All-Star Extravaganza Features Performances By Wilson Pickett, Santana, Ike & Tina Turner, Staples Singers And more


Wilson Pickett is featured on 'Soul To Soul'
(Jul. 23, 2004) LOS ANGELES – Long considered one of the greatest music films of all time, Soul To Soul documented the monumental March 6th 1971 concert in which a host of music and cultural icons traveled from the U.S. to Ghana, West Africa to take part in a 14-hour extravaganza celebrating the 14th anniversary of Ghana’s independence from British rule.

Reelin’ In The Years Productions, the world’s largest music footage library, and Rhino Home Video are honoring that historic event by releasing Soul To Soul for the first time ever on a two-disc set on August 24, 2004. Disc one contains the 95-minute, full-length feature film and has been newly remastered and restored from the original 35mm negative by the Grammy Foundation. Disc two contains the original soundtrack CD expanded to over 60 minutes of music including performances not seen in the film.

Soul To Soul will be available at all retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested retail price of $24.99. Pre-book is July 27.

Among the disc’s many highlights are Ike & Tina Turner’s immortal rendition of “River Deep, Mountain High;” the original Santana band performing their classic version of “Black Magic Woman,” and Mavis Staples and Les McCann’s emotional words as they witness the sorrow of the Slave Dungeons of Ghana. Soul To Soul is such a collection of electrifying musical performances and cultural interactions that it’s nearly impossible to narrow the film down to one defining moment.

Over 100,000 enthusiastic locals gathered in Black Star Square that day to witness the historic exchange of cultures. Those in attendance, including the Reverend Jesse Jackson saw Wilson Pickett performing a smoldering version of “Land of 1000 Dances,” jazz greats Les McCann and Eddie Harris jamming with local Ghanian artist Amoah, gospel legends The Staple Singers imploring for the oppressed on “When Will We Be Paid,” and more. Watched in a single setting, Soul To Soul has spellbinding power, showcasing a brilliant blend of traditional African music and the roots of American soul.

DVD Special Features - The remastered Soul To Soul is presented in 5.1 surround sound and is restored from the original 35 mm negative. There are 15 classic performances, in addition to four separate commentary tracks including Mavis Staples, Les McCann, Ike Turner, Santana drummer Michael Shrieve and more. Other special features include a bonus performance of Ike & Tina Turner’s risqué version of “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” salvaged from the cutting room floor and a 24-page booklet with an essay by Grammy-award-winning author Rob Bowman, featuring newly discovered photos from artists and crew.

About Reelin’ In The Years Productions - Reelin’ In The Years Productions is the largest music footage library in the world, housing over 10,000 hours of performances from all genres of music covering the last 50 years. Most of the footage in their library has never been seen or heard by the world at large. Reelin’ In The Years Productions last release The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966 DVD series was nominated for a GRAMMY award in the category of "Best Long Form Music Video" and also received The Blues Foundation's prestigious 2004 Keeping The Blues Alive (KBA) Award. For further information go to http://www.reelinintheyears.com.

About Warner Strategic Marketing - Based in Burbank, California, Warner Music Group’s Warner Strategic Marketing division serves as the central catalog development, licensing, soundtrack, and television marketing area for the corporation. Consisting of Rhino Entertainment, Warner Music Group Soundtracks, WSM Home Video, Warner Special Products, and WMG’s Television Marketing department, WSM develops, markets, and promotes both audio and video products from the vast WMG catalog. The division is also responsible for licensing WMG’s music for film, television, and video game uses, and for creating custom premium products. Additionally, WSM develops soundtrack opportunities for release by WMG labels.

CONTACT: Susan Clary/Big Monkey at 323-653-4987 or scbigmonkey@earthlink.net

** David Peck of Reelin’ In The Years Productions, as well as WSM executives are available for interviews upon request.

SOUL TO SOUL

DVD Price: $24.99 U.S. / Street Date: August 24, 2004 / Pre-Order Date: July 27, 2004 / Film Total Running Time: +-95 minutes / DVD Catalog Number: R2 970327 / U.S. Rating: NR / Canadian Rating: NR /

Track List:

DVD - SOUL TO SOUL FILM

Soul To Soul - Ike & Tina Turner

In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett

Sit Yourself Down - Voices Of East Harlem

Jolinkomo - Voices Of East Harlem

Run, Shaker Life - Voices Of East Harlem

Jungle Strut - Santana

Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen - Santana

The Price You Gotta Pay To Be Free - Les McCann & Eddie Harris

Hey Jorler - Les McCann & Eddie Harris with Amoah

When Will We Be Paid - The Staple Singers

Are You Sure - The Staple Singers

Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Ike & Tina Turner

River Deep - Mountain High - Ike & Tina Turner

I Smell Trouble - Ike & Tina Turner

Land Of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett

I’ve Been Loving You Too Long* - Ike & Tina Turner

* Bonus Track

CD - SOUL TO SOUL SOUNDTRACK

The Kumasi Drummers

Soul To Soul - Ike & Tina Turner

Run, Shaker Life - Voices Of East Harlem

Ishmael Adams & The Damas Choir

Hey Jorler - Les McCann & Eddie Harris with Amoah

Are You Sure - The Staple Singers

He’s Alright - The Staple Singers

Kwa Mensah

Ooh Poo Pah Doo* - Ike & Tina Turner

I Smell Trouble - Ike & Tina Turner

In The Midnight Hour* - Wilson Pickett

Funky Broadway - Wilson Pickett

Land Of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett

Choose Your Seat And Set Down (Walk All Over God's Heaven)* - Voices Of East Harlem

Soul To Soul (2004)* - Earl Thomas

* newly added track not on original LP release


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source: Susan Clary / 323-653-4987 or scbigmonkey@earthlink.net ARTWORK: http://www.wsm-us.com/media/

Great!! This and Wattstax on DVD !!

Hopefully they will release Motowns
"Save the children" benefit concert from 1973 with
MarvinGaye,Jackson 5,Gladys Knight,Curtis Mayfield etc.
/peace Manki

paligap said:

Instant purchases

paligap said:

Wow! christmas is coming early this year!

Dancelot said:

u cansay that again