According to the curtis mayfield biography, traveling soul, cowritten by his son todd mayfield and travis atria, around the time of super flys success, curtis was. Widely considered a classic of 1970s soul and funk music, super fly was a nearly immediate hit. Judged merely by his records alone, the mans legacy is enormous. Curtis mayfield was born on june 3, 1942 in chicago, illinois, the son of marion washington and kenneth mayfield, one of five children. Singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer, born 3 june 1942 in chicago, illinois, usa, died 26 december 1999 in roswell, georgia, usa. Curtis mayfield discography curttis mayfield roots. With the impressions, and later as a solo artist, one of soul musics greatest singers and most incisive songwriters. Impressed with the depth of the topics that the script dealt with and the character progression of the main character priest, mayfield enthusiastically began writing songs for what was to become a classic, trendsetting soundtrack whose influence stretched over decades. Perhaps because he didnt cross over to the pop audience as heavily as motowns stars, it may be that the scope of curtis mayfields talents and contributions have yet to be fully recognized. It is curtis mayfields third studio album and his most critically acclaimed work.
He left the impressions in 1970 to embark on a solo career and founded his record label curtom. Super fly is the original motion picture soundtrack for the classic 1972 blaxploitation film of the same name. He left the impressions in 1970 to embark on a solo career and founded his. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of superfly remastered 1997 by curtis mayfield at mp3caprice. Superfly by curtis mayfield free listening on soundcloud. Foldout diecut flap super fly logo and character to expose opening edge located at what is normally the record spine. Curtis mayfieldsuperflyflac 96khz24bit downloadacoustic sounds. It ranks right up there with hot buttered soul, whats going on and innervisions. Watch the video for superfly from curtis mayfields the very best of curtis mayfield for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Perhaps because he didnt cross over to the pop audience as heavily as motowns stars, it may be that. This is undoubtedly one of the most important albums of seventies soul.
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Before coming together in adelaide, australia, in 2004, the members of mayfield recorded and performed with members of marilyn manson, nine inch nails. Curtis mayfield 1970 curtis free download funk my soul. Super fly is the third studio album by american soul musician curtis mayfield, released in july 1972 on curtom records. Editors notes even those whod been following curtis mayfields postimpressions solo work must have been floored by superfly upon its appearance in 1972. Zigg west vocals, guitar, sam knight drums, vocals, and jett bass toured throughout australia, the u. Print and download in pdf or midi superfly curtis mayfield. Curtis mayfield s score for superfly was not only his greatest album but is one of the greatest soul albums of the renaissance of black music in the late sixties and early seventies. The choice of curtis mayfield to score the blaxploitation film super fly was an inspired one. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. Singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer, born 3 june 1942 in chicago, illinois, usa, died 26 december 1999 in. Buy and download curtis mayfield music at mp3caprice.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Superfly curtis mayfield the makings of you curtis mayfield pusherman curtis mayfield. Super fly original soundtrack curtis mayfield songs. Curtis mayfield june 3, 1942 december 26, 1999 was an american soul, funk and rhythm and blues, singersongwriter and guitarist from chicago, illinois. Video super fly curtis mayfield gratis download super fly curtis mayfield fast, easy, simple download super fly curtis mayfield. Superfly remastered by curtis mayfield buy and download. Download curtis mayfield songs, singles and albums on mp3. Apr 03, 2020 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Later versions omitted the flap and used the traditional side of the record sleeve for the opening edge. Out of all the great music mayfield wrote and performed during his career this album just has to be the highlight of that career. Superfly deluxe 25th anniversary edition curtis mayfield july 1, 1972.
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The first solo album by the former leader of the impressions, curtis represented a musical apotheosis for curtis mayfield indeed, it was practically the sgt. For a variety of reasons, its rare for me to come across entire albums that should exist in this genre. Download super fly curtis mayfield video music download music super fly curtis mayfield, filetype. He first achieved success and recognition with the impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and 1960s, and later worked as a solo artist. Nov 07, 2011 curtis mayfield licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of rhino pure. Jun 17, 2018 according to the curtis mayfield biography, traveling soul, cowritten by his son todd mayfield and travis atria, around the time of super flys success, curtis was abusive toward the woman he. Curtis lee mayfield june 3, 1942 december 26, 1999 was an american singersongwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious africanamerican music. Darkest of night with the moon shining bright theres a set goin strong lotta things goin on the man of. Mayfields father left the family when curtis was five. Aug 10, 2004 super fly is the third studio album by american soul musician curtis mayfield, released in july 1972 on curtom records. Superfly album version 2014 remaster curtis mayfield. Curtis mayfield was presented with the script for the movie superfly after a 1971 concert at new yorks lincoln center.
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