1 00:00:10,267 --> 00:00:11,825 I'm somebody, somebody 2 00:00:12,002 --> 00:00:14,971 And nobody's gonna hold me down 3 00:00:15,071 --> 00:00:20,907 No, nobody, nobody, nobody's gonna hold me down 4 00:00:21,011 --> 00:00:22,410 I'm somebody 5 00:00:22,512 --> 00:00:25,174 It all started on the streets of Detroit, 6 00:00:25,282 --> 00:00:28,843 where three girls named Deena, Lorrell and Michelle 7 00:00:28,952 --> 00:00:32,979 dreamed about one day becoming singing stars. 8 00:00:33,089 --> 00:00:35,649 Since their triumphant Las Vegas debut, 9 00:00:35,759 --> 00:00:39,388 they've had No. 1 albums for each of the last six years. 10 00:00:39,496 --> 00:00:43,762 And they're showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. 11 00:00:43,867 --> 00:00:47,098 But for Deena Jones, none of these exciting events compare 12 00:00:47,204 --> 00:00:51,004 to the day she became Mrs. Curtis Taylor, Jr. 13 00:00:52,142 --> 00:00:55,976 With his wife at his side, Mr. Taylor has built his music empire 14 00:00:56,079 --> 00:01:00,539 into the most successful Afro-American business in the United States, 15 00:01:00,650 --> 00:01:04,916 producing such sensations as The Family Funk, 16 00:01:05,021 --> 00:01:06,283 Jimmy Early, 17 00:01:06,389 --> 00:01:09,688 and the phenomenal Campbell Connection. 18 00:01:09,793 --> 00:01:13,820 Deena Jones has conquered the worlds of music and television. 19 00:01:13,930 --> 00:01:17,388 And soon, she hopes to take on her biggest challenge yet, 20 00:01:17,500 --> 00:01:21,266 the epic, untold story of Cleopatra's early years 21 00:01:21,371 --> 00:01:24,534 all set to the music of today. 22 00:01:25,775 --> 00:01:31,236 No, nobody, nobody, nobody's gonna hold me down 23 00:01:31,348 --> 00:01:33,316 I'm somebody 24 00:01:35,452 --> 00:01:36,749 Thank you. 25 00:01:46,930 --> 00:01:49,455 -How's my beautiful wife? -Curtis. 26 00:01:49,733 --> 00:01:53,191 -I'm not sure how to tell you this. -T ell me what? Just say it. 27 00:01:53,303 --> 00:01:56,067 I know how much time you've invested in this movie. 28 00:01:56,973 --> 00:02:00,534 But I can't play that part. 29 00:02:01,544 --> 00:02:03,603 I promised you I was gonna make you a movie star, right? 30 00:02:03,713 --> 00:02:05,237 Cleopatra is gonna get us there. 31 00:02:05,348 --> 00:02:08,249 I mean, this is the queen of a nation, not some hooker, junkie, maid. 32 00:02:08,351 --> 00:02:10,649 I know. I know. It's a very important story. 33 00:02:10,754 --> 00:02:12,119 And it's more than you. 34 00:02:12,222 --> 00:02:15,020 Think about all the beautiful black women that ain't even born yet. 35 00:02:15,125 --> 00:02:17,423 When they grow up they're gonna say, "l can play any part I want to. 36 00:02:17,527 --> 00:02:19,518 "Look at Deena Jones. She did it." 37 00:02:19,629 --> 00:02:22,063 But it's ridiculous. Come on. 38 00:02:22,165 --> 00:02:24,565 She's 16 years old for most of the movie. 39 00:02:24,668 --> 00:02:27,159 Well, baby, you'll always be 16 to me. 40 00:02:28,238 --> 00:02:29,796 Maybe that's the problem. 41 00:02:29,906 --> 00:02:32,534 Maybe you just don't see me for who I am. 42 00:02:37,547 --> 00:02:40,539 When I first saw you 43 00:02:42,552 --> 00:02:45,282 I said, "Oh, my" 44 00:02:46,356 --> 00:02:51,988 I said, "Oh, my, that's a dream 45 00:02:52,162 --> 00:02:54,824 "That's my dream" 46 00:02:55,265 --> 00:02:57,756 I needed a dream 47 00:02:57,867 --> 00:03:02,600 When it all seemed to go bad 48 00:03:02,706 --> 00:03:05,607 Then I found you 49 00:03:06,176 --> 00:03:11,614 And I have had the most beautiful dreams 50 00:03:11,815 --> 00:03:16,047 Any man's ever had 51 00:03:16,252 --> 00:03:19,312 When I first saw you 52 00:03:20,523 --> 00:03:23,583 I said, "Oh, my 53 00:03:23,927 --> 00:03:28,626 "Oh, my, that's my dream 54 00:03:29,332 --> 00:03:32,165 "That's my dream" 55 00:03:32,335 --> 00:03:38,672 I needed a dream to make me strong 56 00:03:39,175 --> 00:03:46,138 You were the only reason I had to go on 57 00:03:49,352 --> 00:03:51,411 You are my dream 58 00:03:51,755 --> 00:03:56,590 All the things I never knew 59 00:03:56,826 --> 00:03:58,885 You are my dream 60 00:03:58,995 --> 00:04:03,932 Who could believe they could ever come true? 61 00:04:04,033 --> 00:04:06,263 And who would believe 62 00:04:06,369 --> 00:04:11,966 the world would believe in my dreams, too? 63 00:04:17,680 --> 00:04:21,207 When I first saw you 64 00:04:22,051 --> 00:04:25,350 I said, "Oh, my 65 00:04:26,523 --> 00:04:28,991 "Oh, my 66 00:04:32,061 --> 00:04:38,990 "That's my dream" 67 00:04:55,718 --> 00:04:58,619 -What would make you happy, Deena? -You know. 68 00:04:58,721 --> 00:05:00,882 We got plenty of time for that. 69 00:05:01,424 --> 00:05:04,359 Please, Curtis. Let me have your child. 70 00:05:11,901 --> 00:05:15,098 -Magic, read your book. -I'm done. 71 00:05:15,472 --> 00:05:17,235 Then read it again! 72 00:05:18,408 --> 00:05:21,206 Did you look for work this week, Miss White? 73 00:05:21,611 --> 00:05:24,512 Mister, you can keep asking me that question. 74 00:05:24,614 --> 00:05:27,344 But the answer's always gonna be the same. 75 00:05:27,450 --> 00:05:29,111 The only thing I know how to do is sing. 76 00:05:29,219 --> 00:05:31,449 And since there ain't nobody letting me do that no more, 77 00:05:31,554 --> 00:05:33,681 no, I did not look for a job. 78 00:05:35,358 --> 00:05:38,350 Have you considered asking the girl's father for help? 79 00:05:39,496 --> 00:05:41,259 Magic don't have a father. 80 00:05:51,241 --> 00:05:53,004 Listen. 81 00:05:54,110 --> 00:05:56,738 I know you have questions 82 00:05:56,846 --> 00:05:59,679 Same ones as me 83 00:05:59,782 --> 00:06:04,776 How long has it been? How long will it be? 84 00:06:05,555 --> 00:06:10,720 When will come the morning to drive the night away? 85 00:06:10,827 --> 00:06:16,697 Tell me, when will come the morning of a brighter day? 86 00:06:16,933 --> 00:06:19,163 Yeah 87 00:06:19,903 --> 00:06:24,840 Patience, little sister 88 00:06:25,575 --> 00:06:30,171 Patience, little brother 89 00:06:31,281 --> 00:06:34,876 Patience, patience, yeah 90 00:06:35,818 --> 00:06:38,548 Take each other by the hand 91 00:06:39,522 --> 00:06:41,888 Yeah, yeah 92 00:06:42,692 --> 00:06:47,356 Patience, little sisters 93 00:06:48,364 --> 00:06:50,594 Patience... 