James Dean - rebel with a cause - memorial series

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A tribute to James Byron Dean, who would have turned 90 on February 8, 2021!A musical journey back in time to 1950s Hollywood, when James Dean became a star and rebelled with only three films, not without reason.In addition to selected tracks from the original soundtracks of James Dean's three films, as well as excerpts from the soundtrack of 'The James Dean Story' by beatnik jazz icon and Jimmy's friend, Chet Baker, with Bob Shank, Dean himself has his say!We hear rare interviews with James Dean as well as the rare private recordings that were posthumously released as singles at the time.Many contemporary artists pay tribute to James Dean, including rarities by Bobby Poe, German singer Walter Peter, and Dean's longtime girlfriend, the Italian Pier Angeli, is also featured!Two tracks from the late 1970s and 1990s, respectively by Bonnie Tyler and the British rock trio The Jets, prove that James Dean became a cult figure beyond his death and remains so to this day.Many songs are on CD for the first time! The accompanying text for the 36-page color booklet is written by renowned Chicago music journalist Bill Dahl!