{"product_id":"4571225532158","title":"Weldon Irvine - Young, Gifted And Broke  - Japan CD+DVDLimited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeldon Irvine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased 10 years after the death of Weldon Ervin. This is the world premiere 2-CD set of completely unreleased sound recordings and a self-produced documentary DVD. A collectible limited edition package with high documentary value. Disc 1 includes the original cast album of \"Young, Gifted And Broke,\" a musical for which Weldon Irving himself wrote the original story and screenplay, composed the music, wrote the lyrics, directed the music, and performed in the show. This album was produced in 1977, after the release of the RCA trilogy, and although all of the songs are inserts in the play, the simple, beautiful melodies that are the essence of Weldon's art are performed by a simple, stripped-down orchestra, making it a recording that is uniquely true to life. The uplifting \"Comin' Home,\" the bitter and mellow \"Only Yesterday,\" and the street funk of \"Tight Rope\" all feature powerful vocals and choruses. The bassist is an unknown Marcus Miller. Disc 2 is a DVD featuring a 1979 documentary produced by Weldon's childhood friend, filmmaker Collis Davis.The film, titled \"The Enlightenment of Weldon Irving,\" features interviews with Weldon and other people involved, including Marjorie Moon, manager of the Billie Holiday Theatre and Weldon's collaborator, and Weldon's grandmother, who was terminated by RCA. The film also includes interviews with Marjorie Moon, Weldon's collaborator, and Weldon's grandmother, who were all involved in the artist's struggle with the termination of his contract with RCA, his upbringing, and his musicals. The film also includes plenty of music footage that can only be seen here, including live footage of the band at the Village Gate, solo piano performances, musical scenes, and more. This is the first time that this independently produced documentary by Mr. Davis will be distributed to the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.No!Now?Never!None!\u003cbr\u003e2.We Got a Deal\u003cbr\u003e3.Just Take One Step;He'll Take Two\u003cbr\u003e4.Sermon-Dialogue\u003cbr\u003e5.Comin' Home\u003cbr\u003e6.Benediction\u003cbr\u003e7.Singing for God In The City\u003cbr\u003e8.Musical Interlude (instrumental)\u003cbr\u003e9.Black Lightnings' Song\u003cbr\u003e10.Pity for The Man\u003cbr\u003e11.Karate Dancer\u003cbr\u003e12.Ego\u003cbr\u003e13.Only Yesterday\u003cbr\u003e14.Ghetto Lament\u003cbr\u003e15.Again\u003cbr\u003e16.Tight Rope\u003cbr\u003e17.I Count It Joy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shout! Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47720064942369,"sku":"4571225532158","price":236.0,"currency_code":"MOP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4571225532158.jpg?v=1703529973","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-mo\/products\/4571225532158","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}