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Troubadours (2011)
Director: Morgan Neville
Cast: Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Elton John, Carole King
6.8
64%Runtime91 min
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In the wake of the turbulent 1960s, a new style of song and songwriter came to the fore – a style marked by vulnerable introspection and raw, naked emotion. Backed by little more than a lone acoustic guitar or simple piano, these exciting voices descended upon Los Angeles, now emerging as the center of the American music scene. Their epicenter for self-expression became an old beatnik folk club and a fitting name: The Troubadour. TROUBADOURS traces Carole King, James Taylor and the singer/songwriter scene during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The film also interweaves the intriguing story of the 'world famous' Troubadour club that cemented their musical legacy, the mercurial impresario named Doug Weston who ran it, and the performing careers of some of the best songwriters of their generation – and perhaps any generation: Carole King and James Taylor, as well as Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Joni Mitchell, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, Eagles and many others.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Troubadours, the 2011 documentary directed by Morgan Neville, received a mixed critical reception, with a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, which traces the singer-songwriter scene in Los Angeles during the late 1960s and early 1970s, has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10, indicating a generally positive audience reception.
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Fans of musical documentaries and the singer-songwriter genre will particularly enjoy Troubadours, Morgan Neville's 2011 film that provides a captivating look at the vibrant Los Angeles music scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s. With insightful interviews featuring iconic artists like Carole King and Jackson Browne, the film offers a compelling exploration of how the intimate, raw performances at the legendary Troubadour club helped launch the careers of some of the most influential singer-songwriters of their generation.
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A troubadour was a composer and performer of Old Occitan lyric poetry during the High Middle Ages (1100–1350). Since the word troubadour is etymologically masculine, a female equivalent is usually called a trobairitz.
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