Directed by:
Morgan NevilleScreenplay:
Morgan NevilleCinematography:
Nicola MarshCast:
Lou Adler, Sheryl Crow, Mick Jagger, Bette Midler, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Darlene Love, George Wallace (a.f.), Billy Preston (a.f.) (more)VOD (1)
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Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. In his compelling new film Twenty Feet From Stardom, award-winning director Morgan Neville shines a spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. Triumphant and heartbreaking in equal measure, the film is both a tribute to the unsung voices who brought shape and style to popular music and a reflection on the conflicts, sacrifices and rewards of a career spent harmonising with others. These gifted artists span a range of styles, genres and eras of popular music, but each has a uniquely fascinating and personal story to share of life spent in the shadows of superstardom. Along with rare archival footage and a peerless soundtrack, Twenty Feet From Stardom boasts intimate interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and Sting to name just a few. However, these world-famous figures take a backseat to the diverse array of backup singers whose lives and stories take centre stage in the film. (Transmission Films)
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20 Feet from Stardom
Music From The Motion Picture
Label: Columbia Records
Year: 2013
Length: 49:02
| 1. | Walk On The Wild Side | Lou Reed | 04:15 |
| 2. | Slippery People (Talking Heads) | 04:02 | |
| 3. | Nobody's Fault But Mine (Merry Clayton, feat. Oren Waters, Judith Hill, Tata Vega, and Charlotte Crossley) | 03:07 | |
| 4. | He's A Rebel (The Crystals) | 02:31 | |
| 5. | Space Captain | Joe Cocker | 04:49 |
| 6. | Gimme Shelter (Merry Clayton) | 03:32 | |
| 7. | Sure On This Shining Night (Lisa Fischer) | 01:58 | |
| 8. | Let's Make A Better World (Tata Vega and Judith Hill) | 03:01 | |
| 9. | Young Americans | David Bowie | 05:14 |
| 10. | Southern Man (Merry Clayton) | 03:14 | |
| 11. | Desperation (Judith Hill) | 03:49 | |
| 12. | A Fine, Fine Boy (Darlene Love) | 04:20 | |
| 13. | Lean On Me (Darlene Love, feat. Lisa Fischer, Jo Lawry, and Judith Hill) | 05:10 |