Sounds of Memphis

Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival

Sounds of Memphis

Music|

Documentary|

10/10

A look into the birth of the soul music scene on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Chronicles the rise of soul music, the creation of many iconic songs, and the effect that the genre would have on generations to come. Featuring interviews with B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, Steve Copper, and many other legendary artists.

James Alexander

Al Bell

James Blackwood

Paul Burlison

Steve Cropper

Jim Dickinson

Isaac Hayes

B.B. King

Willie Mitchell

Sam Moore

Calvin Newborn

Sam Phillips

David Porter

Billy Lee Riley

Lewie Steinberg

Carla Thomas

Rufus Thomas

Ike Turner

J.M. Van Eaton