ENCORE PRESENTATION: RESPECT YOURSELF: THE STAX RECORDS STORY w/ Cheryl Pawelski
Summary
On Revolutions Per Movie, host Chris talks with Grammy-winning producer Cheryl Pawelski about her box set *Written in Their Soul*, which features rare Stax songwriter demos she unearthed from archival DAT tapes. They discuss the creative process behind the collection and the documentary *Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story*, highlighting Stax’s unique open-door culture and its pivotal role in music history.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Revolutions Per Movie Live tour dates
Guest introduction: Cheryl Pawelski and her career
The process of compiling the Stax 50th Anniversary box set
Discovering and identifying rare Stax demos
Collaborating with Stax legends and the emotional impact of the music
Reviewing the documentary 'Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story'
Stax's unique culture, talent, and community roots
Otis Redding's discovery and the Stax vs. Motown dynamic
The 1967 European tour and rising international fame
Legal battles with Atlantic and the rise of Isaac Hayes
Stax's expansion into film, TV, and eventual financial collapse
The value of archival releases and preserving musical history
Final ratings, recommendations, and show outro
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