Re: [Harp-L] Stax Records story on PBS

[Robert Paparozzi <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Phil,

   Thanx for posting the info on the PBS Stax Documentary...I wish I could
be home to watch it but I'll be in Europe til 8/6.

I know Stax didn't have much "Harp" involvement...but Pops Staples managed
to cool Tunes Like: "I'll take You There" and also they did some singles of
Eddie Kirkland who released a few Harp Instrumentals for the Label back in
the 60's.

I just played last week in Italy for The Poretta Soul Festival and got to
play "Mustang Sally" with the man who wrote it and he also told me he penned
"Respect Yourself", his name is Sir Mack Rice and he was a total gentleman.
I was honoured to share the stage w/ him.

   Also at this show were, Booker T & the MG's...they did killer versions of
"Time is Tight", "Green Onions" and "Hip-Hug-Her".

   After reading your post today (in Turkey) I mentioned at Dinner to Steve
Cropper and Eddie Floyd about the PBS show and they also were upset they
couldn't be in the states to watch....They then said "Rob, don't worry, WE
can tell you the whole story right now!,-) Needless to say it was a LONG
dinner with many drinks!!!!

Thanx again for the tip.
Best,
Rob Paparozzi


On 7/27/07 10:58 PM, "Philharpn@xxxxxxx" <Philharpn@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> If you care about the Stax record story and all the great music that came out
> of that company, check out the PBS special.
> 
> Check your local listings -- becasue every station can broadcast the show at
> a different time.
> 
> I just got an e-mail on the program from PBS. See below.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Great Performances
> Respect Yourself -- The Stax Records Story
> On-Air & Online
> 9-12
> Wednesday, August 1, 2007
> 9 -11 pm
> Between 1959 and 1975, Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee,
> released international chart-topping hits such as "Soul Man,"
> "Dock of the Bay" and "Respect Yourself." Founded by a
> conservative white bank teller, Stax became the pre-eminent
> soul music label in America. This film documents the Stax
> label, its visionaries and most of all, its music.
> 
> Learn more at the companion Web site.
> 
> http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/stax/index.html
> 
> 
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All the best,
Rob Paparozzi

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