Wrecking Crew, The (2008)*

<br /> Title: The Wrecking Crew
Rating: PG
Director: Denny Tedesco
Stars: Lou Adler, Herb Alpert, The Association, H.B. Barnum, Chuck Barris, The Beach Boys, Sonny Bono, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Hal Blaine, Cher, Dick Clark, Sam Cooke and Sammy Davis Jr.
Release Date: 3/13/2015
Running Time: 101 minutes

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A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as “The Wrecking Crew”, a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.

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During Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see pictures and video clips of the various musicians.

After Credits? Yes

after the credits

We hear a funny joke about trombone players. That’s followed by a rimshot, and the following disclaimer: “No musicians were harmed in the making of this film and no drum machines were ever used.”

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Dedication: This film is dedicated to my father who inspired me to tell his story, and to my mother whose love, strength and support enabled me to tell it… and to the musicians whose work is the backbeat to the soundtrack of our lives… Your music lives on forever.

In Memoriam: In Loving Memory Al Casey, Earl Palmer, Julius Wechter, Larry Levine, Lew McCreary, Stan Ross and Tommy Tedesco

Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me (2014)

TITLE: Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me

RELEASE DATE: 4/19/2014

RATING: PG

As he struggles with Alzheimer’s disease, country-music legend Glen Campbell embarks on his farewell tour in the U.S., Australia, and Europe.

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Memoriam: In memory of the life and laughter of Steve Ozark.

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Hava Nagila: The Movie (2012)*

TITLE: Hava Nagila: The Movie

RELEASE DATE: 7/19/2012

RATING: NR

A documentary on the history, mystery, and meaning of the ubiquitous Jewish standard that follows the around-the-world journey of the song from Ukraine to Youtube. of the song “Hava Nagila.”

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During Credits? Yes

during the credits

There are various clips of Hava Nagila being performed in various movies and television shows. This is followed by an old Connie Frances TV performance from the late 50s/early 60s.

After Credits? No

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Tag: Glen Campbell

Wrecking Crew, The (2008)*

Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me (2014)

Hava Nagila: The Movie (2012)*