Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001)

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This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler reuniting with The Impressions for the first time since 1958, as well as The Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, Eddie Holman, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Chi-Lites and many more performers singing their most memorable hits, rhythm & blues and soul classics from the '60s and '70s. In salute to several more of the greatest artists of the time, Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular also broadcasts rarely seen footage of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, James Brown, and others, performing some of their most unforgettable hits. The program is co-hosted by Dionne Warwick, Jerry "The Iceman" Butler,Sam Moore of Sam and Dave, each of whom also performs, and Richard "Shaft" Roundtree.

Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 120 min
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Production: WQED
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

concert, rhythm and blues (r&b)

More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular about?
This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler reuniting with The Impressions for the first time since 1958, as well as The Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, Eddie Holman, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Chi-Lites and many more performers singing their most memorable hits, rhythm & blues and soul classics from the '60s and '70s. In salute to several more of the greatest artists of the time, Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular also broadcasts rarely seen footage of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, James Brown, and others, performing some of their most unforgettable hits. The program is co-hosted by Dionne Warwick, Jerry "The Iceman" Butler,Sam Moore of Sam and Dave, each of whom also performs, and Richard "Shaft" Roundtree.
Who stars in Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular?
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular stars Dionne Warwick, Jerry Butler, Percy Sledge, Richard Rountree, Sam Moore, Eddie Floyd.
How long is Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular?
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular?
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular produced?
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular was produced in United States of America.