Song Sung Blue
When Lightening and Thunder fall in love, the storm that is their life is told to the soundtrack of Neil Diamond. Hugh Jackman plays Mike, a Vietnam veteran and recovering alcoholic with a bad heart, who makes ends meet by playing small gigs. He meets Clare (Kate Hudson), a hairdresser who moonlights as a Patsy Cline cover artist. Adapted from Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary, the film is based on the lives of a real-life Milwaukee couple who fell in love, formed a Neil Diamond tribute band, and became local celebs. Writer/director Craig Brewer tells the somewhat tragic events of their lives with warmth, humour and an amazing soundtrack. Both Jackman and Hudson provide heartfelt vocals that make a Beautiful Noise. After all, a Song Sung Blue, everybody knows one.