The Rutles - All You Need is Cash, Part One
November 17, 2008, admin
Eric Idle’s surreal yet laser-accurate parody of the story of The Beatles. All You Need Is Cash was certainly one of the first “mockumentaries” , and paved the way for many later films and programmes, such as This Is Spinal Tap and Best in Show.
The title derives from Eric Idle’s series Rutland Weekland Television, which was structured like a local TV channel based in Rutland (the smallest county in England at the time). The Rutles debuted as a sketch on the show.
Neil Innes, formerly of th Bnzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, wrote 20 Beatles-inspired songs used in the film. The soundtrack album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Comedy Recording of the year. The Rutles songs are very clever pastiches of Beatle originals, but are strangely entertaining in their own right.
Follow the links below to get this great Eric Idle comedy on DVD at the cheapest prices. North American version is at the CDWOW link:
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