The Wrecking Crew — A documentary available on Amazon and other places.
You might notice a theme in my Top Instrumental TV Show Theme Songs list where I mention The Wrecking Crew. If you don't know about them, you should watch this. Everyone has heard them play. Everyone. Once you do, you will understand how they influenced you. I saw this documentary listed on Amazon Prime and jumped. I had an okay knowledge of The Wrecking Crew and its influence on music. But, wow, this documentary is fascinating and toe-tapping.
About The Wrecking Crew (SOURCE: Magnolia Pictures)
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.
What musicians did they play with? (SOURCE: udiscovermusic.com)
The Wrecking Crew were the session musicians of choice for Phil Spector when he constructed his Wall Of Sound, and they were at the top of most producers' call lists. The musicians appear on songs by nearly every prominent American pop performer of the era, including The Byrds, The Mamas And The Papas, Elvis Presley, Harry Nilsson, The Beach Boys, Sam Cooke, The Monkeys, Carpenters, The Ronettes, Simon And Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Sonny & Cher, Elvis, and Nancy Sinatra.
What TV music did they make?
Tommy Tedesco was one of the core members of The Wrecking Crew and his guitar introductions were essential to many of the famous television theme tunes of the era, including The Twilight Zone, Green Acres, Bonanza, M*A*S*H*, Batman, Mission: Impossible and Hawaii Five-O – along with film scores such as Born Free.
Watch this documentary!!