94 00:06:51,267 --> 00:06:54,134 -It's from your brother. -Send it back. 95 00:06:54,470 --> 00:06:57,166 -There's cash in here. -You spend it. 96 00:06:57,473 --> 00:06:59,338 Effie White, you are a mule. 97 00:06:59,442 --> 00:07:01,876 Come on, baby, it's time to go to bed. 98 00:07:01,978 --> 00:07:04,173 Just as stubborn as your mother. 99 00:07:04,948 --> 00:07:06,609 Go home, old man. 100 00:07:07,750 --> 00:07:09,081 Magic, come on, baby. 101 00:07:11,187 --> 00:07:15,783 And a mountain to climb 102 00:07:16,993 --> 00:07:20,630 Patience, patience 103 00:07:20,630 --> 00:07:20,686 Patience, patience 104 00:07:21,631 --> 00:07:24,361 It's gonna take some time 105 00:07:24,867 --> 00:07:26,596 Yeah, yeah 106 00:07:27,770 --> 00:07:32,139 We must walk in peace 107 00:07:32,241 --> 00:07:33,606 We got to walk in peace 108 00:07:33,710 --> 00:07:35,905 It's the only 109 00:07:36,012 --> 00:07:39,345 Only way, yes 110 00:07:39,449 --> 00:07:43,510 If we want to see that morning, yeah 111 00:07:44,787 --> 00:07:46,448 Of a brighter day 112 00:07:51,361 --> 00:07:52,988 Patience 113 00:07:53,096 --> 00:07:54,120 Come on! 114 00:07:54,230 --> 00:07:55,697 Little sister 115 00:07:57,066 --> 00:07:58,556 Patience 116 00:07:59,569 --> 00:08:00,968 Little brother 117 00:08:02,805 --> 00:08:06,764 Patience, patience, yeah 118 00:08:07,410 --> 00:08:09,605 I'm gonna find a way 119 00:08:11,047 --> 00:08:12,844 Nice to see you, Effie. 120 00:08:14,217 --> 00:08:16,310 Patience 121 00:08:16,719 --> 00:08:18,516 Little sister 122 00:08:19,956 --> 00:08:21,480 Patience 123 00:08:22,058 --> 00:08:23,787 Little brother 124 00:08:23,893 --> 00:08:27,590 -T eddy, get yourself back to the party. -I'm waiting for Deena. 125 00:08:48,051 --> 00:08:51,248 It's good. It's real good. 126 00:08:51,454 --> 00:08:52,716 We wanted to surprise you, Curtis. 127 00:08:52,822 --> 00:08:54,949 That's why we went ahead and recorded it first. 128 00:08:55,058 --> 00:08:56,992 This is exactly what I need right now, Curtis. 129 00:08:57,093 --> 00:08:59,926 It's what you've been always talking about to me, a new sound! 130 00:09:00,029 --> 00:09:01,894 Still, it's a message song. 131 00:09:04,600 --> 00:09:08,058 It tells the truth. People are angry out there. 132 00:09:08,171 --> 00:09:09,468 I'm angry. 133 00:09:09,572 --> 00:09:12,132 My brother's over in Vietnam fighting in a pointless war, 134 00:09:12,241 --> 00:09:13,970 and I'm angry about it. 135 00:09:14,077 --> 00:09:15,374 That's right, Curtis. 136 00:09:15,478 --> 00:09:17,776 Isn't music supposed to express what people are feeling? 137 00:09:17,880 --> 00:09:19,541 Music is supposed to sell. 138 00:09:22,919 --> 00:09:26,184 Look, don't worry about it, Jimmy. We'll find you some new material. 139 00:09:26,289 --> 00:09:28,416 Deena, I want you to meet this guy out here. 140 00:09:28,524 --> 00:09:32,961 And about the shirt, you should lose it. It's messing up your image. 141 00:09:37,667 --> 00:09:39,567 I'm so sorry, Jimmy. 142 00:09:42,672 --> 00:09:43,730 Deena. 143 00:10:01,023 --> 00:10:04,550 Honey, you don't need to be doing that stuff right now. 144 00:10:06,529 --> 00:10:08,895 Come on, brother. It's Christmas. 145 00:10:10,099 --> 00:10:12,090 Jimmy? Baby? 146 00:10:23,179 --> 00:10:25,170 I'm not staying around for this. 147 00:10:31,654 --> 00:10:32,848 Brother... 148 00:11:01,284 --> 00:11:03,980 Yeah, but what about Holiday? 149 00:11:04,720 --> 00:11:08,747 I had Billie here every winter from '42 to '58. 150 00:11:08,858 --> 00:11:10,985 Great voice. Bad tipper. 151 00:11:14,664 --> 00:11:19,692 Well, I tell you, Effie White is the best singer this town has seen since then. 152 00:11:19,802 --> 00:11:22,703 Yeah, but the last time she performed, the girl fell apart. 153 00:11:22,805 --> 00:11:24,204 That was years ago. 154 00:11:24,307 --> 00:11:28,073 She just lost her confidence for a while. She's different now. 155 00:11:33,883 --> 00:11:36,852 Max, please. For the old days? 156 00:11:38,621 --> 00:11:40,179 They're gone, Marty. 157 00:11:44,660 --> 00:11:46,491 Sorry, Marty, but the babysitter was late. 158 00:11:48,865 --> 00:11:51,356 Effie White, this is Max Washington. 159 00:11:51,467 --> 00:11:53,992 Hi, Max. Marty said you needed a singer. 160 00:11:55,004 --> 00:11:58,496 I was just telling Max that you're serious about working. 161 00:11:58,941 --> 00:12:00,738 He knows all about you. 162 00:12:00,843 --> 00:12:03,869 You do, huh? Daddy, you don't know the half. 163 00:12:03,980 --> 00:12:06,847 One night after you hire me, we'll sit down and I'll tell you 164 00:12:06,949 --> 00:12:10,407 all about how I blew through half a million dollars in two years! 165 00:12:10,519 --> 00:12:12,214 -Hey, come on. -Drinking. 166 00:12:12,688 --> 00:12:14,952 You don't want to take up too much of the man's time. 167 00:12:15,057 --> 00:12:19,153 -Now, Carl knows all the songs. -Carl? Where's Bernard? 168 00:12:19,262 --> 00:12:20,354 He has a job in Evanston. 169 00:12:20,463 --> 00:12:22,158 But I can't sing with someone I don't know. 170 00:12:22,265 --> 00:12:24,392 Effie. You got to. 171 00:12:24,500 --> 00:12:27,401 Marty, I don't have the time. 172 00:12:28,504 --> 00:12:30,768 Max, please. Just give me a minute. 173 00:12:35,144 --> 00:12:39,308 Now, you listen, Effie White. For four months, I've been your money. 174 00:12:39,415 --> 00:12:41,246 I've taken you to every club in this freezing town, 175 00:12:41,350 --> 00:12:43,784 and I'm telling you that this is it. 176 00:12:43,886 --> 00:12:48,653 It's time that you stop making excuses so that you don't have to prove anything. 177 00:12:48,891 --> 00:12:52,793 You're gonna have to start proving it, just like the rest of us. 178 00:12:53,296 --> 00:12:56,094 I don't know. Maybe Curtis was right about you. 179 00:12:56,699 --> 00:12:59,862 You want all of the privileges but none of the responsibilities. 