Should you watch The Wrecking Crew?
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The Wrecking Crew
Documentary · 2008
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.
The sides of The Wrecking Crew
- Session musicians behind 1960s hits
- Stories from Beach Boys studio sessions
- A son filming his father's old bandmates
The Wrecking Crew is good for you if…
- you like hearing who really played on the records you know.
- you like stories from musicians nobody knew by name.
- you want a warm, easy evening of studio stories.
The Wrecking Crew is bad for you if…
- you find 1960s pop and old studio footage dated.
- you roll your eyes at a son's loving tribute to his late father.
About: recognition · craft · friendship
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