Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions - Movin on up DVD Start Price GBP 14.95 Current Price GBP 14.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Location Nuneaton See more about 'Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions - Movin on up DVD' Description To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Impressions, Reelin’ In The Years Productions and Universal Music Catalogue are proud to announce the release of the documentary Movin’ On Up: The Music And Message Of Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions on DVD. The 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. Catalogue number 1763430 Disc 1 Title Additional Info 1. It's All Right Stereo , Surround Sound 2. Woman's Got Soul Stereo , Surround Sound 3. I Need You Stereo , Surround Sound 4. People Get Ready Stereo , Surround Sound 5. Meeting Over Yonder Stereo , Surround Sound 6. We're A Winner/Amen Stereo , Surround Sound 7. This Is My Country Stereo , Surround Sound 8. Choice Of Colors Stereo , Surround Sound 9. Check Out Your Mind Stereo , Surround Sound 10. (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go Stereo , Surround Sound 11. Keep On Keeping On Stereo , Surround Sound 12. We Got To Have Peace Stereo , Surround Sound 13. We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue / Give Me Your Love Stereo , Surround Sound 14. Superfly Stereo , Surround Sound 15. Freddie's Dead Stereo , Surround Sound 16. Pusherman Stereo , Surround Sound 17. Eddie You Should Know Better Stereo , Surround Sound 18. Future Shock Stereo , Surround Sound 19. The Makings Of You Stereo , Surround Sound Disc 1 - Bonus Features Title Additional Info 1. Move On Up - Bonus Footage Stereo 2. Move On Up - Bonus Footage Surround Sound 3. Mighty Mighty (Spade And Whitey) - Bonus Footage Stereo 4. Mighty Mighty (Spade And Whitey) - Bonus Footage Surround Sound 5. We're A Winner - Bonus Footage Stereo 6. We're A Winner - Bonus Footage Surround Sound 7. We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue - Bonus Footage Stereo 8. We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue - Bonus Footage Surround Sound 9. Freddie's Dead - Bonus Footage Stereo 10. Freddie's Dead - Bonus Footage Surround Sound Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!