Name: Memphis Development Foundation Presents - Beale Street Saturday Night
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

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ovcd119

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Download code: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-04-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0816651016754

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

ovlp119

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2015-04-27

0816651016884

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Various

Genre GB

Blues / Gospel

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Omnivore

Omnivore Recordings is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, USA. Founded in 2010 by music industry veterans Cheryl Pawelski, Greg Allen, Dutch Cramblitt, and Brad Rosenberger, the label specializes in preserving legacies and music created by historical, heritage, and catalog artists. They are also known for releasing previously unissued and newly found "lost" recordings.

With a mission to honor the rich musical history of artists from various genres, Omnivore Recordings has acquired the catalogs of renowned musicians such as *The Buck Owens Estate*, *Big Star*, and *Game Theory* in 2017. This acquisition further solidifies their commitment to preserving important musical works that may have otherwise been forgotten or lost.

As a leading authority on archival releases and reissues, Omnivore Recordings ensures that fans of these artists can continue to enjoy their timeless music while introducing new audiences to their incredible talent. With a dedication to quality sound restoration and comprehensive liner notes, they provide listeners with an immersive experience into the artist's world.

Reissue of James Luther Dickinson's 1979 Masterpiece for the Memphis Development Foundation. It features With Ry Cooder, Jim Dickinson, Sid Selvidge, Sleepy John Estes, Furry Lewis and more. Memphis' Beale Street had been a hub of music and activity since the 1860s. As it was being plowed under for 'urban renewal' in 1976, James Luther Dickinson - who had played with The Stones, Ry Cooder and the Flamin' Groovies (later with Bob Dylan and the Cramps among others), as well as produced Big Star, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Alex Chilton (also, The Replacements, Green On Red, and Mudhoney ) - decided to not only celebrate the legacy of great Memphis music, but make it back into the place where both the blues and rock 'n' roll originated. A camaraderie of Memphis musicians, photographers, artists, thespians and 'appropriate weirdos' gathered under Dickinson's direction to record the heart of Beale Street - past and present. From Furry Lewis and Sleepy John Estes to Sid Selvidge and Dickinson's own Mud Boy and The Neutrons, 'Beale Street Saturday Night' is an unparalleled audio trip through Memphis music history. Recorded in places varying from artists' homes, to Ardent Studios, to The Orpheum Theatre, 'Beale Street Saturday Night' was originally created as a fundraiser for the Memphis Development Foundation. This reissue will serve a similar purpose as a portion of the proceeds will go to support the radio program Beale Street Caravan which focuses on Memphis music, new and old. 'Beale Street Saturday Night' features new liners from Jim Lancaster (who worked on the original issue) and previously unseen photos. This first ever reissue of 'Beale Street Saturday Night' was done under the supervision and with the blessing of the Dickinson family, and it finally makes widely available this important music and historical Memphis document for new audiences to discover. In 1977, Memphis was officially declared 'Home of the Blues' by an act of Congress. So, welcome home. CD - First time on CD.LP - Clear Vinyl with Download.

Memphis Development Foundation Presents - Beale Street Saturday Night

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