180 00:13:01,003 --> 00:13:04,200 Hey, Max. Thanks anyway, man. Sorry for wasting your time. 181 00:13:04,307 --> 00:13:06,172 Do you know the song? 182 00:13:06,442 --> 00:13:08,376 I told you I didn't want to see her. 183 00:13:09,512 --> 00:13:12,675 Well, you are, mister. You are. 184 00:13:15,318 --> 00:13:17,377 Look at me 185 00:13:17,954 --> 00:13:22,084 Look at me 186 00:13:23,292 --> 00:13:30,255 I am changing 187 00:13:32,435 --> 00:13:35,529 Trying every way I can 188 00:13:35,638 --> 00:13:40,598 I am changing 189 00:13:41,110 --> 00:13:44,443 I'll be better than I am 190 00:13:45,247 --> 00:13:48,683 I'm hoping 191 00:13:48,784 --> 00:13:50,809 To work it out 192 00:13:50,920 --> 00:13:55,186 And I know that I can 193 00:13:55,291 --> 00:13:58,089 But I need you 194 00:13:58,194 --> 00:14:03,826 I need a hand 195 00:14:04,500 --> 00:14:08,630 All of my life, I've been a fool 196 00:14:08,738 --> 00:14:12,037 who said I could do it all alone 197 00:14:13,275 --> 00:14:16,345 How many good friends have I already lost? 198 00:14:16,345 --> 00:14:16,777 How many good friends have I already lost? 199 00:14:17,480 --> 00:14:20,938 And how many dark nights have I known? 200 00:14:22,184 --> 00:14:26,348 Walking down that wrong road 201 00:14:26,455 --> 00:14:30,186 There was nothing I could find 202 00:14:30,559 --> 00:14:35,019 All those years of darkness 203 00:14:35,297 --> 00:14:38,494 Could make a person blind 204 00:14:38,601 --> 00:14:45,006 But now I can see I am changing 205 00:14:46,609 --> 00:14:49,544 Trying every way I can 206 00:14:50,346 --> 00:14:54,214 I am changing 207 00:14:55,251 --> 00:14:58,311 And I'll be better than I am 208 00:14:59,422 --> 00:15:03,381 But I need a friend 209 00:15:03,492 --> 00:15:08,953 To help me start all over again 210 00:15:09,965 --> 00:15:13,867 That would be just fine 211 00:15:14,236 --> 00:15:18,229 I know it's gonna work out this time 212 00:15:18,941 --> 00:15:22,934 'Cause this time I am 213 00:15:23,245 --> 00:15:28,581 This time I am 214 00:15:30,619 --> 00:15:37,548 I am changing 215 00:15:38,694 --> 00:15:41,993 I'll get my life together now 216 00:15:42,098 --> 00:15:47,502 I am changing 217 00:15:48,037 --> 00:15:49,095 Yes! 218 00:15:49,205 --> 00:15:54,575 I know how I'm gonna start again 219 00:15:56,178 --> 00:16:00,945 I'm gonna leave my past behind 220 00:16:01,550 --> 00:16:03,177 Right, baby! Sing it loud! 221 00:16:03,285 --> 00:16:08,018 I'll change my life 222 00:16:09,825 --> 00:16:13,454 I'll make a vow 223 00:16:13,662 --> 00:16:20,591 Nothing's gonna stop me 224 00:16:23,205 --> 00:16:30,134 now 225 00:16:38,454 --> 00:16:43,153 Tonight, live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California, 226 00:16:43,259 --> 00:16:46,194 it's The Sound of T omorrow, 227 00:16:46,295 --> 00:16:50,129 celebrating 1 0 years of hits from Rainbow Records. 228 00:16:50,599 --> 00:16:52,999 Every day at school, girl 229 00:16:53,102 --> 00:16:55,502 I see your smiling face 230 00:16:55,604 --> 00:16:57,834 The teacher tries to call on me 231 00:16:57,940 --> 00:16:59,703 But I can't concentrate 232 00:16:59,808 --> 00:17:01,833 Come on, Jimmy, drink this. 233 00:17:03,546 --> 00:17:06,447 -Five minutes, Mr. Early. -Yeah, all right. 234 00:17:09,718 --> 00:17:11,208 I thought you were going to stay clean tonight, baby. 235 00:17:11,320 --> 00:17:13,151 You know how important this is. 236 00:17:13,255 --> 00:17:16,452 Yeah, I was doing fine, too, till Melba came out and messed with me. 237 00:17:16,559 --> 00:17:18,754 All that, "You never take me nowhere," 238 00:17:18,861 --> 00:17:22,194 and, "I'm tired of staying in the house night after night," shit. 239 00:17:22,298 --> 00:17:25,597 Next thing I know, she's coming down the stairs in her party dress. 240 00:17:27,670 --> 00:17:29,433 Wait a minute. 241 00:17:29,538 --> 00:17:34,237 Are you telling me that your wife is out there right now? 242 00:17:34,376 --> 00:17:37,971 What was I supposed to do, baby? That's why I needed to relax. 243 00:17:39,815 --> 00:17:44,184 -Here, sugar, have a drink. -Yeah, help me out here. I'm frazzled. 244 00:17:48,290 --> 00:17:49,552 You know, it's our anniversary, too, baby. 245 00:17:49,658 --> 00:17:51,285 Don't you remember? 246 00:17:52,428 --> 00:17:56,592 -Yeah, I remember that. -Let me give you a kiss for each year. 247 00:17:57,366 --> 00:17:58,958 That's sweet. 248 00:17:59,268 --> 00:18:03,864 One, two, three, 249 00:18:04,373 --> 00:18:08,833 four, five, six, 250 00:18:09,445 --> 00:18:12,312 seven, eight. 251 00:18:15,651 --> 00:18:20,782 Eight years of unmarried life. 252 00:18:21,190 --> 00:18:24,819 Hey, come on, now. Don't tell me we're going to start this shit again. 253 00:18:24,927 --> 00:18:26,690 We'll deal with this after the show, all right? 254 00:18:26,929 --> 00:18:29,193 Don't you walk out on me, Jimmy Early! 255 00:18:29,298 --> 00:18:31,562 Girl meets boy, boy meets girl 256 00:18:31,667 --> 00:18:33,828 Fall in love, perfect world 257 00:18:33,936 --> 00:18:36,200 But if boy and girl never meet 258 00:18:36,305 --> 00:18:39,069 Then a perfect world can never be 259 00:18:39,174 --> 00:18:42,803 Come on, girl, I love you! 260 00:18:44,947 --> 00:18:48,383 -I'm going to tell her, baby, I promise! -But when, Jimmy? When? 261 00:18:48,484 --> 00:18:50,042 Please, I just need a little more time, all right? 262 00:18:50,152 --> 00:18:53,019 Time's run out, Jimmy. I get it now. 263 00:18:53,122 --> 00:18:57,058 -What you talking about? -You never really loved me. 264 00:18:57,159 --> 00:19:00,322 Lorrell. Baby, you know I love you. 265 00:19:00,829 --> 00:19:04,230 I do. But right now, I got a show to do. 266 00:19:05,501 --> 00:19:08,595 ...three, two... 267 00:19:09,038 --> 00:19:13,099 And now, the mellow sounds of Jimmy Early. 268 00:19:20,983 --> 00:19:24,783 I meant you no harm 269 00:19:26,088 --> 00:19:30,081 I never meant to make you cry 270 00:19:30,192 --> 00:19:36,222 You were the only one I've ever loved in my life 271 00:19:36,598 --> 00:19:40,762 And though it's hard for me to show it 272 00:19:41,337 --> 00:19:44,363 I've got to let you know it 273 00:19:45,207 --> 00:19:49,268 'Cause, darling I love you more each day 274 00:19:49,778 --> 00:19:52,406 But the words got in my way 275 00:19:52,514 --> 00:19:57,110 Oh, I meant you no harm 276 00:19:58,654 --> 00:20:01,680 And I would die 277 00:20:02,691 --> 00:20:05,387 If you ever said goodbye 278 00:20:05,494 --> 00:20:09,260 I love you I love you 279 00:20:09,365 --> 00:20:11,458 Hey, hold it. 280 00:20:11,934 --> 00:20:15,131 I can't do it no more. I can't sing no more sad songs. 