Best Film Acting Performances By Musicians, Host of Slow Burn on the Muders of Tupac & Biggie
Best Acting By Musicians
Over the years, several notable musicians have tried their hand at acting in movies, whether it’s playing a character or playing themselves. While the results are mixed, there have been a handful of great, pitch perfect performances. With the Oscars looming, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite acting performances by musicians in film.
Joel Anderson of Slow Burn
Jim and Greg talk with Joel Anderson, host of the third season of the podcast Slow Burn, which focuses on the murders of the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.
Featured Songs
- Eminem, "Lose Yourself," 8 Mile: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture, Interscope, 2002
- The Notorious B.I.G., "Somebody's Gotta Die," Life After Death, Bad Boy, 1997
- Aretha Franklin, "Think (feat. The Blues Brothers)," The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording, Atlantic, 1980
- Aimee Mann, "Save Me," Magnolia: Music from the Motion Picture, Warner, 1999
- Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Around the World," Californication, Warner Bros., 1999
- Tom Waits, "Martha," Closing Time, Asylum, 1973
- Screamin' Jay Hawkins, "I Put a Spell on You," At Home with Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Okeh/Epic, 1958
- Dolly Parton, "9 to 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA, 1980
- Michael Hutchence, "Dogs In Space," Dogs In Space (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Chase, 1986
- Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch, "Good Vibrations (feat. Loleatta Holloway)," Music For The People, Interscope, 1991
- Mark Wahlberg & John C. Reilly, "Intro (Feel The Heat)," Boogie Nights: Music From The Original Motion Picture, Capitol, 1997
- The Notorious B.I.G., "Big Poppa (Instrumental)," Big Poppa (single), Bad Boy, 1994
- 2Pac, "Changes," Greatest Hits, Death Row, 1998
- The Notorious B.I.G., "Juicy," Ready To Die, Bad Boy, 1984
- 2Pac, "Dear Mama," Me Against the World, Interscope, 1995
- 2Pac, "Trapped," 2Pacalypse Now, Interscope, 1991
- The Notorious B.I.G., "Ten Crack Commandments," Life After Death, Bad Boy, 1997
- 2Pac, "Hit 'Em Up," (single), Death Row, 1996
- Jay-Z, "Brooklyn's Finest (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.)," Reasonable Doubt, Roc-A-Fella, 1996
- Drake, "Hotline Bling," Views, Roc-A-Fella, 2016
- Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations, "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me," Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations, Motown, 1968
- Marvin Gaye, "Trouble Man," Trouble Man, Tamla, 1972
- The Supremes, "Stop! In The Name of Love," More Hits by The Supremes, Motown, 1965
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