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Soul Legacy
''Soul Legacy'' is a box set of Curtis Mayfield hits. Five years after Mayfield's box set '' People Get Ready: The Curtis Mayfield Story'' was released in the United States, the UK came up with this more comprehensive collection. Unlike its predecessor, track list for this set is not in chronological order, instead opting for thematic divisions. Track listing Disc: 1 (Inspirational Themes) # “Move on Up” # " Keep on Pushing" - The Impressions, Curtis Mayfield # “ We're a Winner” # “People Get Ready” # “I Plan to Stay a Believer” # “We the People Who Are Darker Than Blue” # “Everybody Needs a Friend” # “It's All Right” # “Need Someone to Love” # “Something to Believe In” # “So in Love” # “People Never Give Up” # “This Year” # “Wild and Free” # “We Got to Have Peace” # “Make Me Believe in You” # “Beautiful Brother of Mine” # “Miss Black America” # “Keep on Keeping On” Disc: 2 (Love Songs) # “Gypsy Woman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one Performing arts#Performers, performer or by several performers. If the recordings are from one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If the recordings are from several artists, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We're A Winner (song)
"We're a Winner" is a 1967 single recorded by The Impressions for the ABC-Paramount label. Written and produced by Impressions lead singer Curtis Mayfield, the song is notable as one of the most prominent popular recordings dealing with the subject of black pride. The phrase "We're a Winner" was later used as the motto of Mayfield's record label Curtom Records. Personnel *Lead vocals and guitar by Curtis Mayfield *Background vocals by Sam Gooden and Fred Cash *Guitar by Phil Upchurch *Bass guitar by Lenny Brown *Drums by Billy Griffin *Produced, arranged, and conducted by Johnny Pate Chart performance The single peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Pop Chart, and was the number-one single on the Billboard R&B Chart during the week of March 1, 1968. See also * Civil rights movement in popular culture The history of the 1954 to 1968 American civil rights movement has been depicted and documented in film, song, theater, television, and the visual arts. These presentations add ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She Don't Let Nobody (But Me)
"She Don't Let Nobody (But Me)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield, included on his twentienth solo album, '' Love Is the Place'' (1982). It was released in 1981 by Boardwalk Records as the first single from the album and reached 15 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Soul Singles chart. Charts Chaka Demus & Pliers version In 1993, Jamaican reggae duo Chaka Demus & Pliers covered the song as "She Don't Let Nobody" for their fourth album, '' Tease Me'' (1993). The song was produced by Lloyd "Gitsy" Willis, Sly & Robbie and Trish Farrell. It was released as a single in late 1993 by Mango Records and was a top-20 hit in at least five countries, peaking at No. 4 in the United Kingdom, No. 9 in Ireland, and No. 12 in the Netherlands. Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' wrote, "Reggae duo interprets a Curtis Mayfield evergreen with a warm and faithful hand. Delicate funk rhythms are injected with subtle island nuances. The vocal arrangement is handled i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddie's Dead
"Freddie's Dead" is a song by Curtis Mayfield. It was the first single from his 1972 soundtrack album for the film '' Super Fly''. The single was released before the ''Super Fly'' album, and before the film was in theaters. The song peaked at #4 on the U.S. ''Billboard Hot 100'' and #2 on the R&B chart. ''Billboard'' ranked it as the No. 82 song for 1972. The song laments the death of Fat Freddie, a character in the film who is run over by a car. Like most of the music from the ''Super Fly'' album, "Freddie's Dead" appears in the film only in an instrumental arrangement, without any lyrics. The song's music is featured prominently in the film's opening sequence and also recurs at several other points. Because of this usage the song was subtitled "Theme from ''Superfly''" on its single release (but not on the album). It is not to be confused with " Superfly", a different song and the second single released from the ''Super Fly'' album. The arrangement is driven by a strong bass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superfly (song)
"Superfly" is a song by Curtis Mayfield, the title track from his 1972 soundtrack album for the film of the same name. It was the second single released from the album, following " Freddie's Dead (Theme From ''Superfly'')", and reached #8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #5 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart. The lyrics celebrate the craftiness and determination of the film's main character. The song plays over the film's closing credits. The bassline and the rototom percussion break from the song's introduction (performed by Joseph "Lucky" Scott and "Master" Henry Gibson, respectively) have repeatedly been sampled in songs including Beastie Boys' " Egg Man", The Notorious B.I.G.'s "''Ready to Die'' Intro", Goldie Lookin Chain's "Pusherman" and Nelly's " Tilt Ya Head Back" featuring Christina Aguilera. Mayfield himself sampled the original song in "Superfly 1990", a duet he recorded with rapper Ice-T. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go
