You don’t have to be an expert on classic soul and R&b to recognize the American music monuments that emerged from Stax Records in the Sixties and Seventies. Sam & Dave’s “Soul Man,” Otis Redding’s “Respect” and “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay,” Isaac Hayes’ “Theme From Shaft,” and the Staple Singers’ “I’ll Take You There” — just a few of Stax’s greatest hits — made the case that the Memphis-based record company was the Southern version of Motown.
Whether anyone fully realizes that is another matter.
Whether anyone fully realizes that is another matter.
- 5/20/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Stax Records was founded in 1957 by a brother and sister duo focused on bringing local talent to the ears of their customers. But as audiences will see in the new docuseries “Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.,” which debuts on Max on Monday, May 20, the company soon blossomed into something much bigger. Even as segregation was at its peak in the American South, Stax Records helped Black and white artists come together to produce some of the biggest hits of their day. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch ‘Stax: Soulsville USA’ When: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Stax: Soulsville USA’
By 1973, Stax Records was one of the recording industry’s most influential producers of soul music, breaking acts such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Sam & Dave, and many more. In just under two decades,...
How to Watch ‘Stax: Soulsville USA’ When: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Stax: Soulsville USA’
By 1973, Stax Records was one of the recording industry’s most influential producers of soul music, breaking acts such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Sam & Dave, and many more. In just under two decades,...
- 5/20/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Get ready to groove to the beats of history as “Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A.” continues its compelling journey with Episode 4, “Chapter Four: Nothing Takes the Place of You,” airing on HBO this Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 10:00 Pm. This installment transports viewers to the vibrant 1970s era, where Stax Records experiences both soaring triumphs and devastating setbacks.
As Stax expands its reach to Los Angeles and organizes the groundbreaking benefit concert “Wattstax,” the label solidifies its commitment to uplifting the Black community through music. However, amidst the company’s flourishing success, unforeseen challenges emerge, including the collapse of their bank and legal hurdles that threaten to dismantle everything they’ve built.
“Chapter Four: Nothing Takes the Place of You” chronicles the highs and lows of Stax Records during this pivotal period, showcasing the resilience of its artists and executives in the face of adversity. Through electrifying performances and behind-the-scenes revelations,...
As Stax expands its reach to Los Angeles and organizes the groundbreaking benefit concert “Wattstax,” the label solidifies its commitment to uplifting the Black community through music. However, amidst the company’s flourishing success, unforeseen challenges emerge, including the collapse of their bank and legal hurdles that threaten to dismantle everything they’ve built.
“Chapter Four: Nothing Takes the Place of You” chronicles the highs and lows of Stax Records during this pivotal period, showcasing the resilience of its artists and executives in the face of adversity. Through electrifying performances and behind-the-scenes revelations,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready to groove to the rhythm of history with the premiere episode of “Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A.” airing on HBO at 9:00 Pm on Monday, May 20th, 2024. This captivating series takes viewers on a journey back to the 1960s in Memphis, Tennessee, where a group of interracial collaborators dares to make music on their own terms.
In “Chapter One: Cause I Love You,” audiences will witness the birth of Stax Records, a pioneering label that would become one of America’s most influential creators of Black music. Against the backdrop of racial tensions and social upheaval, Stax Records emerges as a beacon of creativity and unity, defying conventions and breaking down barriers in the music industry.
Through captivating storytelling and soul-stirring music, this episode explores the origins of Stax Records and the incredible talent that shaped its sound. From iconic artists to groundbreaking hits, “Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A.” celebrates...
In “Chapter One: Cause I Love You,” audiences will witness the birth of Stax Records, a pioneering label that would become one of America’s most influential creators of Black music. Against the backdrop of racial tensions and social upheaval, Stax Records emerges as a beacon of creativity and unity, defying conventions and breaking down barriers in the music industry.
Through captivating storytelling and soul-stirring music, this episode explores the origins of Stax Records and the incredible talent that shaped its sound. From iconic artists to groundbreaking hits, “Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A.” celebrates...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready to delve deeper into the rich history of soul music with “Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A.” Season 1 Episode 2 titled “Chapter Two: Soul Man,” airing this Monday, May 20th, at 10:00 Pm on HBO. In this captivating episode, viewers are taken on a journey through the highs and lows of the iconic Stax Records as it breaks through to the white market with the smash hit “Soul Man.”
As the episode unfolds, viewers will witness the impact of “Soul Man” on the music industry and its role in bringing soul music to a wider audience. However, amidst the success, cracks begin to appear in the company’s façade as Stax grapples with the untimely death of its star, Otis Redding, and the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Against the backdrop of legal obstacles and ongoing racial tensions in Memphis, the episode explores the challenges...
As the episode unfolds, viewers will witness the impact of “Soul Man” on the music industry and its role in bringing soul music to a wider audience. However, amidst the success, cracks begin to appear in the company’s façade as Stax grapples with the untimely death of its star, Otis Redding, and the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Against the backdrop of legal obstacles and ongoing racial tensions in Memphis, the episode explores the challenges...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
"We were on top of the world." HBO Docs has unveiled the trailer for a documentary series titled Stax: Soulsville U.S.A., arriving for streaming later this month. This docu series from HBO "captures how an underdog record label launched a movement and superstar musicians like Isaac Hayes and Otis Redding." The Memphis soul sound that electrified the world... In 1960s Memphis, an audacious set of interracial collaborators dared to make their own music on their own terms, forming Stax Records, one of America's most influential creators of Black music. At the peak of its success, Stax artists commemorated the Watts Rebellion by playing to over 100,000 African Americans at the 1972 benefit concert Wattstax. During an era of major social turbulence, systemic inequity, racial tensions, Stax saw stunning artistic & cultural success, and managed to rebound from repeated business setbacks & losses before the studio ultimately dissolved after 15 pioneering years. With appearances by Otis Redding,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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