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In 1970, he appeared with Aretha Franklin and The King Pins on Aretha Live at Fillmore West, and another record, Live at Fillmore West, which included a version of " Memphis Soul Stew " and covers of Led Zeppelin's " Whole Lotta Love ", Isaac Hayes ' " I Stand Accused " and Stevie Wonder's " Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours ".

The line-up for these performances included: Hammond organ player Billy Preston, bassist Jerry Jemmott, guitarist Cornell Dupree, Pancho Morales ( percussion ), drummer Bernard " Pretty " Purdie and The Memphis Horns.

A cover of Procol Harum's " Whiter Shade of Pale " was taken from this album, and used as the title music in the cult British comedy film, Withnail & I.

In July 1971, Curtis recorded saxophone solos on " It's So Hard " and " I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama I Don't Wanna Die " from John Lennon's Imagine.

Along with The Rimshots, he recorded the original theme song for the 1971 hit television show, Soul Train, titled " Hot Potatoes.