"(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go" is a funk/soul song originally recorded by Curtis Mayfield for his album ''Curtis'' (1970). The song was meant to serve as a warning regarding the state of race relations and the tempest growing in America's inner cities. Summary The song begins with a woman proclaiming the virtues of the Bible's "Book of Revelation" over an introduction of fuzz-bass guitar and conga drums. Mayfield then shouts out to the audience with a large echo overdub, saying "Don't worry, If there's a Hell below, we're all gonna go!" followed by a scream. The song then breaks out with a heavy fuzz bass, Latin percussion, wah-wah guitar and strings. Albums The song is performed live on the album '' Curtis/Live!'' (1971) and '' Live in Europe'' (1987). Studio out-takes of the song have been added to the CD re-issue of the album. Charts Covers and use Punk rock band Antiseen have covered the song on their EP ''Hell''. Narada Michael Walden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm So Proud (song)
"I'm So Proud" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield and recorded by the Impressions in 1963 for the album '' The Never Ending Impressions''. Released as a single in 1964, "I'm So Proud" peaked at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Singles chart and number 16 on the ''Cash Box'' Top 100 Singles chart. Charts Cover versions R&B/Soul group, The Main Ingredient, covered "I'm So Proud" on their 1970 album, "Tasteful Soul". Deniece Williams covered "I'm So Proud" as the title track to her 1983 album, reaching number 28 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Black Singles chart. Phyl Garland of ''Stereo Review ''Sound & Vision'' was an American magazine, purchased by AVTech Media Ltd. (UK) in March 2018, covering home theater, audio, video and multimedia consumer products. Before 2000, it had been published for most of its history as ''Stereo Review' ...'' thought her version "displays Williams in a coolly assertive Sixties vein." References {{Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People Get Ready (song)
"People Get Ready" is a 1965 single by the Impressions, and the title track from the '' People Get Ready'' album. The single is the group's best-known hit, reaching number three on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart and number 14 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The gospel-influenced track was a Curtis Mayfield composition that displayed the growing sense of social and political awareness in his writing. In 2021, ''Rolling Stone'' named "People Get Ready" the 122nd greatest song of all time. The song was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. "People Get Ready" was named as one of the Top 10 Best Songs of All Time by '' Mojo'' music magazine, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2015, the song was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry due to its "cultural, historic, or artistic significance". Martin Luther King Jr. named the song the unofficial anthem of the Civil Rights Movement and often used the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep On Pushing (song)
"Keep On Pushing" is a 1964 single by The Impressions, and was the title track of the album of the same name. Chart history The single became the group's sixth Top 40 single, peaking at number ten. It went to number one for two weeks on the ''Cash Box'' R&B chart. Use in presidential campaigns *Decades later, the song was used as the theme to the 2004 Democratic National Convention keynote address by then-Illinois State Senator Barack Obama, who endorsed U.S. Senator John Kerry for President. *It was frequently played at rallies in the early days of the 2020 presidential campaign of Joe Biden Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is an American politician who was the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, he served as the 47th vice p .... Samples *It was sampled in the 2005 song "Pushin'" by Bun B featuring Scarface and Young Jeezy, off the album '' Trill''. See al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Dubbed the " Gentle Genius", he is considered one of the most influential musicians of soul and socially conscious African-American music.Curtis Mayfield , Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. "...significant for the forthright way in which he addressed issues of black identity and self-awareness. ...left his imprint on the Seventies by couching social commentary and keenly observed black-culture archetypes in funky, danceable rhythms. ...sounded urgent pleas for peace and brotherhood overextended, cinematic soul-funk tracks that laid out a fresh musical agenda for the new decade." Accessed November 28, 2006. May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The United States asserts sovereignty over five Territories of the United States, major island territories and United States Minor Outlying Islands, various uninhabited islands in Oceania and the Caribbean. It is a megadiverse country, with the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, third-largest land area and List of countries and dependencies by population, third-largest population, exceeding 340 million. Its three Metropolitan statistical areas by population, largest metropolitan areas are New York metropolitan area, New York, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Curtis Mayfield Story
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