281 00:20:15,270 --> 00:20:17,261 Hey, Curtis, this is supposed to be your night, right? 282 00:20:17,373 --> 00:20:19,500 Let's have some happy times. Right, I'm gonna give you a count-off. 283 00:20:19,608 --> 00:20:21,235 The rest of you all come in when I tell you, all right? 284 00:20:21,343 --> 00:20:22,310 What the hell's he doing? 285 00:20:22,411 --> 00:20:24,538 One! Two! Three! Hit me! 286 00:20:28,217 --> 00:20:33,814 Bass man, come on up! One! Two! Three! Hit me! 287 00:20:35,357 --> 00:20:39,418 Sound good! Yeah! Saxophone! On the four! 288 00:20:40,195 --> 00:20:42,425 One! Two! Three! Hit it! 289 00:20:49,338 --> 00:20:52,171 Come on! Horns! Hit it! 290 00:21:00,816 --> 00:21:02,681 Hey, Curly, let's rap with Jimmy Early 291 00:21:02,785 --> 00:21:06,221 Got a home in the hills Mercedes-Benz, hot swimming pool 292 00:21:06,321 --> 00:21:07,618 Got lots of friends 293 00:21:07,723 --> 00:21:09,486 Got clothes by the acre Credit to spare 294 00:21:09,591 --> 00:21:12,082 I could wake up tomorrow and find nobody there 295 00:21:12,194 --> 00:21:14,492 But Jimmy want more Jimmy want more 296 00:21:14,596 --> 00:21:17,394 Jimmy want, Jimmy want Jimmy want more! 297 00:21:20,402 --> 00:21:21,369 Listen! 298 00:21:21,470 --> 00:21:23,631 Jimmy want a rib Jimmy want a steak 299 00:21:23,739 --> 00:21:25,764 Jimmy want a piece of your chocolate cake 300 00:21:25,874 --> 00:21:27,774 But more than all that Jimmy wants a break 301 00:21:27,876 --> 00:21:30,538 'Cause Jimmy got soul, Jimmy got soul 302 00:21:30,646 --> 00:21:32,841 Jimmy got, Jimmy got, Jimmy got soul! 303 00:21:37,419 --> 00:21:39,410 Sooner or later, the time comes around 304 00:21:39,521 --> 00:21:41,921 For a man to be a man Take back his sound 305 00:21:42,024 --> 00:21:44,219 I gotta do somethin' to shake things up 306 00:21:44,326 --> 00:21:46,453 I like Johnny Mathis But I can't do that stuff 307 00:21:46,562 --> 00:21:48,894 'Cause Jimmy got soul, Jimmy got soul 308 00:21:48,997 --> 00:21:51,898 Jimmy got S-O-U-L soul! 309 00:21:58,006 --> 00:22:00,031 I can't do rock, I can't do roll 310 00:22:00,142 --> 00:22:02,576 What I can do, baby, is show my soul 311 00:22:02,678 --> 00:22:04,873 'Cause Jimmy got soul, Jimmy got soul 312 00:22:04,980 --> 00:22:08,279 Jimmy got, Jimmy got, Jimmy got soul! 313 00:22:08,383 --> 00:22:09,543 T ake it out. 314 00:22:23,198 --> 00:22:25,792 Ladies and gentlemen, please stay in your seats. 315 00:22:25,901 --> 00:22:27,664 We're back live in two minutes. 316 00:22:28,036 --> 00:22:31,631 -What'd you think of my show, baby? -You made a fool out of yourself. 317 00:22:31,740 --> 00:22:33,935 What are you talking about, man? I was just being Jimmy. 318 00:22:34,042 --> 00:22:36,408 Lorrell, will you please tell him, if you can? 319 00:22:36,512 --> 00:22:40,039 Jimmy keeps begging you for something new, but all you do is ignore him. 320 00:22:40,148 --> 00:22:41,911 Of course he's confused. 321 00:22:42,017 --> 00:22:46,044 It don't take a whiz to know that only a desperate man would drop his pants 322 00:22:46,154 --> 00:22:48,714 in living color on network television. 323 00:22:48,824 --> 00:22:50,121 Thanks, Lorrell. You told it like it is. 324 00:22:50,225 --> 00:22:53,160 Yeah, well, that ain't all I got to say to you, sugar. 325 00:22:53,262 --> 00:22:54,889 My brother, we're through. 326 00:22:54,997 --> 00:22:56,794 What you talking about? What do you mean, we're through? 327 00:22:56,899 --> 00:22:58,389 Come on, Jimmy, your time has passed. 328 00:22:58,500 --> 00:23:01,128 Hey, man, I got soul! You can't kill a man with soul! 329 00:23:01,236 --> 00:23:03,204 Come on, man. Let's at least end as friends, man. 330 00:23:03,305 --> 00:23:05,671 If you ever need some help, just give me a call. 331 00:23:09,678 --> 00:23:11,145 Whatever. 332 00:23:11,914 --> 00:23:15,850 Hey, Curtis, I don't beg! I don't crawl! I'm an original! 333 00:23:15,951 --> 00:23:19,751 Hey, where are you going? You can't leave me, girl. I love you. 334 00:23:22,324 --> 00:23:27,057 And Lorrell loves Jimmy 335 00:23:28,830 --> 00:23:33,699 Lorrell loves Jimmy 336 00:23:36,071 --> 00:23:40,770 Lorrell loves Jimmy 337 00:23:40,876 --> 00:23:45,210 It's true 338 00:23:46,415 --> 00:23:53,344 But Lorrell and Jimmy 339 00:23:53,689 --> 00:23:59,423 are through 340 00:23:59,895 --> 00:24:03,729 I got a show to do. Don't you remember, baby? 341 00:24:08,503 --> 00:24:12,803 And now, please welcome the brightest star in the Rainbow constellation, 342 00:24:12,908 --> 00:24:15,968 Deena Jones with the incredible Dreams! 343 00:24:28,023 --> 00:24:30,321 Hello, America. 344 00:24:30,425 --> 00:24:32,757 What a wonderful evening. 345 00:24:32,861 --> 00:24:35,193 -I love you all. -I love you, Deena! 346 00:24:35,297 --> 00:24:39,859 I love you, too. Curtis, baby, this is for you. 347 00:24:39,968 --> 00:24:44,302 We are a family, like a giant tree 348 00:24:44,406 --> 00:24:46,374 Branching out toward the sky 349 00:24:46,475 --> 00:24:48,272 We are a family 350 00:24:48,377 --> 00:24:51,437 We are so much more More than just you and I 351 00:24:51,546 --> 00:24:53,446 Time to go, Mr. Early. 352 00:24:53,649 --> 00:25:00,555 We are growing free 353 00:25:02,057 --> 00:25:03,490 Yeah! 354 00:25:22,010 --> 00:25:23,978 You're an incredibly beautiful woman. 355 00:25:24,813 --> 00:25:27,976 -Thank you, Jerry. -No, you're too beautiful. 356 00:25:28,083 --> 00:25:32,577 This movie is about three grifters heading to Vegas for one final score. 357 00:25:32,688 --> 00:25:35,316 When Dawn goes down on that truck driver, 358 00:25:35,857 --> 00:25:37,984 you've got to smell the desperation. 359 00:25:38,093 --> 00:25:40,084 I know that. That's what I love about her. 360 00:25:40,195 --> 00:25:42,720 There's no pretense. No fucking bullshit. 361 00:25:44,900 --> 00:25:47,596 America's sweetheart here has got a potty mouth. 