20 Feet from Stardom

not_the_dj

Anyone seen this?

I was sat in hotel room in Denmark on Tuesday night flicking through the channels and came across it (as least I'm pretty sure that's what it was...I missed the beginning).

Fantastic music documentary focusing on backing singers....and a lot of their struggles to maintain a career.

Brilliant clips, some of the greatest music ever recorded, some spine chilling harmonies, and pretty moving.

http://twentyfeetfromstardom.com/

lloyd

It's on Netflix I keep seeing it pop up in my lists and keep meaning to have a watch. I'll tr find some time this week. Cheers for reminding me.

Danny1969

It's a great docu film ....... I always think of this film when I hear Gimme Shelter

not_the_dj

Danny1969 said:

It's a great docu film ....... I always think of this film when I hear Gimme Shelter

I saw Lisa Fischer sing that with the Stones in Sheffield in '95...awesome (and damn hot ;-) )

Teetonetal

I think an awful lot of other musicians can also consider themselves 20ft from stardom... not just backing singers.

lloyd

I'm about 20 miles.....

lloyd

Watched this last night, some great tunes on there. Interesting documentary too.

Sting is an idiot isn't he?