Sounds of Memphis

Sounds of Memphis

60 mins | Documentary, Music | Feb. 19, 2002

A look into the birth of the soul music scene on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Chronicles the rise of soul music, the creation of many iconic songs, and the effect that the genre would have on generations to come. Featuring interviews with B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, Steve Cropper and many other legendary artists.

Sounds of Memphis

60 mins | Documentary, Music | Feb. 19, 2002

Sounds of Memphis
A look into the birth of the soul music scene on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Chronicles the rise of soul music, the creation of many iconic songs, and the effect that the genre would have on generations to come. Featuring interviews with B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, Steve Cropper and many other legendary artists.
Producers Recording Academy Media Productions
Original title Sounds of Memphis
Directors Allan Holzman, Jeff Scheftel
Writers John Sutton-Smith, Allan Holzman, Jeff Scheftel

Cast

James Alexander

as Himself

Al Bell

as Himself

James Blackwood

as Himself

Paul Burlison

as Himself

Steve Cropper

as Himself

Jim Dickinson

as Himself

Isaac Hayes

as Himself

B.B. King

as Himself

Willie Mitchell

as Himself

Sam Moore

as Himself

Calvin Newborn

as Himself

Sam Phillips

as Himself

David Porter

as Himself

Billy Lee Riley

as Himself

Lewie Steinberg

as Himself

Carla Thomas

as Herself

Rufus Thomas

as Himself

Ike Turner

as Himself

J.M. Van Eaton

as Himself