362 00:25:49,337 --> 00:25:53,171 Of course, if I were to become involved, we have to do a little work on the part. 363 00:25:53,608 --> 00:25:56,941 What do you mean? I spent a year on the script, so... 364 00:25:58,346 --> 00:26:01,474 I know, and it's good. But she's not real yet. 365 00:26:01,583 --> 00:26:04,108 To start with, what kind of name is Dawn? 366 00:26:04,219 --> 00:26:07,245 I'm from the projects in Detroit and I ain't ever met a sister named Dawn. 367 00:26:07,355 --> 00:26:10,950 Well, the script's just a blueprint. It's not written in stone. 368 00:26:11,059 --> 00:26:15,496 I hear Curtis is still trying to get that crazy black Cleopatra made. 369 00:26:15,597 --> 00:26:18,896 Is it true he's got some mob money tied up in this? 370 00:26:20,268 --> 00:26:23,032 My husband has his hands full with the music side right now. 371 00:26:23,138 --> 00:26:25,732 That's why I didn't want to bother him with our meeting today. 372 00:26:29,478 --> 00:26:32,106 So, say we do decide to get in bed with you on this, 373 00:26:32,214 --> 00:26:34,444 will Curtis even let you do it? 374 00:26:34,850 --> 00:26:37,216 I hear he's got you on a pretty tight leash. 375 00:26:37,319 --> 00:26:39,014 That won't be a problem, Jerry. 376 00:26:42,691 --> 00:26:44,852 Step, step, step on over 377 00:26:46,161 --> 00:26:48,322 Step, step, step on over 378 00:26:49,598 --> 00:26:51,361 Wanting you, wanting you 379 00:26:51,466 --> 00:26:53,297 Needing you, needing you 380 00:26:54,402 --> 00:26:55,369 Shit. 381 00:26:58,673 --> 00:27:01,642 -Hey. -I didn't think it was possible, Curtis. 382 00:27:01,743 --> 00:27:04,644 I didn't think you could squeeze even more of the soul out of my music. 383 00:27:04,746 --> 00:27:07,078 -We just made it danceable, that's all. -What about the lyrics? 384 00:27:07,182 --> 00:27:09,173 That rhythm takes all the feeling out of the music! 385 00:27:09,351 --> 00:27:11,717 This is what you've been asking for. A totally new sound. 386 00:27:11,820 --> 00:27:14,015 It's gonna be bigger than R&B and rock and roll put together! 387 00:27:14,122 --> 00:27:15,248 People are getting ready to boogie, 388 00:27:15,357 --> 00:27:17,552 and when they do they're gonna do it to our music. 389 00:27:17,659 --> 00:27:20,685 Your music, Curtis. It has nothing to do with me. 390 00:27:20,962 --> 00:27:22,452 Come on, brother, you know you're my main man. 391 00:27:22,564 --> 00:27:23,997 Kiss my ass, 392 00:27:24,399 --> 00:27:25,525 brother. 393 00:27:31,339 --> 00:27:33,466 What the hell is going on now? 394 00:27:38,747 --> 00:27:40,237 No, no! 395 00:27:43,518 --> 00:27:46,578 The body was found at the Tropicana Hotel in Hollywood. 396 00:27:46,688 --> 00:27:49,782 Police say Mr. Early had been dead for over a day, 397 00:27:49,891 --> 00:27:52,724 the apparent victim of a heroin overdose. 398 00:27:52,828 --> 00:27:56,457 The 43-year-old R&B singer was recently released from his contract 399 00:27:56,565 --> 00:27:58,157 at Rainbow Records. 400 00:27:59,000 --> 00:28:01,935 She won't let me see him, Deena. 401 00:28:03,138 --> 00:28:07,097 She won't let me see my Jimmy. 402 00:28:07,809 --> 00:28:10,334 Plans are being made to fly the body back to Detroit 403 00:28:10,445 --> 00:28:11,673 where there will be a private burial. 404 00:28:11,780 --> 00:28:13,145 What a thing. 405 00:28:13,915 --> 00:28:15,382 Bad, bad scene. 406 00:28:16,718 --> 00:28:19,619 Well, thanks for the drink. 407 00:28:21,356 --> 00:28:23,654 T ell Lorrell I'll stop by tomorrow. 408 00:28:23,758 --> 00:28:26,784 C.C., man, no matter what troubles we had, you know, we're still a family. 409 00:28:26,895 --> 00:28:28,624 That's the most important thing. 410 00:28:29,865 --> 00:28:31,230 It's over, Curtis. 411 00:28:31,333 --> 00:28:34,530 Oh, come on, man. Jimmy did this to himself. You know that. 412 00:28:36,905 --> 00:28:38,304 Michelle? 413 00:28:39,207 --> 00:28:41,175 C.C. can quit. You can't. 414 00:29:01,997 --> 00:29:03,098 What's a wake? 415 00:29:03,098 --> 00:29:03,723 What's a wake? 416 00:29:03,832 --> 00:29:07,700 It's when friends get together and share their love for someone. 417 00:29:07,969 --> 00:29:13,032 -Mama, why are you so slow? -'Cause I'm old, baby. I'm old. 418 00:29:21,416 --> 00:29:23,008 Who are you? 419 00:29:26,254 --> 00:29:27,653 Effie! 420 00:29:28,390 --> 00:29:29,482 Effie! 421 00:29:31,026 --> 00:29:34,757 -Who's that man? -That's your uncle, little girl. 422 00:29:37,632 --> 00:29:39,395 Effie! Shit. 423 00:29:44,472 --> 00:29:46,963 Jimmy had so much life. 424 00:29:47,776 --> 00:29:50,870 First time I met him was right here in this club. 425 00:29:50,979 --> 00:29:54,813 He wasn't "Thunder" Early then, just little Jimmy. 426 00:29:55,750 --> 00:30:00,346 -How old was that boy, Marty? -I don't know. Probably 12. 427 00:30:00,455 --> 00:30:04,653 Well, he had hands the size of a fellow twice his age, 428 00:30:04,793 --> 00:30:07,125 and he wasn't shy about using them either. 429 00:30:07,228 --> 00:30:09,594 Yeah, Jimmy was a real little shit. 430 00:30:10,131 --> 00:30:12,122 -A real little shit. -Shit. 431 00:30:15,136 --> 00:30:19,800 I miss you, old friend 432 00:30:20,141 --> 00:30:22,336 Can I hold you? 433 00:30:22,877 --> 00:30:27,780 And though it's been a long time Old friend 434 00:30:27,882 --> 00:30:31,113 Do you mind? 435 00:30:31,686 --> 00:30:36,316 There were so many things 436 00:30:37,359 --> 00:30:40,954 I wish I had said 437 00:30:41,796 --> 00:30:45,288 I meant to love you 438 00:30:46,134 --> 00:30:49,729 But I hurt you instead 439 00:30:50,605 --> 00:30:53,836 I've come here now 440 00:30:55,744 --> 00:30:58,508 To make amends 441 00:30:58,613 --> 00:31:02,014 Can I sit down beside you? 442 00:31:02,350 --> 00:31:07,151 Can we be close again? 443 00:31:13,161 --> 00:31:14,856 Effie? 444 00:31:15,463 --> 00:31:17,431 Effie, I'm your brother. At least you can say hello. 445 00:31:17,532 --> 00:31:21,866 What gives you the nerve, C.C., coming here after all of these years? 446 00:31:21,970 --> 00:31:24,200 All I can say is I was young and I made a mistake. 447 00:31:24,305 --> 00:31:29,038 I won't be used. Not by you, not by anybody. Never again. 