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Curtis Mayfield Discography
This is the discography of musician Curtis Mayfield. Albums Albums with the Impressions Solo albums Compilations * ''The Anthology: 1961–1977'' (1992) * ''A Man Like Curtis – The Best of Curtis Mayfield'' (1992) * ''People Get Ready: The Curtis Mayfield Story'' (1996) * ''Get Down to the Funky Groove'' (1996) [Charly] * ''The Very Best of Curtis Mayfield'' (1997) R&B #91 * ''Give It Up – The Very Best of the Curtom Years 1970–1977'' (1997) * ''Beautiful Brother. The Essential Curtis Mayfield'' (2000) * ''Soul Legacy'' (2001) * ''Greatest Hits'' (2006) Singles and charted songs Chart hits by Mayfield Chart hits by other artists written by Mayfield Mayfield was a prolific composer. In addition to writing or co-writing almost all of the hit singles he had as a member of The Impressions and as a solo artist, Mayfield also wrote (and sometimes produced) numerous hits for other artists. The following is a list of chart hits, arranged chronologically, that were written ( ... [...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] |
The Young Mods' Forgotten Story
''The Young Mods' Forgotten Story'' is an album by the American soul music group the Impressions. It was released in 1969 via Curtom Records. Production Donny Hathaway worked as an arranger on the album. Critical reception ''Billboard'' deemed ''The Young Mods' Forgotten Story'' a "smooth soul sampler of choice tunes." Colin Larkin called it "quintessential," writing that it "set the framework for urtis Mayfield'ssolo work." The ''Edmonton Journal'', reviewing a reissue, wrote that "the music, save for touches of wah-wah and (prescient) proto-funk on 'Mighty Mighty', was in many ways a step behind similar groups of the time." Track listing All tracks composed by Curtis Mayfield # "The Young Mods' Forgotten Story" – 2:00 # " Choice of Colors" – 3:15 # "The Girl I Find" – 2:37 # "Wherever You Leadeth Me" – 2:32 # "My Deceiving Heart" – 2:49 # "Seven Years" – 2:21 # "Love's Miracle" – 2:24 # "Jealous Man" – 2:34 # "So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
There's No Place Like America Today
''There's No Place Like America Today'' is the seventh studio album by Curtis Mayfield, released in 1975 on Curtom Records. It peaked at number 120 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, as well as number 13 on the Soul LPs chart. Album cover The album cover was based on a 1937 monochrome photograph by Margaret Bourke-White, titled '' At the Time of the Louisville Flood'', on which the advertising slogan was "There's No Way Like the American Way". The original photograph was published in the February 15, 1937 edition of ''Life'' magazine. Critical reception The album was featured in ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die''. In 2013, ''NME'' placed it at number 373 on the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. * Curtis Mayfield – vocals, guitar, keyboards, production * Rich Tufo – keyboards, arrangement * Gary Thompson – guitar * Phil Upchurch – guitar * Joseph "Lucky" Scott – bass guitar * Quinton Joseph – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Do It Again (soundtrack)
''Let's Do It Again'' is the Curtis Mayfield-penned and Staple Singers-performed soundtrack to the highly successful 1975 comedy film starring Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby and Jimmie Walker. The title track hit number one on both the R&B and pop charts in the US. Gil Askey and Rich Tufo were responsible for the arrangements. Track listing All tracks composed by Curtis Mayfield, except where indicated. #" Let's Do It Again" #"Funky Love" #"A Whole Lot of Love" #"New Orleans" #"I Want to Thank You" #"Big Mac" #"After Sex" #"Chase" (Quinton Joseph, Philip Upchurch, Gary Thompson, Floyd Morris, Joseph Scott, Mayfield) Personnel *Floyd Morris, Rich Tufo - keyboards *Curtis Mayfield, Gary Thompson, Phil Upchurch - guitars *Quintin Joseph - drums *Henry Gibson James Bateman (September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009), known professionally as Henry Gibson, was an American actor, comedian and poet. He played roles in the television sketch-comedy series ''Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Got To Find A Way
''Got to Find a Way'' is the sixth studio album by Curtis Mayfield, released in 1974 under Curtom Records. It peaked at number 76 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, as well as number 17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. *Joseph "Lucky" Scott - bass *Rich Tufo - organ, keyboards, arrangements *Quentin Joseph - drums *Henry Gibson James Bateman (September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009), known professionally as Henry Gibson, was an American actor, comedian and poet. He played roles in the television sketch-comedy series ''Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'' from 1968 to 1971, w ... - congas *Curtis Mayfield - all vocals, second guitar, production *Gary R Thompson - lead guitar ;Technical * Roger Anfinsen – engineering * Milton Sincoff – creative packaging design * William S. Harvey – cover design, painting * Marv Stuart – management Charts References External links * 1974 albums Curtis Mayfield albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Exorcist (album)
''Sweet Exorcist'' is the fifth studio album by Curtis Mayfield, released in May 1974. It peaked at number 39 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, as well as number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Background Art Kass, co-founder of Buddah Records, announced ''Sweet Exorcist'' in the April 13, 1974 issue of '' Cashbox'' magazine. "As a poet and spokesman, as well as a musician, Curtis Mayfield has helped bring black music to its place in the center of American popular music. ''Sweet Exorcist'' is a deeply lyrical album and, at the same time, its rhythms and themes capture our times as only Curtis could do," Art Kass said at a press conference. Cover art The original vinyl release cover, designed by Bill Ronalds, shows men like Greek gods holding planets in the middle of a sea of human skeletons. The title of the album ''Sweet Exorcist'' is prominently displayed in capital letters. Below is the first verse of "To Be Invisible". Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claudine (soundtrack)
