About this title: When Muhammad Ali and George Foreman staged their heavyweight title fight in Zaire in 1974, a three-day music festival was held in tandem with the bout, and headliner B.B. King proved why he's regarded as the world's premier blues guitarist with this dynamic concert performed for an audience of 80,000 African fans (look carefully to spot Ali enjoying the show). Songs include "The Thrill Is Gone," "I Like to Live the Love I Sing About," "Why I Sing the Blues," and "Sweet Sixteen." ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Format: DVD
Studio: SHOUT FACTORY
UPC:826663110432
Description: BRAND NEW. In 1974, when then-heavyweight champion George Forman was preparing to fight former world champion Muhammad Ali for the historic Rumble in the Jungle" in Zaire, Africa, another stage was being set, that of concert festival. Considered to be one of his most memorable performances ever, B.B. King shone brightly to the audience of over 80, 000. Filmed and directed by Academy Awardr-winner Leon Gast (When We Were Kings), Live In Africa '74 shows King in top form, performing the songs ... read more
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