Ellie Greenwich
BANG! The Bert Berns Story
Music meets the Mob in this acclaimed documentary, narrated by Stevie Van Zandt, about the life and career of Bert Berns, the most important songwriter and record producer from the sixties that you never heard of. His hits include “Twist and Shout”, “Hang On Sloopy”, "Cry Baby", “Here Comes The Night” and “Piece Of My Heart.” He helped launch the careers of Van Morrison and Neil Diamond and produced some of the greatest soul music ever made. Filmmaker Brett Berns brings his late father's story to the screen through interviews with those who knew him best and rare performance footage. Included in the film are interviews with Ronald Isley, Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Van Morrison, Keith Richards and Paul McCartney.
Apple TV
BANG! The Bert Berns Story
Music meets the Mob in this acclaimed documentary about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter and record man Bert Berns. Doomed with heart disease as a teenager, Berns would become a legend of the golden age of Rhythm & Blues. Narrated by Stevie Van Zandt with a cast of giants from 60's rock and soul and a pulsating soundtrack, Bang unearths the dramatic inside story of a titan of American music.
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