Product Details

• Actors: Various Artists
• Format: AC-3, Color, Compilation, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Shout Factory
• DVD Release Date: October 7, 2003
• Run Time: 107 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000CEB6P
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,218 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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There were a lot of bald heads, bad backs, and big bellies crowded into Pittsburgh's Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, both onstage and off, for this November 2002 concert, and it's apparent that everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. And how could it be otherwise, when artists and audience members of a certain (i.e., middle) age get together for a 107-minute soul/R&B revue that encompasses two or three decades of terrific songs and performances? Originally broadcast by PBS, the 18-song show includes everything from soul standards like "Respect" (sung by a rather hefty but still effective Aretha Franklin) to disco hymns like Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and Thelma Houston's magnificent "Don't Leave Me This Way," with a few ballad chestnuts (Blue Magic's "Side Show," Peaches and Herb's "Reunited") added for good measure. OK, so some of these folks are a bit past their primes. But for the most part, this program (which includes several backstage interviews) is less about nostalgia than simply having a darn good time. --Sam Graham

Product Description
This live DVD serves as the companion to the highly successful PBS concert pledge special and CD box set. This event captures the greatest R&B performers and their music in a truly unforgettable live setting. Rhythm, Love & Soul is another great success from the American Soundtrack series of shows produced by Pittsburgh PBS station WQED, and Shout! Factory’s Richard and Garson Foos. Comes in 5.1 surround sound or pristine PCM stereo. Includes 3 songs from Aretha Franklin in a rare TV appearance, and backstage interviews with a number of performers.

Track List:
1. Respect - Aretha Franklin
2. At Last - Aretha Franklin and Lou Rawls
3. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Lou Rawls
4. Can't Get Next To You/Papa Was A Rolling Stone (medley) - Dennis Edwards & The Temptations Review
5. 25 Miles - Edwin Starr
6. Yes, I'm Ready - Barbara Mason
7. Everlasting Love - Carl Carlton
8. When Will I See You Again - Valerie, Helen & Cynthia, formerly known as "The Three Degrees"
9. Me and Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
10. Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
11. Side Show - Blue Magic
12. Reunited - Peaches and Herb
13. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
14. I Never Knew - Gloria Gaynor
15. Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston
16. Kiss and Say Goodbye - The Manhattans
17. Freeway Of Love - Aretha Franklin
18. Someday, We'll Be Together - Mary Wilson, Johnny Bristol and entire cast

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased, January 30, 2004

By	Mindy "Mindy" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This was an excellent, excellent performance. I totally enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. All of the performers were excellent. If I could change anything on this concert, I would allow Blue Magic and The Manhattans as well as the other performers to sing more of their hits. I am very excited about this concert and can't wait to have friends in so they can enjoy it with me. This concert was very well done. Thank you.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great but what about Vol.2?, April 19, 2004

By	Blaise SCHMITTER (Paris France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fantastic program with outstanding performances that can put to shame any of the younger acts we see on TV daily...
Now they can see what true talent and great singing is about...
Thanks PBS for putting together such a great show with a great orchestra too...
Now I saw that program when it was aired and it was longer (including performances by Chic, The Trammps and many more), and the title of this DVD says Vol.1... so there's gotta be a Vol.2 in the pipe... Please don't make us wait too long!!!
I'm already in line with my credit card...

Wonder B

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Soul, October 12, 2003

By	C. A. Ingram "carlanthony" (Solihull, West Midlands England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been waiting for this to be released having seen it on PBS Television,this is definetly a must buy for soul fans and lovers of great live performances.This video serves as a tribute to the late great Edwin starr his performance is Stunning,as are all the other performances.Fantastic to see Blue Magic and The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston.Can't speak highly enough about this dvd.Please PBS keep up these concerts before these truly amazing artists disappear and we loose the opportunity to witness their art.