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Sep 02, 2023RioCaliente rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"20 Feet from Stardom" -- excellent 2013 documentary highlighting background singers' efforts to break into starring roles in music -- it's tough!
Feb 20, 2023oktexchic rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I found this very interesting what these great singers experienced. Bravo to all the great bands who talk so highly of the backup singers bringing life to their work.
Feb 06, 2022lillyth2k rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an outstanding documentary and I learned so much. I also realized I missed my calling - I would have loved being a back-up singer!
Apr 25, 2021bhg0010 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This look into the music industry's cutthroat practices shows in depth how immensely talented vocalists such as Darlene Love and Lisa Fischer have struggled to get themselves truly heard. With the complex world of background singers…
Nov 19, 2020kaytaleen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful documentary, of all those super talented women, whose voices we have all heard over the years but never knew anything about them. Most of them could out-sing the people they were singing back up vocals for, in my opinion!
Jun 26, 2020amanoletters99 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Amazing women, incredible voices. A joy to experience! Thank you ladies.
May 11, 2019
If you've ever wondered who the incredible female voice is on ' Gimme Shelter' (Rolling Stones) it was the shining star Merry Clayton only 20 feet from stardom. It's a shame this vocalist have been overlooked and under appreciated but…
Apr 29, 2019mammothhawk229e rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Ah, yes. Film shined a light on the backup singers who created the unforgettable hooks in yesteryear songs, why they never seemed to get the final 20 feet & why they almost disappeared by the 1990s. They were more than action figure eye…
Jan 05, 2019whiteturtles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Wonderful DVD!! All the great voices and performances!! Lisa Fischer is a marvel!! Darlene Love, Merry Clayton......Wowsa!! Well worth watching!!
Apr 28, 2018publicenemy50 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this movie it really shows the deication it takes to make in show business why some people and why some people don't it pretty much comes down to luck I guest?
Aug 25, 2017Miller1114 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. The backup singers give a song that extra Umph! Iconic voices who are finally getting their due.
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Feb 02, 2017britprincess1ajax rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A moving documentary about the amazingly talented back-up singers that were the real stars behind our favourite songs, I can understand why this doc rocked the Oscars. I'd heard of Darlene Love and Merry Clayton because of their inclusion…
Sep 08, 2016TomatoMama rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Just get this DVD, pop it into your player, sit back and enjoy. It's that easy. You'll watch it and you'll love it. That's all.
Jul 28, 2016Nursebob rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Few people outside the industry have ever heard of names like Darlene Love, Lisa Fischer, or Merry Clayton, which is why Morgan Neville’s Oscar-winning documentary is so important. It brings to light a subject even the most ardent music…
Oct 09, 2015cdonaldsontx rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I love this movie. I love these women. Stunning and heartbreaking. Ah, womanhood. Longtime Lisa Fischer fan -- lovelier than her, there are none. The ironies of their own rivalries were not lost on me although not given focus. Wretched…
Jun 09, 2015
For anyone whose every found themselves singing along to the backup singers while ignoring the lead, this documentary movie is for you. "20 Feet From Stardom" tells the story of these mostly female, mostly black singers who stand 20 feet…
May 27, 2015Delta rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well made documentary about the women who backup famous bands like the Rolling Stones and are hardly heard of for there own talents.
Mar 31, 2015Orangeted rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome doc about all the women you know from their voice but didn't put a face to. Really awesome old footage of Ike and Tina Turner and the Ikettes as well as other old school bands. Really enjoyed
Feb 01, 2015Chapel_Hill_KenMc rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This documentary features the stories behind the greatest singers you never heard of--the backup singers who made all the familiar pop hits what they are.
Jan 28, 2015d2013 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Top-notched talent in my book. Excellent documentary!
Jan 11, 2015Courier2003 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Good documentary with interviews of other singing stars. It is along hard climb to stardom. Scrubbing floors to waitressing , waiting for that one big chance.
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Dec 25, 2014sdml6 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Wow these ladies are awesome! Enjoyed this so much I want to own it. I'm trying to find more on them at the library but what little I'm finding is not available to borrow. This is a must watch. You will not be disappointed. You will…
Dec 10, 2014dtcedm rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Equally informative and sad. It was nice though to get an update on Lisa Fischer. She fell off the planet.
arbolito
Nov 17, 2014arbolito rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Interesting story, talented artists, and wonderful performances. Recommend watching this one with a good sound system or headphones for the ear candy...
Aug 10, 2014daysleeper236 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A fascinating documentary jam-packed with world-class talent and timeless music.