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Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack accompanies Questlove’s directorial debut documentary. Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack accompanies Questlove’s directorial debut documentary.

Like the documentary, most of the audio recordings that were recorded during the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival have not been heard for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America’s history lost – until now.   The Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is a joyous musical celebration and the rediscovery of a nearly erased historical event that celebrated Black culture, pride and unity.

Additionally, the Soundtrack boasts everything from B.B. King’s poignant and powerful guitar-driven gem “Why I Sing The Blues” to the rapturous “Precious Lord Take My Hand” by The Operation Breadbasket Orchestra & Choir featuring Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples. Not to mention, Gladys Knight & The Pips show out on a simmering “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, while Nina Simone’s voice smoulders on “Backlash Blues” and “Are You Ready”. Tracks: CD
The Chambers Brothers Uptown
B.B. King Why I Sing The Blues
The 5th Dimension Dont Cha Hear Me Callin To Ya
The 5th Dimension Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
David Ruffin My Girl
The Edwin Hawkins Singers Oh Happy Day
The Staple Singers Its Been A Change
The Operation Breadbasket Orchestra & Choir Featuring Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples Precious Lord Take My Hand
Gladys Knight & The Pips I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Mongo Santamaria Watermelon Man
Ray Barretto Together
Herbie Mann- Hold On, Im Comin
Sly & The Family Stone Sing A Simple Song
Sly & The Family Stone Everyday People
Nina Simone Backlash Blues
Nina Simone Are You Ready

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