TV Guide: Bill Withers

Video: Soul Power

IMDB Videos — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Clip: James Brown, BB King, and Bill Withers

Video: Oh Yeah!

AOL music — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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Video: Trailer

Trailer Addict — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The trailer for Sony Pictures Classics' Soul Power has been released by Apple. In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Africa for a 12-hour, three-night long concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. The dream-child of Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine, this music festival became a reality when they convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with The Rumble in the Jungle, the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, previously chronicled in the Academy Award-winning documentary WHEN WE WERE KINGS. SOUL POWER is a verit documentary about this legendary music festival (dubbed Zaire 74 ), and it depicts the experiences and performances of such musical luminaries as James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, among a host of others. At the peak of their talents and the height of their careers, these artists were inspired by this return to their African roots, as well as the enthusiasm of the Za

Video: Soul Power - Clip No. 1

AOL Moviefone — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Presented in conjunction with the landmark "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match between famed pugilists Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, Zaire '74 was a three-day music festival in Kinshasa that was organized by South African musician Hugh Masekela and American record producer Stewart Levine, and featured performances by such famed musicians as James Brown, Bill Withers, and B.B. King, among others. Many of the American musicians performing at Zaire '74 had been emboldened by the American Civil Rights movement, and saw their journey to Africa as a unique opportunity not just to perform for a new set of enthusiastic fans, but to explore their roots as well. However, while the forward-thinking promoters of Zaire '74 hired a talented team of documentary filmmakers to capture everything from the setup to the performances to everyday life in Kinshasa, the project ran into trouble when the Liberian investment group that financed the festival and film ran into some rather serious legal dispute

Video: Soul Power - Trailer No. 1

AOL Moviefone — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Video: Soul Power

Apple Trailers — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Africa for a 12-hour, three-night long concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. The dream-child of Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine, this music festival became a reality when they convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with The Rumble in the Jungle, the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, previously chronicled in the Academy Award-winning documentary WHEN WE WERE KINGS. SOUL POWER is a verit documentary about this legendary music festival (dubbed Zaire 74 ), and it depicts the experiences and performances of such musical luminaries as James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, among a host of others. At the peak of their talents and the height of their careers, these artists were inspired by this return to their African roots, as well as the enthusiasm of the Zairian audience, to give the performances of their lives. The concert has achiev

Video: Josh Hoge Gets His Groove On

CBS News — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Josh Hoge performs a rendition of the Bill Withers classic "Ain't No Sunshine" at the Second Cup Caf?.

Video: Oh Yeah!

SonyBMG Musicbox — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

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Video: The Fatal Hour

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Detective Captain Bill Street's (Withers) best friend Dan O'Grady, a fellow police officer, is murdered, and Bill brings in Detective James Lee Wong (Karloff) to investigate, along with gal reporter Bobbie Logan (Reynolds). The trio begin to uncover a jewelry smuggling ring on the San Francisco waterfront, possibly headed by Beldon (Reynolds), the son of a local crooked businessman. In the climatic ending, Mr. Wong tempts death during a jewelry-store robbery.

Video: The Fatal Hour

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Video: Saturday Night Live (SNL) January 17, 1976 - Buck Henry / Bill Withers, Toni Basil

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Buck Henry hosts with musical guests Bill Withers ("Ain't No Sunshine') and Toni Basil ("Wham"). Sketches include Suicide Prevention Cold Open, Samurai Deli, Kennedy Talk, Ford Press Conference, Germasol, Citizen Kane II, Weekend Update (Chevy Mugging), Mechanics Bedtime Story, King Bee, Why Call It Dope and a film by Gary Weis ("Who's Funny?"). Jim Henson's Muppets and Michael O'Donoghue (Mike Douglas w/Needles) make special appearances. Originally aired January 17, 1976.