The Blues Brothers: Quick Facts

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Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as Jake and Elwood Blues in The Blues Brothers, wearing black suits, hats, and sunglasses, standing in front of a car and industrial backdrop.

Ray Charles plays keyboards while Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, dressed in black suits, hats, and sunglasses, dance back-to-back in a scene from The Blues Brothers.

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