"Director: Joe Lauro"

• Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions - Movin' On Up 1965 - 1974 | DVD | (05/05/2008) from £21.58   |  Saving you £-6.59 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  This two-hour film tells the incredible story of one of the greatest artists and most important R&B groups of all time. Also included in the documentary are 22 complete vintage television performances from The Impressions and Curtis Mayfield's solo career filmed between 1965 and 1973. In addition to telling the history of Curtis Mayfield as an artist and the Impressions as a group the film explores how The Impressions' music was a virtual soundtrack for the civil rights era in the '60s. In an interview filmed exclusively for the documentary civil rights leader Ambassador Andrew Young (who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) speaks about the effect classic Impressions songs such as People Get Ready Choice of Colours and We're A Winner had on the movement and how often their songs were sung for inspiration in churches and during marches (some led by Dr. King.) The film also shows how Curtis Mayfield's solo work helped define the early '70s. Chuck D leader of the rap group Public Enemy provides context about Curtis's music as a soundtrack to the grim realities of urban life culminating with his 1972 masterpiece Superfly. In addition Carlos Santana speaks about Curtis Mayfield's unique genius as a songwriter artist and teacher and also comments on the spiritual nature of his music. Also featured in the film are Impressions Fred Cash and Sam Gooden who discuss the history of the group beginning with their origins in the late '50s and share incredible stories about many of their classic songs as well as give insight into Curtis as a songwriter. In addition producer/arranger Johnny Pate speaks about the recording process of their classic songs and reminisces about the Impressions in the studio. Altheida Mayfield Curtis's widow provides tender insight into the personal side of Curtis including his inspirations and aspirations as well as stories about Curtis as a husband and family man. Curtis Mayfield himself speaks through several archival interviews filmed throughout his career. Tracklist: It's All Right (1965) Woman's Got Soul (1965) I Need You (1965) People Get Ready (1965) Meeting Over Yonda (1965) We're A Winner/Amen (1968) This Is My County (1970) Choice of Colours (1969) Check Out Your Mind (1970) (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Gonna Go (1970) Keep On Keeping On (1972) We've Got To Have Peace (1972) We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue/ Give Me Your Love (1972) Superfly (1972) Freddie's Dead (1972) Pusherman (1972) Eddie You Should Know Better (1973) Future Shock (1973) The Makings Of You (1970)

• Sam And Dave - The Original Soul Men - 1967-1980 | DVD | (05/05/2008) from £21.58   |  Saving you £-6.59 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  This fantastic film focuses on the music and careers of legendary soul duo and Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees including their influence on the original Blues Brothers and the post Sam & Dave career of Sam Moore. When you hear Sam & Dave you hear the black church - Al Bell ( Owner Stax Records) The two-hour plus DVD tells the story of two legendary singers Sam Moore and Dave Prater through their early years as young Gospel performers who under the spell of Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson abandon the Church to form the greatest Soul Duo of all time. The story is told with the help of 22 complete vintage concert and television performances from 1966-80 as well as an incredible performance of Sam Moore filmed in Japan in 2007. Tracklist: Disc One: 1. Soul Man 2. I Take What I Want 3. You Don't Know Like I Know 4. Soothe Me 5. Road Runner 6. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby 7. Hold On! I'm A Comin' 8. You've Got It Made 9. You Got Me Hummin' 10. I Don't Need Nobody 11. Soul Sister Brown Sugar/Lucky Ol'' Sun 12. Make It Easy On Yourself 13. Born Again 14. I Thank You 15. Lucky Ol' Sun 16. Baby Don't Stop Now 17. Soul Man 18. You Are So Beautiful Bonus Performances: 1. Soul Man 2. I Take What I Want 3. Secret Agent Man 4. Your Gonna Need Him After A While 5. We Will Understand It Better Bye And Bye 6. I Am A Pilgrim