1969 News Report - Soul Music & The Record Industry

1969 SPECIAL REPORT: "SOUL MUSIC & THE RECORD INDUSTRY"

This episode contains a look at the "soul music" record industry. It focuses on current trends in soul music and examines whether the industry exploits and controls the black performer. Appearing in the segment are Smokey Robinson of "The Miracles"; Gladys Knight and the Pips, who record for the Motown Record Co.; and Isaac Hayes ("Hot Buttered Soul," Stax-Volt Record Co.).