Soul to Soul (soundtrack)
Soul To Soul (Music From The Original Soundtrack - Recorded Live In Ghana, West Africa) is the soundtrack to the concert film Soul to Soul released on Atlantic Records in 1971.
| Soul To Soul | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various | |
| Released | September 1971 |
| Recorded | March 6, 1971 |
| Venue | Black Star Square, Accra, Ghana |
| Genre | soul, R&B, gospel, jazz, latin rock, funk rock |
| Label | Atlantic Records |
| Producer | Tom Dowd |
| Singles from Soul to Soul | |
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The concert was held for Ghana's 14th Independence Day on March 6, 1971 at the Black Star Square in Accra. It featured an array of performers including Ike & Tina Turner, Wilson Picket, Santana, Roberta Flack, and The Staple Singers. The concert was later released in theaters in August 1971, and select performances were compiled for the soundtrack album.[1] The album peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Soul LP's chart in 1971.[2]
Critical reception
Billboard (September 18, 1971):
Soul luminaries Roberta Flack, Eddie Harris & Les McCann, Wilson Pickett, Staple Singers, Ike & Tina Turner and the Voices of East Harlem jetted to Accra, Ghana last March 6 where 100,000 West Africans celebrated Ghana's 14th Independence Day with an all-night concert which became the basis for the hit film and now album. Ike & Tina Turner warm things up for Pickett's electrifying "Funky Broadway."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Soul To Soul" (Ike & Tina Turner) | Bob Burchman, Neil Seidel | 2:45 |
| 2. | "Run Shaker Life" (The Voices Of East Harlem) | Richie Havens | 3:20 |
| 3. | "Heyjorler" (Eddie Harris & Les McCann with Amoa Azangio) | Eddie Harris, Les McCann | 6:41 |
| 4. | "Freedom Song" (Roberta Flack) | Trad. Arr. Roberta Flack | 2:57 |
| 5. | "Tryin' Times" (Roberta Flack) | Donny Hathaway, Leroy Hutson | 5:15 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Are You Sure/He's Alright" (The Staple Singers) | Ike Cargill/Roebuck Staples | 6:20 |
| 2. | "I Smell Trouble" (Ike & Tina Turner) | Don Robey | 6:50 |
| 3. | "Funky Broadway" (Wilson Pickett) | Arlester Christian | 2:25 |
| 4. | "Land Of 1000 Dances" (Wilson Pickett) | Chris Kenner, Fats Domino | 3:15 |
| 5. | "Soul To Soul" (The Voices of East Harlem) | Bob Burchman, Neil Seidel | 2:07 |
Chart performance
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Soul LP's[2] | 10 |
| Record World Albums[4] | 54 |
| Record World R&B[5] | 8 |
References
- Thompson, Howard (August 19, 1971). "Rousing 'Soul to Soul'". The New York Times.
- "Best Selling Soul LP's" (PDF). Billboard: 33. October 10, 1971.
- "Album Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. September 18, 1971.
- "The Album Chart" (PDF). Record World: 30. October 30, 1971.
- "The R&B Album Chart" (PDF). Record World: 20. November 6, 1971.