448 00:31:29,144 --> 00:31:33,478 I promised you I would write you a hit song. Let me do it for you now. 449 00:31:33,681 --> 00:31:35,478 I don't need you. 450 00:31:36,684 --> 00:31:38,743 No, Effie, I need you. 451 00:31:40,422 --> 00:31:44,654 Effie, I have a song and it's good. It's really good. 452 00:31:45,827 --> 00:31:47,795 But only if you sing it. 453 00:32:00,341 --> 00:32:07,247 You want all my love and my devotion 454 00:32:10,185 --> 00:32:14,485 You want my loving soul 455 00:32:14,589 --> 00:32:20,255 Right on the line 456 00:32:21,196 --> 00:32:24,188 I have no doubt 457 00:32:24,299 --> 00:32:30,135 That I could love you forever 458 00:32:30,238 --> 00:32:34,607 The only trouble is 459 00:32:35,276 --> 00:32:39,212 You really don't have the time 460 00:32:39,314 --> 00:32:42,909 You've got one night only 461 00:32:43,017 --> 00:32:45,110 One night only 462 00:32:45,220 --> 00:32:48,951 That's all you have to spare 463 00:32:50,325 --> 00:32:52,953 One night only 464 00:32:53,061 --> 00:32:57,521 Let's not pretend to care 465 00:33:00,602 --> 00:33:05,130 One night only One night only 466 00:33:05,240 --> 00:33:08,903 Come on, big baby, come on 467 00:33:10,311 --> 00:33:12,575 One night only 468 00:33:12,680 --> 00:33:19,051 We only have till dawn 469 00:33:20,755 --> 00:33:23,849 One night only 470 00:33:25,693 --> 00:33:29,527 One night only 471 00:33:30,465 --> 00:33:36,335 One night only 472 00:33:38,473 --> 00:33:40,566 -T rying to make a fool of me. -Well, Nicky said that 473 00:33:40,675 --> 00:33:43,667 the song's only got local distribution. Detroit stations mostly. 474 00:33:43,778 --> 00:33:45,245 C.C. wrote it, so that means we own it, right? 475 00:33:45,380 --> 00:33:46,347 Well, technically, yeah. 476 00:33:46,447 --> 00:33:48,176 Look, I'll get the lawyers to draw up an agreement, 477 00:33:48,283 --> 00:33:49,614 we'll demand half the royalties. 478 00:33:49,717 --> 00:33:51,514 No, no. This is the perfect song to launch my new sound. 479 00:33:51,619 --> 00:33:53,177 I want Deena to re-record it with the girls. 480 00:33:53,288 --> 00:33:54,687 Come on, Curtis, the song's already moving. 481 00:33:54,789 --> 00:33:56,120 If I can buy a hit, I can buy a flop. 482 00:33:56,224 --> 00:33:58,886 Hey, man. This is Effie's big break. 483 00:34:00,261 --> 00:34:04,163 -There's other songs. -It's business. Get on it. 484 00:34:28,790 --> 00:34:30,758 Come on, baby 485 00:34:32,794 --> 00:34:34,261 Come on, baby 486 00:34:37,365 --> 00:34:39,162 One night only 487 00:34:41,603 --> 00:34:46,404 You want all my love and my devotion 488 00:34:48,009 --> 00:34:53,345 You want my loving soul right on the line 489 00:34:54,616 --> 00:34:56,743 I have no doubt 490 00:34:56,851 --> 00:35:00,480 That I could love you forever 491 00:35:00,588 --> 00:35:03,716 The only trouble is 492 00:35:03,825 --> 00:35:06,885 I really don't have the time 493 00:35:06,995 --> 00:35:10,362 I've got one night only One night only 494 00:35:10,465 --> 00:35:13,593 That's all I have to spare 495 00:35:13,701 --> 00:35:15,328 One night only 496 00:35:15,436 --> 00:35:18,564 Let's not pretend to care 497 00:35:18,673 --> 00:35:23,235 I've got one night only One night only 498 00:35:23,344 --> 00:35:26,040 Come on, big baby, come on 499 00:35:26,681 --> 00:35:28,012 One night only 500 00:35:28,116 --> 00:35:32,075 We only have till dawn 501 00:35:32,787 --> 00:35:35,813 We only have till dawn 502 00:35:37,892 --> 00:35:41,089 One night only One night only 503 00:36:00,148 --> 00:36:03,549 One night only, yeah 504 00:36:04,852 --> 00:36:06,547 Come on, come on 505 00:36:06,654 --> 00:36:09,122 One night only 506 00:36:22,737 --> 00:36:25,205 Oh, Cecil Osborne. Cecil Osborne finally committed. 507 00:36:25,306 --> 00:36:27,274 And he's soaking me for a million bucks, but I don't care, 508 00:36:27,375 --> 00:36:30,776 because he's great with actors, Cleopatra is your first movie, 509 00:36:30,878 --> 00:36:33,574 and I don't want anything but the best for you, sweetheart. 510 00:36:35,650 --> 00:36:36,776 What's wrong? 511 00:36:37,485 --> 00:36:40,886 Nothing, Curtis. I guess I never thought it would really happen. 512 00:36:41,189 --> 00:36:42,884 You made it happen! 513 00:36:43,191 --> 00:36:46,160 I mean, you are the queen of disco. 514 00:36:46,561 --> 00:36:48,392 Maybe I'm just tired. 515 00:36:48,830 --> 00:36:53,028 Yeah, you got your interviews and your photo shoot with Vogue, 516 00:36:53,601 --> 00:36:55,592 private meetings by the pool. 517 00:37:00,274 --> 00:37:01,798 You think I'm stupid? 518 00:37:03,378 --> 00:37:04,902 When was you gonna tell me? 519 00:37:05,646 --> 00:37:08,638 I'm sorry, Curtis. I know I should have talked to you. 520 00:37:09,317 --> 00:37:11,979 It's just that this part is perfect. 521 00:37:12,120 --> 00:37:14,645 It's exactly the kind of movie I should be making. 522 00:37:15,289 --> 00:37:17,985 Curtis, baby, nobody knows music the way you do. 523 00:37:18,092 --> 00:37:20,083 It's in your blood. 524 00:37:20,695 --> 00:37:22,219 But movies are different. 525 00:37:31,439 --> 00:37:33,771 Deena, you know why I chose you to sing lead? 526 00:37:34,542 --> 00:37:36,442 Because your voice 527 00:37:38,012 --> 00:37:40,606 has no personality, no depth. 528 00:37:41,382 --> 00:37:43,316 Except for what I put in it. 529 00:37:43,418 --> 00:37:45,716 See, nobody knows you like I do. 530 00:37:45,920 --> 00:37:47,888 Well, they offered me the part and I'm taking it. 531 00:37:47,989 --> 00:37:50,184 Do you read contracts, or are you just pretty? 532 00:37:50,291 --> 00:37:52,816 You can't even take a shit and wipe your own ass unless I say it's okay. 533 00:37:52,927 --> 00:37:55,828 -Well, I'll get myself a lawyer. -What do you think they're gonna do? 534 00:37:55,930 --> 00:37:57,795 You think them honkies are gonna wait around 535 00:37:57,899 --> 00:37:59,298 while you try to drag me into court? 