass.

[michaelburke]

There are a million stories in the city....this is one of them.

[travissiemer]

This music and movie changed my life as a child growing up in Buffalo, Ny. I can only thank Jake and Elwood for the style, grace and creativity they bestowed upon me at the age of 13. Turned out alright boy’s! Legends FOREVER!!!!

[jamesgwinner]

One of the best blues bands ever! They definitely had the shit!!

[uwekuzemski]

Ich komme aus Deutschland, ich liebe diesen Film die Schauspieler und die Musik und vor allem diesen zeitlosen Film! Grandios!

[OutDoneAtlas]

If this isn't played at my funeral I'm not going.

[shadyganley]

The greatest blues band ever, there is no room for debate.