Movie: Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

Top 9 Billed Cast

Casey Kasem
Casey Kasem

Self

James Brown
James Brown

Self (archive footage)

Otis Redding
Otis Redding

Self (archive footage)

Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin

Self (archive footage)

Ben E. King
Ben E. King

Self (archive footage)

Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder

Self (archive footage)

Ike Turner
Ike Turner

Self (archive footage)

Tina Turner
Tina Turner

Self (archive footage)

Percy Sledge
Percy Sledge

Self (archive footage)

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  • Overview

    Radio disc jockey legend Casey Kasem presents this collection featuring momentous occasions in music history. This installment delves into the mid-1960s emergence of R&B, as soul became a mainstay in American music. Performances include "I Feel Good" by James Brown, "Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding, "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, "My Girl" by The Temptations, "Fingertips" by Stevie Wonder, "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge and more.

  • Release Date

    2004-04-27

  • Average

    9.8

  • Rating:

    4.9 starts
  • Tagline

    Rock 'n' Roll

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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