536 00:37:59,400 --> 00:38:01,459 Forget about it! It's over! 537 00:38:06,374 --> 00:38:11,437 Listen, I don't want those men handling you, 538 00:38:11,612 --> 00:38:13,637 because they don't know how. 539 00:38:13,915 --> 00:38:15,212 And, Deena, 540 00:38:17,752 --> 00:38:19,413 I forgive you. 541 00:38:25,593 --> 00:38:28,187 Curtis will always be here for you. 542 00:38:30,631 --> 00:38:37,434 Listen to the song here in my heart 543 00:38:38,239 --> 00:38:45,202 A melody I start but can't complete 544 00:38:46,314 --> 00:38:53,220 Listen to the sound from deep within 545 00:38:53,955 --> 00:39:00,417 It's only beginning to find release 546 00:39:00,828 --> 00:39:05,697 Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard 547 00:39:05,800 --> 00:39:08,496 They will not be pushed aside 548 00:39:08,603 --> 00:39:11,504 and turned into your own 549 00:39:11,606 --> 00:39:16,543 All 'cause you won't listen 550 00:39:17,411 --> 00:39:19,208 Listen 551 00:39:19,313 --> 00:39:22,771 I am alone at a crossroads 552 00:39:23,317 --> 00:39:26,718 I'm not at home in my own home 553 00:39:26,821 --> 00:39:30,621 And I've tried and tried to say what's on my mind 554 00:39:30,725 --> 00:39:34,286 You should have known 555 00:39:34,395 --> 00:39:37,887 Now I'm done believing you 556 00:39:37,999 --> 00:39:40,661 You don't know what I'm feeling 557 00:39:40,768 --> 00:39:44,329 I'm more than what you made of me 558 00:39:44,438 --> 00:39:48,704 I followed the voice you gave to me 559 00:39:49,410 --> 00:39:55,440 But now I've got to find my own 560 00:39:55,550 --> 00:39:59,281 You should have listened 561 00:40:00,087 --> 00:40:04,148 There is someone here inside 562 00:40:04,258 --> 00:40:07,227 Someone I thought had died 563 00:40:07,328 --> 00:40:10,820 So long ago 564 00:40:10,932 --> 00:40:16,029 Oh, I'm screaming out And my dreams will be heard 565 00:40:16,137 --> 00:40:21,769 They will not be pushed aside or worse into your own 566 00:40:22,076 --> 00:40:27,343 All 'cause you won't listen 567 00:40:27,448 --> 00:40:29,279 Listen 568 00:40:29,717 --> 00:40:33,312 I am alone at a crossroads 569 00:40:33,654 --> 00:40:37,021 I'm not at home in my own home 570 00:40:37,124 --> 00:40:41,185 And I've tried and tried to say what's on my mind 571 00:40:41,295 --> 00:40:43,456 You should have known 572 00:40:44,365 --> 00:40:48,233 Now I'm done believing you 573 00:40:48,336 --> 00:40:50,998 You don't know what I'm feeling 574 00:40:51,105 --> 00:40:54,597 I'm more than what you made of me 575 00:40:54,709 --> 00:40:59,737 I followed the voice you gave to me 576 00:40:59,847 --> 00:41:03,146 But now I've got to find my own 577 00:41:03,250 --> 00:41:06,185 I don't know where I belong 578 00:41:06,287 --> 00:41:10,383 But I'll be moving on 579 00:41:10,491 --> 00:41:13,949 If you don't 580 00:41:14,061 --> 00:41:20,990 If you won't listen 581 00:41:21,402 --> 00:41:26,101 To the song here in my heart 582 00:41:26,207 --> 00:41:28,869 A melody I start 583 00:41:28,976 --> 00:41:34,039 But I will complete 584 00:41:35,316 --> 00:41:39,150 Now I'm done believing you 585 00:41:39,253 --> 00:41:41,778 You don't know what I'm feeling 586 00:41:41,889 --> 00:41:45,416 I'm more than what you made of me 587 00:41:45,526 --> 00:41:49,758 I followed the voice you think you gave to me 588 00:41:50,164 --> 00:41:56,592 But now I've got to find my own 589 00:41:57,038 --> 00:42:03,500 My own 590 00:42:23,464 --> 00:42:26,433 Marty. Long time. 591 00:42:27,001 --> 00:42:30,596 Yeah, Curtis. And you're still a second-class snake. 592 00:42:32,139 --> 00:42:36,098 First-class to you. Gentlemen, give me a break. 593 00:42:36,410 --> 00:42:38,605 Why, Curtis? Did you give Effie one? 594 00:42:38,713 --> 00:42:42,774 -I could kill you for what you did to her. -You couldn't kill shit. 595 00:42:43,250 --> 00:42:45,013 I assume you guys have a reason for barging in here 596 00:42:45,119 --> 00:42:46,848 other than to insult me. 597 00:42:46,954 --> 00:42:50,446 Mr. Taylor, we're planning to go to the federal authorities. 598 00:42:50,558 --> 00:42:54,892 Yeah, we'll tell the feds how you killed Effie's record. Payola, man. 599 00:42:55,463 --> 00:42:57,658 You remember, Curtis, I witnessed it all. 600 00:42:57,765 --> 00:43:00,495 The whole dirty operation going back to Steppin' to the Bad Side. 601 00:43:00,601 --> 00:43:02,398 That's right you did, but who's going to believe you? 602 00:43:02,503 --> 00:43:05,597 All you are is a guy that's pissed off 'cause you got fired. 603 00:43:05,706 --> 00:43:07,833 We have documented evidence, Mr. Taylor. 604 00:43:07,942 --> 00:43:11,434 Falsified sales records to cheat investors out of their profits, 605 00:43:11,545 --> 00:43:15,777 goods-quality merchandise listed as cutouts to disguise the fraud, 606 00:43:15,883 --> 00:43:17,316 mob-backed loans, 607 00:43:17,418 --> 00:43:21,445 and a payola operation stretching back 1 1 years. 608 00:43:24,592 --> 00:43:25,889 Who gave you this? 609 00:43:26,193 --> 00:43:29,788 Believe me, I had no idea what Curtis was trying to do to you. 610 00:43:30,331 --> 00:43:33,391 Effie, are you all right? 611 00:43:34,969 --> 00:43:38,996 I'm happy now, Deena. I have a child who loves me. 612 00:43:39,306 --> 00:43:43,208 -You have a baby? -Magic's not exactly a baby anymore. 613 00:43:45,379 --> 00:43:47,813 She's almost nine now. 614 00:43:49,216 --> 00:43:54,085 I wanted to tell you. At the time, I really wanted to tell you. 615 00:43:56,090 --> 00:43:57,717 Deena, he doesn't know. 616 00:43:58,893 --> 00:44:00,884 Effie, Effie, Effie. 617 00:44:02,897 --> 00:44:05,866 Well, I see you're just as much trouble as you ever were. 618 00:44:05,966 --> 00:44:07,399 Hello, Curtis. 619 00:44:08,102 --> 00:44:10,332 You haven't changed much, either. 620 00:44:12,673 --> 00:44:17,508 Actually, I take that back. You are looking a little heavy, baby. 621 00:44:17,912 --> 00:44:19,937 You could lose some weight. 622 00:44:29,089 --> 00:44:30,920 I'll deal with you later. 623 00:44:33,994 --> 00:44:37,452 Mr. Taylor agrees it's in everyone's interest to resolve the situation 624 00:44:37,565 --> 00:44:40,193 without resorting to draconian legal measures. 625 00:44:40,301 --> 00:44:41,325 Say that in English. 626 00:44:41,435 --> 00:44:44,563 Nationwide distribution of our version of One Night Only, Effie. 627 00:44:44,672 --> 00:44:47,835 -On our own label. -That sounds good to me. 628 00:44:47,942 --> 00:44:51,105 And remember, Curtis, if these negotiations fall apart 629 00:44:51,212 --> 00:44:52,873 you're going straight to jail. 630 00:44:52,980 --> 00:44:54,038 That's right, Curtis. 631 00:44:54,148 --> 00:44:57,447 You stopped me once, but you'll never stop me again. 