Tonight, soul music legend William Bell sits down with Tavis Smiley on his PBS show to discuss 'This Is Where I Live,' Bell's first release for Stax Records in over 40 years. William and Tavis discuss the early days of Stax in a preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvI03qM5Tdk
William Bell, one of the architects of the Memphis sound as a writer, producer and performer at Stax Records, has returned with an acclaimed new album, 'This Is Where I Live' produced by GRAMMY-winner John Leventhal (Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell). The album has met with raves since its release, with the New York Times declaring on their front page: "A Memphis Legend Is Back." In addition, he's been featured in the New Yorker, NPR's Weekend Edition, Vice, Pitchfork and more.
"Bell is an enduring source of brilliance." - Associated Press
"Age becomes Bell's voice." - NPR Music
"The most personal work Bell has ever created." - Chicago Tribune
"William Bell, at age 76, is back with what may be the best album of his life." - Bitter Southerner
Tavis Smiley airs at the following times on PBS tonight:
New York: Midnight
Southern California: 11PM
Atlanta: 11:00PM
Chicago: 1:30AM
Philadelphia: 11:30PM
Dallas: 1AM
Boston: 12:30AM
Washington, DC: 12AM
Houston: 12:30AM
For all other locations, please check your local listings at: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/tavissmiley/tune-in/
Buy This Is Where I Live:
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/WBtiwiliTunes
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/WBtiwilamazon
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