''Claudine'' is a Gladys Knight & the Pips album, written and produced by Curtis Mayfield. The disc is the soundtrack album for the 1974 20th Century Fox motion picture '' Claudine'', starring James Earl Jones and Diahann Carroll. The album was released in March 1974 on the Buddah label. The first single release, " On and On", reached number 2 on the R&B chart and number5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. A second single, "Make Yours a Happy Home", was released two years later in 1976 and was a moderate hit, peaking at number 13 R&B and number 35 on the UK Singles Chart. The album also included one instrumental, "Claudine Theme". The album was also their third of five R&B albums chart-toppers. Also included is a cover of Mayfield's "The Makings of You". Track listing Personnel *Rich Tufo – arranger *Roger Anfinsen – engineer *Milton Sincoff – creative packaging director * Joseph "Lucky" Scott – bass *Curtis Mayfield, Phil Upchurch – guit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curtis In Chicago
''Curtis in Chicago'' is a 1973 live album by Curtis Mayfield and others. Mayfield is joined by The Impressions, Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler and others in a review of Mayfield's then-fifteen years as a recording artist. Track listing All tracks written and composed by Curtis Mayfield unless otherwise noted. # " Superfly" - Curtis Mayfield # "For Your Precious Love" ( Arthur Brooks, Richard Brooks, Jerry Butler) - Curtis Mayfield, Jerry Butler and The Impressions # "I'm So Proud" - The Impressions # "For Once in My Life" (Orlando Murden, Ronald Miller) - The Impressions # "Preacher Man" - The Impressions # "If I Were Only a Child Again" - Curtis Mayfield # "Duke of Earl" (Gene Chandler, Earl Edwards, Bernice Williams) - Gene Chandler # "Love Oh Love" (Janice Hutson, Leroy Hutson, Michael Hawkins) - Leroy Hutson # "Amen" (Mayfield, Johnny Pate John William Pate (born December 5, 1923) is an American former musician, a jazz bassist who became a producer, arranger, and leadi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To The World (Curtis Mayfield Album)
''Back to the World'' is the fourth studio album by Curtis Mayfield, released in 1973 under Curtom Records. It peaked at number 16 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, as well as number 1 on the Top R&B Albums chart. Track listing Personnel * Curtis Mayfield - guitar, vocals * Phil Upchurch - guitar * Joseph "Lucky" Scott - bass * Rich Tufo - keyboards, organ, arrangements * Henry Gibson James Bateman (September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009), known professionally as Henry Gibson, was an American actor, comedian and poet. He played roles in the television sketch-comedy series ''Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'' from 1968 to 1971, w ... - congas, percussion * Quinton Joseph - drums Credits adapted from liner notes. * Curtis Mayfield – production * Roger Anfinsen – engineering * Glen Christensen – art direction * Gary Wolkowitz – illustration * Milton Sincoff – packaging * Marv Stuart – management Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts See also * List of ''Bil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Fly (soundtrack)
''Super Fly'' is the third studio album by American soul musician Curtis Mayfield, released on July 11, 1972, by Curtom Records. It was released as the soundtrack for the Blaxploitation film of the same name. A classic of 1970s soul and funk music, ''Super Fly'' was a nearly immediate hit. Its sales were bolstered by two million-selling singles, " Freddie's Dead" (number 2 R&B charts, number 4 Pop charts) and the title track (number 5 R&B, number 8 Pop). ''Super Fly'' is one of the few soundtracks to out-gross the film it accompanied. ''Super Fly'', along with Marvin Gaye's '' What's Going On'' (1971), was one of the pioneering soul concept albums, with its then-unique socially aware lyrics about poverty and drug abuse making the album stand out.Boraman, GregReview: ''Super Fly'' BBC Music. Retrieved 2014-05-08.Heller, JasonReview: ''Super Fly''. '' The Yale Herald''. Retrieved 2014-05-08. The film and the soundtrack may be perceived as dissonant, since the film holds rather ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (Curtis Mayfield Album)
''Roots'' is Curtis Mayfield’s second studio album, released in October 1971. Having received critical praise from a variety of publications, the album is regarded as not just one of Mayfield's best works but also as a classic release of the '70s soul era, with Allmusic critic Bruce Eder stating that "the album soars on some of the sweetest and most eloquent... soul sounds heard up to that time". The album became a commercial success as well, hitting the #6 slot on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart. Track listing Original release All songs written and composed by Curtis Mayfield, except as noted. #"Get Down" – 5:45 #"Keep On Keeping On" – 5:08 #"Underground" – 5:15 #"We Got to Have Peace" – 4:44 #"Beautiful Brother of Mine" – 7:23 #"Now You're Gone" (Mayfield, Joseph Scott) – 6:50 #"Love to Keep You in My Mind" – 3:48 Bonus tracks In 1999, Rhino Records re-released the album with four bonus tracks including a demo version of "Underground" and single edit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curtis/Live!
''Curtis/Live!'' is Curtis Mayfield’s first live album, after leaving The Impressions. Originally released in May 1971 as a double LP on Mayfield's Curtom label (distributed through Neil Bogart's Buddah Records), the album's 16 tracks — along with Mayfield's interstitial raps on the politics of the day — were recorded at Paul Colby's 230 seater Bitter End nightclub in New York City. According to John Abbey, who at the beginning of the 1970s was editor of the UK magazine ''Blues & Soul'', Mayfield and his band's first set at a Bitter End date in January 1971 comprised the bulk of the music presented here. Mixed primarily with Eddie Kramer at Electric Lady Studios, the album features Master Henry Gibson playing percussion, Craig McMullen on rhythm guitar, Joseph "Lucky" Scott on bass, and Tyrone McCullen on drums. Release ''Curtis/Live!'' was released in May 1971. Reception The album was poorly received by Jon Landau when first released; in a contemporary review for ''Rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
