Guest CARL D Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi there. Just wondered what good films/documentaries/live recordings people like/can recommend, for example Ray and Cadillac Records. Think there's also a doc' about Otis Redding. Anyway, it'd be good to hear peoples recommendations and views. Many thanks. Carl. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Chicago's Record Row In 5 parts on the Tube, should pick the other 4 parts up from this if you view it on YT Edited January 18, 2015 by Dave Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 a large hatfull of docs/films including the above in the doc and film sections in the video feature on here source from youtube, vimeo and beyond all under a one stop roof [sharedmedia=videos:videos:303] if you do come across any not yet added then can add them in a simple 5 secs procedure and so help both build up a useful reference plus have your own archive/bookmark section link to feature https://www.soul-source.co.uk/videos/ 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The Temptations film is well worth watching. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Boogaloo Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 20 feet from Stardom, Muscle Shoals and Search for Sugarman would be a good start Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest son of stan Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 'The Five Heartbeats'. Haven't seen it since it came out (1991) so I don't know if it has stood up but i remember enjoying it at the time. Drama loosely based on the stories of The Dells / Temptations possibly a few others.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Billy Paul. Am I Black Enough For You Is very well done, and worth a watch. Probably one of the best of its time. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Billy-Paul-Black-Enough-You/dp/B002BF51BU/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1421763825&sr=1-1&keywords=billy+paul+am+i+black+enough+for+you There are numerous Marvin Gaye, but mostly just concert ones. Pretty sure the Montreux one is strongest but a while since I watched them. Solomon Burke one is worth a watch, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Solomon-Burke-Everybody-Needs-Somebody/dp/B000NJLPQ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421763724&sr=8-2&keywords=solomon+burke+dvd I have lots but can;t think of much more at moment Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Cane Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 The Temptations film is well worth watching. Twas brilliant Dave, the guy who played Ruffin was more like Ruffin than Ruffin himself Kev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Backflipboy Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Only The Strong Survive - Ft Wilson Pickett, Isacc Hayes, Sam Moore, Mary Wilson, Jerry Butler, The Chi Lites ...... excellent movie 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Garry Huxley Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 dreamgirls, movie depicting the story of Bobbie Smith & The Dreamgirls staring Beyoncé. awesome movie. garry Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Garry Huxley Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Battle of the giants, Docuflick featuring chuck berry & bo diddly live on stage playing off against each other Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Philippe Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Solomon Burke one is worth a watch, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Solomon-Burke-Everybody-Needs-Somebody/dp/B000NJLPQ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421763724&sr=8-2&keywords=solomon+burke+dvd Yes it is. The same for "Soul Survivor", the documentary on James Brown : https://www.amazon.com/James-Brown-Survivor-Afrika-Bambaataa/dp/B0000DJF4C/ref=sr_1_6?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1421933416&sr=1-6&keywords=soul+survivor A narrator read excerpts from Brown's' autobiography while James himself adds some comments, as do a lot of people who shared his life (musicians, wives...). In her book Marva Whitney mentions this DVD, where she's interviewed. Here's the link to see this film : 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest CARL D Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thankyou for all your suggestions-much appreciated!! I've just watched Cadillac Records, which is really interesting as a pre-cursor to our beloved Soul. Also found the Otis Redding dvd-Dreams to remember. Again, really interesting info'/anecdotes about Stax and Otis, from musicians/related and family. Steve Croppers' stories about his relationship with Otis are extremely endearing, and footage of their wonderful creations sent tingles down my spine! Excellent, and totally recommended viewing pleasure. Cheers, Carl. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Obviously- "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown". Any of the other DVDs from Motown ( in the U.S.) are also worth watching- "The Supremes", "The Four Tops", "The Temptations", "The Miracles " , "Marvin Gaye" and "Motown- The DVD" all have great mostly television performances from the artists. "The T.A.M.I Show" is mostly made up of British Invasion groups but... there's some great live work from Chuck Berry, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, and has the Blossoms backing up the performers. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm watching one, it's 1 hour 40 minutes long, made in 2003 called "Togetherness a Northern Soul Documentary". Looks good, huge file though, some 1.27GB. No idea where I got it from, well worth hunting out though. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Move on up - the Curtis/Impressions story... There's a wicked Atlantic one that I can't remember the name of... John Lee Hooker - That's my story... Respect yourself - the Stax Story Edited May 5, 2015 by Dayo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest manusf3a Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 On you tube......Curtus Mayfield live at Ronnie Scotts, includes him doing Billy jack(awesome song), not a movie as such but filled with soul from top to bottom side to side and back to front and well worth watching.R.I.P Curtis God bless . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
25miles Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 On you tube......Curtus Mayfield live at Ronnie Scotts, includes him doing Billy jack(awesome song), not a movie as such but filled with soul from top to bottom side to side and back to front and well worth watching.R.I.P Curtis God bless . yeh man...........Curtis without a doubt THE guvoner!! 1972.......old grey whistle test.........gotta have peace.......fekkin quality 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 18/01/2015 at 23:24, Boogaloo said: 20 feet from Stardom, Muscle Shoals and Search for Sugarman would be a good start Searching for Sugar Man (2012) Category: Film Sky Arts Freeview:11Sky:820Virgin:165BT:349 Wed 27 Apr 9:00pm-10:40pm (1 hour 40 minutes) Documentary following two fans in search of their musical idol. American singer Sixto Rodriguez enjoyed a brief recording career in the 1970s before fading into obscurity. However, his politically conscious music became incredibly popular in South Africa. Bizarre stories of his death had circulated over the years, but two devotees plan to find out what really became of him follower a bit later by: Muscle Shoals (2013) Category: Film Sky Arts Freeview:11Sky:820Virgin:165BT:349 Wed 27 Apr 11:40pm-1:55am (2 hours 15 minutes) A look inside the acclaimed music hub, located alongside the Tennessee River. The studio's output has helped to create some of the most important and resonant songs of all time. Founder Rick Hall overcame poverty and tragedy and brought black and white musicians together in Alabama's cauldron of racial hostility to create music for the generations. Contributors include Greg Allman, Clarence Carter, Mick Jagger, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Keith Richards and Percy Sledge 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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