Wattstax 1973 Documentary

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I'm sure many here have already seen this but I stumbled upon it again earlier today and thought I'd post for those who may not, especially some of the younger heads. In addition to great performances by some of the great soul artists of the day, there are a lot of interesting interviews but regular citizens in the community as well as Richard Pryor addressing the sociopolitical climate of the times.

If you ain't got nothing better to do today give it a look



disclaimer: there's extensive AAVE

 

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Black love

 

[get these nets]

Isaac from LoveBoat telling the story of his mom dropping that ETHER on his brother

MOSES shutting down everything with his entrance

Mad rap samples heard in their original version

Spoiler

the intro

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[Ol’Otis]

Black love

we've been talking about the same shyt for years

but we love each other like muthafukka

 

[Jimmy from Linkedin]

AINT I CLEAN

The Bar-Kays performance of Son of Shaft.

 

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Isaac Hayes coming to the stage is one of the most swagged out moments in history

 

[ThrobbingHood]

Damn, Cali truly fell off.

 

[Ol’Otis]

Damn, Cali truly fell off.

Why you gotta go there?

It was out of our control