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Soul Men is singing on the shelves today. This hilarious DVD is filled with numerous featurettes including tributes to both its star Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes.
Twenty years after an argument that destroyed their friendship and soul band, lead singers Loius and Floyd must re-connect in order to honor their late bandleader at his funeral. In a trip that takes them on a cross-country road trip, the old friends are forced to find a way to bring their lives, and their music, back in sync.
Soul Men is singing on the shelves today. This hilarious DVD is filled with numerous featurettes including tributes to both its star Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes.
Twenty years after an argument that destroyed their friendship and soul band, lead singers Loius and Floyd must re-connect in order to honor their late bandleader at his funeral. In a trip that takes them on a cross-country road trip, the old friends are forced to find a way to bring their lives, and their music, back in sync.
This smart, witty comedy stars two-time Golden Globe nominee Bernie Mac (Transformers, Oceans 13), in his last feature film role, and Academy Award nominee Samuel L. Jackson (The Spirit, Pulp Fiction) as the soul singing legends Louis and Floyd. They are supported by an outstanding cast including Grammy winning R&B greats Isaac Hayes and John Legend, Jennifer Coolidge (For Your Consideration), Sean Hayes (”Will & Grace”) and Sharon Leal (Dreamgirls), all under the direction of Malcolm D. Lee (Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins). Bursting with bonus features, Soul Men is not to be missed.
Screenhead is sponsoring a giveaway of Soul Men. To enter the giveaway, post your name and Screenhead will pick the winner Saturday, February 28, 2009.
I listened to the Soul Men soundtrackCD yesterday and it’s worth a listen – I loved it. What poignant moment I had when I heard late legend Isaac Hayes’ original recording of Stax Records “Never Say Goodbye.” I’d say ”Goodbye” is the best song on the soundtrack.
As a whole the Soul Mensoundtrack is authentic soul music and it stands solid, faithfully recreating the legendary sound and flavor associated with Stax Records at the height of its popularity in the late ‘60s through the mid-‘70s.
The late Bernie Mac, Samuel L. Jackson and Sharon Leal offer a hilarious take on Isaac Hayes’ memorable 1972 smash “Do Your Thing” as the album’s closer. The CD also features other stellar original Stax recordings: 1971 Top 5 R&B and Top 30 pop hit) and longtime soul man Eddie Floyd (of “Knock On Wood” fame) via the 1968 hit “I’ve Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do).”
Tracklist:
1. Soul Music – Anthony Hamilton (2:58)
2. I’m Your Puppet – John Legend, Bernie Mac & Samuel L. Jackson (4:05)
3. Private Number – Chris Pierce & Leela James (3:08)
4. Water – Meshell Ndegeocello (3:14)
5. Never Can Say Goodbye – Isaac Hayes (5:16)
6. Boogie Ain’t Nuttin’ (But Gettin’ Down) – Bernie Mac & Samuel L. Jackson (4:10)
7. Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In) – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings (2:59)
8. Memphis Train – Ryan Shaw (2:53)
9. Comfort Me – Sharon Leal (2:32)
10. You Don’t Know What You Mean (to a Lover Like Me) – The Sugarman 3 featuring Lee Fields (3:30)
11. I’ve Never Found a Girl (To Love Me Like You Do) – Eddie Floyd (2:44)
12. Do Your Thing – Bernie Mac, Samuel L. Jackson & Sharon Leal (13:54)
Finally, the SOUL MEN teaser poster – yet Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes aren’t with us anymore to celebrate the filming.
SOUL MEN centers on two former backup soul singers Louis (Samuel L. Jackson) and Floyd (Bernie Mac) as they travel cross country to perform at a tribute concert in honor of their famous former band leader.
The two soul men haven’t spoken to each other in 20 years, which causes turbulence, but unenthusiastically agree to travel together for the tribute performance.
Jackson and Mac perform their own musical and dance routines in the film, which I am sure are a gem.