632 00:44:58,452 --> 00:45:02,081 'Cause this time 633 00:45:03,057 --> 00:45:09,292 Effie White's gonna 634 00:45:10,631 --> 00:45:12,155 win 635 00:45:27,681 --> 00:45:29,979 Deena! Get your ass out here! 636 00:45:30,084 --> 00:45:31,415 Hello, Curtis. 637 00:45:31,518 --> 00:45:35,784 Hey, May. What are you doing here? I mean, I thought you said you hate LA. 638 00:45:35,890 --> 00:45:40,259 Oh, I do. But my daughter said she needed me, so I'm here. 639 00:45:40,761 --> 00:45:42,353 Go wait in the car, Mama. 640 00:45:45,432 --> 00:45:46,899 That was a dirty trick you pulled on me. 641 00:45:47,001 --> 00:45:48,992 I had to do something to stop you, Curtis. 642 00:45:49,103 --> 00:45:52,129 -How could you do that to Effie? -I had to do what I had to. 643 00:45:52,273 --> 00:45:53,331 Where do you think you're going? 644 00:45:53,440 --> 00:45:56,170 Out looking for a new sound, baby, just like you. 645 00:45:56,277 --> 00:45:59,678 -You can't leave. -Why? Because you own me? 646 00:45:59,914 --> 00:46:03,509 You can sue me. You can take everything I have! 647 00:46:03,617 --> 00:46:08,577 It don't matter, 'cause I'll start over. Effie did it and so can l. 648 00:46:09,290 --> 00:46:12,487 Listen, I'm not living without you. I love you. 649 00:46:14,161 --> 00:46:18,427 I'm sorry, Curtis. I can't do this anymore. 650 00:46:28,309 --> 00:46:30,106 Goodbye. 651 00:47:01,575 --> 00:47:02,542 Good to see you, Curtis. 652 00:47:04,078 --> 00:47:05,602 Mr. Taylor? 653 00:47:05,713 --> 00:47:08,705 Mr. Taylor, this must be a bittersweet night. 654 00:47:08,816 --> 00:47:11,649 How does it feel to say goodbye to The Dreams? 655 00:47:11,752 --> 00:47:13,982 I don't believe in goodbyes, just hellos. 656 00:47:14,088 --> 00:47:16,989 And I want you all to say hello to Tania Williams. 657 00:47:18,692 --> 00:47:22,924 Ladies and gentlemen, back in Detroit for their farewell performance, 658 00:47:23,163 --> 00:47:24,465 the incredible Dreams. 659 00:47:24,465 --> 00:47:25,523 the incredible Dreams. 660 00:47:38,946 --> 00:47:42,006 We didn't make forever 661 00:47:42,116 --> 00:47:45,745 We've each got to go our separate way 662 00:47:45,853 --> 00:47:49,186 And now we're standing here helpless 663 00:47:49,289 --> 00:47:52,781 Looking for something to say 664 00:47:52,893 --> 00:47:56,294 We've been together a long time 665 00:47:56,397 --> 00:47:59,833 We never thought it would end 666 00:48:00,200 --> 00:48:03,226 We were always so close to each other 667 00:48:03,337 --> 00:48:06,272 You were always my friend 668 00:48:06,373 --> 00:48:10,207 And it's hard to say goodbye, my love 669 00:48:10,310 --> 00:48:13,677 It's hard to see you cry, my love 670 00:48:13,781 --> 00:48:16,978 Hard to open up that door 671 00:48:17,084 --> 00:48:22,681 When you're not sure what you're going for 672 00:48:27,895 --> 00:48:31,422 We didn't want this to happen 673 00:48:31,532 --> 00:48:34,433 But we shouldn't feel sad 674 00:48:34,535 --> 00:48:37,971 We had a good life together 675 00:48:38,072 --> 00:48:41,735 Just remember all the times we had 676 00:48:41,842 --> 00:48:45,278 You know I'll always love you 677 00:48:45,379 --> 00:48:48,143 You know I'll always care 678 00:48:48,248 --> 00:48:52,207 And no matter how far I may go 679 00:48:52,319 --> 00:48:57,450 In my heart you'll always be there 680 00:48:58,592 --> 00:49:01,959 And it's hard to say goodbye, my love 681 00:49:02,062 --> 00:49:05,429 It's hard to see you cry, my love 682 00:49:06,400 --> 00:49:09,198 It's hard to open up that door 683 00:49:09,303 --> 00:49:12,864 When you're not sure what you're going for 684 00:49:12,973 --> 00:49:15,771 But we've got to grow We've got to try 685 00:49:15,876 --> 00:49:18,037 Though it's hard, so hard 686 00:49:18,145 --> 00:49:20,113 We have to say goodbye 687 00:49:20,214 --> 00:49:23,206 We didn't make forever 688 00:49:23,317 --> 00:49:26,582 But I will always love you 689 00:49:26,687 --> 00:49:30,088 We didn't make forever 690 00:49:30,190 --> 00:49:33,682 But I will always love you 691 00:49:33,794 --> 00:49:36,319 It's so hard 692 00:49:36,430 --> 00:49:39,263 Baby, it's so hard 693 00:49:40,334 --> 00:49:42,700 It's so hard 694 00:49:43,403 --> 00:49:45,667 Baby, it's so hard 695 00:49:45,772 --> 00:49:47,205 I'll always love you 696 00:49:47,307 --> 00:49:49,468 It's so hard 697 00:49:50,410 --> 00:49:52,878 Baby, it's so hard 698 00:49:54,548 --> 00:49:56,243 Y eah! 699 00:50:08,729 --> 00:50:11,857 Well, I guess it's about that time. 700 00:50:12,299 --> 00:50:13,857 The last song. 701 00:50:14,368 --> 00:50:17,633 You know, we've been together a very long time. 702 00:50:17,738 --> 00:50:20,832 And I promised Lorrell I wouldn't cry. 703 00:50:22,142 --> 00:50:23,837 And I'm not. 704 00:50:24,711 --> 00:50:26,645 I'm very happy. 705 00:50:26,747 --> 00:50:29,477 All of our family is here tonight. 706 00:50:29,583 --> 00:50:32,450 You know, there really aren't three Dreams. 707 00:50:32,553 --> 00:50:34,180 There are four. 708 00:50:34,555 --> 00:50:37,991 And we're all here to sing that song for you. 709 00:50:39,092 --> 00:50:40,286 Effie. 710 00:51:11,325 --> 00:51:18,254 Every man has his own special dream 711 00:51:19,366 --> 00:51:25,498 And that dream's just about to come true 712 00:51:25,606 --> 00:51:29,736 Life's not as bad as it may seem 713 00:51:29,843 --> 00:51:36,180 If you open your eyes to what's in front of you 714 00:51:36,783 --> 00:51:39,217 We're your dream girls 715 00:51:39,853 --> 00:51:43,789 Boys, we'll make you happy 716 00:51:46,593 --> 00:51:49,187 We're your dream girls 717 00:51:49,563 --> 00:51:53,829 Boys, we'll always care 718 00:51:53,934 --> 00:51:56,334 We'll always care 719 00:51:56,436 --> 00:51:59,132 We're your dream girls 720 00:51:59,239 --> 00:52:02,800 Dream girls will never leave you 721 00:52:02,909 --> 00:52:06,174 Never, never, never, never, never leave you 722 00:52:06,280 --> 00:52:10,546 And all you've got to do is dream 723 00:52:11,418 --> 00:52:14,717 All you've got to do is dream 724 00:52:14,821 --> 00:52:18,917 Just dream and, baby 725 00:52:19,326 --> 00:52:22,784 we'll be 726 00:52:25,832 --> 00:52:30,701 there 727 00:52:34,174 --> 00:52:38,736 We'll be there 728 00:52:44,017 --> 00:52:49,250 We'll be there 729 00:52:53,794 --> 00:52:59,289 We'll be there