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Often referred to as the “Motown of the South”, Stax recording studio is alive again!
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The legendary Memphis label — home to the likes of Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus and Carla Thomas, the Staple Singers, Eddie Floyd, Johnnie Taylor and The Bar-Kays — kicked off a busy schedule of reissues and new releases with Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth, Wind & Fire, a star-studded tribute to Maurice White, who paired up stars with his band’s classic songs.

When Taylor takes the stage in a special appearance with Earth, Wind and Fire, he will celebrate his roots in Southern Soul Music in the finest tradition.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stax Records and to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the historic Stax/Volt Revue, Stax Records (a division of Concord Music Group) and Reelin’ In The Years Productions are proud to announce the October 2, 2007 release of The Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967 on DVD. Featured for the first time on this 75-minute concert DVD are 18 classic full-length performances by some of the greatest soul artists of all time. Highlights include an amazing five-song set by the great Otis Redding and a blistering four songs by Sam & Dave. Also featured are performances by the legendary Booker T & the MGs . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967 includes a wealth of staggering performances from start to finish. Otis Redding delivers jaw-dropping versions of “Shake,” “Satisfaction,” the only known filmed concert performance of “Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)” and a six-minute version of “Try A Little Tenderness” in which he comes back for four encores. Sam & Dave show why they were nicknamed “Double Dynamite,” with powerful performances of “Hold On! I’m Comin’,” “When Something Is Wrong With My Baby” and a chilling version of “You Don’t Know Like I Know.” Other highlights include Booker T & The MGs’ scorching rendition of “Green Onions,” Arthur Conley’s definitive version of his big hit “Sweet Soul Music,” . . . . . . . .