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Episode Synopsis
In the summer of 1980, I was sixteen years old when I stepped into a theater and watched The Blues Brothers—my first R-rated film—and it knocked me flat in the best way. This wasn’t just a comedy. It was a riotous collision of rhythm, rebellion, and redemption. On this episode of Dave Does History, we’re diving headfirst into the madness behind the music, the wrecked police cruisers, and the real-life soul legends that made the film unforgettable. We’ll talk about cocaine budgets, deleted scenes rescued by the FBI, and why the Vatican once called it a Catholic classic. It’s the story of two men on a mission from God, and the cultural storm they kicked up in black suits and Ray-Bans. So hop in the Bluesmobile, buckle up, and join me as we chase down the wild, wonderful history of The Blues Brothers.
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