Format Details: 4CD /
Release Date: 13 July 2015
Label: Wienerworld
Packaging Type: DVD Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5018755259111
Genres: Soundtrack Music Documentary
Release Date: 18 September 2020
Label: Wienerworld
Packaging Type: Box Set
No of Units: 4
Barcode: 5018755511318
Genres: Soundtrack Music Documentary
Description
What the Funk Brothers did for Motown…The Wrecking Crew did, only bigger, for the West Coast Sound. Six years in a row in the 1960's and early 1970's, the Grammy for "Record of the Year" went to Wrecking Crew recordings.
And now, The Wrecking Crew tells the story in pictures and that oh, so glorious sound. The favourite songs of a generation are all here, presented by the people who made them for you.
The Wrecking Crew is a documentary film produced and directed by Denny Tedesco, son of legendary late Wrecking Crew guitarist Tommy Tedesco. The film tells the story of the unsung musicians that provided the backbeat, the bottom and the swinging melody that drove many of the number one hits of the 1960's.
It didn't matter if it was Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, The Monkees, The Byrds or The Beach Boys, these dedicated musicians brought the flair and musicianship that made the American "west coast sound" a dominant cultural force around the world. The film is a fun and moving tribute from Denny to his father and to the music, the times and to the secret star-making machine known only as The Wrecking Crew.
Bonus extras include deleted clips, behind-the-scenes footage, additional songs and much more.
The Wrecking Crew won rave reviews and over a dozen awards when it played on the festival circuit. The film includes moving and candid interviews with Brian Wilson, Cher, Nancy Sinatra, Herb Alpert, Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Roger McGuinn, Gary Lewis, Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, Al Jardine and the largest selection of Wrecking Crew members assembled since their session days.
Featuring 131 original music cues, the American Federation of Musicians has acknowledged that The Wrecking Crew contains one of the largest soundtracks composed of original synchronised music of any film in history, with songs by the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, The Monkees, The Byrds, The Mamas & Papas, Sonny & Cher, Elvis, The Ronettes and dozens of others.
Description
There was only one band behind them all!
Deluxe 4 CD box set featuring many of the biggest hits that the Wrecking Crew played on for numerous artists and bands, including The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Mamas & The Papas, The Byrds, Jan & Dean, Righteous Brothers, Herb Albert, Ray Charles, Sonny & Cher, Seals and Crofts and dozens more.
3 CDs are filled with hits and interviews about the songs and the 4th CD is called The Crew Cuts which is filled with songs cut under the musicians' own names.
The Wrecking Crew was the "house" band for West Coast Pop/Rock hits from the U.S. in the mid-60's. The combined fire-power of these studio giants performed on countless hits helping fuel tens of millions of dollars in single and album sales. If you listened to songs by The Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, The Fifth Dimension, The Mamas & The Papas, The Turtles, The Monkees and scores of other bands, they all relied on spontaneous tasty licks and fills these pros provided to flesh out and finish their ideas.
This deluxe 4CD box set illustrates part of the story of "The Wrecking Crew". This is the first time this grouping of songs has ever been put together. Each song was chosen because of a connection to the Wrecking Crew session musicians. The credits of the musicians listed were compiled from the contracts provided by the American Federation of Musicians.
The Wrecking Crew album is released as a companion to Wienerworld's award-winning DVD The Wrecking Crew (WNRD2591), the music-filled documentary that tells the story of the unsung musicians. The Wrecking Crew brought the flair and musicianship that made the American "West Coast Sound" a dominant cultural force around the world.
Accompanying DVD Details:
WNRD2591 – The Wrecking Crew documentary (2DVD) features The Wrecking Crew film plus six hours of bonus content
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Mark Farner
The Flamin Groovies
The Blasters
Johnny Thunders
Great White
Todd Rundgren
Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo
999
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
