Located alongside the Tennessee River, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the unlikely breeding ground for some of America's most creative and defiant music. Under the spiritual influence of the 'Singing River' as Native Americans called it, the music of Muscle Shoals changed the world and sold millions upon millions of copies. At its heart is Rick Hall who founded FAME Studios. Overcoming crushing poverty and staggering tragedies, he brought black and white together in Alabama's cauldron of racial hostility to create music for the generations while giving birth to the 'Muscle Shoals Sound' and 'The Swampers'. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Percy Sledge, Gregg Allman, Clarence Carter, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Bono, and others bear witness to Muscle Shoals' magnetism, mystery, and why it remains influential today.

Special Features
Abstract Intro: Combining visual elements from reenactments of the native myth of the Singing River, W.C. Handy, and Helen Keller, this mysterious and intriguing segment was the original opening sequence to the film.
Aretha Call Me Session: Jimmy Johnson describes the magical and emotional experience of watching Aretha Franklin record the song Call Me live in the studio
Harvey Thompson: Former Muscle Shoals Horn Section member Harvey Thompson plays some lively tenor saxophone licks in a local bar.
Muscle Shoals Montage: Footage and location stills showcase southern culture, landscapes, and star musicians in the Muscle Shoals area.
Recording in Muscle Shoals: Muscle Shoals musicians describe the special experiences and unique aspects of the recording process in Muscle Shoals.
SpoonerOldham: Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section member Spooner Oldham plays the Wurlitzer and talks about his life experiences in the music business.
Candi Staton: Singer Candi Staton talk about her life experiences in the music business.
Swampers& Rick Reunion: Jimmy Johnson, David Hood, and Roger Hawkins sit down with Rick Hall in his office and share stories and thoughts about their lives and experiences together.
Donnie Fritts: Musician Donnie Fritts talks about his life experiences in the music business.