20 Feet from Stardom LM++

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20 Feet from Stardom

7-8-13

Solid documentary chronicling (mainly) girl backup singers from the girl groups of the early 60s to the present. Backup vocals portrayed as both a path to stardom and as an art unto itself.

Great footage. Great music. Crystals-enablers the Blossoms. Stones. Rayettes. Ikettes. Luther Vandross. And on and on.

I've decided to assign this film as mandatory viewing for anyone who has participated in a Lounge music thread. Submit a report of your favorite backup singers here after completing the assignment.




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