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Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions perform "We're A Winner"

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Ferguson, Andrew Lathan, Stan Bright, Hazel V Richardson, Ray Spruill, Jim

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In celebration of the impending spring season, Say Brother presents a special program showcasing the musical talents of the many African American musicians who appeared on Say Brother during its first year on the air. Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions perform "We're A Winner" for the studio audience. The program features clips of previously filmed performances by The Stark Reality, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Chambers Brothers, The Delfonics, Gwen Michaels, Ronnie Gill, and Sly and the Family Stone, among others. Produced by Ray Richardson. Directed by Stan Lathan.
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Video
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Motion Pictures
Contributors:
Ferguson, AndrewLark, TonyBright, Hazel VGomez, Jewelle
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Keywords

  1. African American Musicians
  2. African American Singers
  3. African Americans
  4. Chambers Brothers, The (Musical Group)
  5. Delfonics, The (Musical Group)
  6. Gill, Ronnie
  7. Gladys Knight And The Pips (Musical Group)
  8. Impressions, The (Musical Group)
  9. Indigos, The (Musical Group)
  10. Lords, The (Musical Group)
  11. Michaels, Gwen
  12. Music
  13. Patti And The Blue Bells (Musical Group)
  14. Performance
  15. Ruffin, David
  16. Stark Reality, The (Musical Group)
  17. Thomas, Carla
  18. Turnpikes, The (Musical Group)

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