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Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 - December 26, 1999) was an American soul, rhythm and blues, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions and composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly. From these works and others, he is highly regarded as a pioneer of funk and of politically conscious African-American music. He was also a multi-instrumentalist who played the guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, and drums.
One of the most influential performers, writers and producers of the 20th Century, Curtis Mayfield managed to combine some of the greatest soul ever recorded with thought provoking lyrics tackling the key social political issues of the time.
The solo albums he recorded between 1970 up until the time of his tragic accident in 1990 and which were released on his own record label, Curtom Records, remain as testament to his genius.
The 34 tracks featured in this definitive collection are highlights from those recordings providing a thorough overview of his solo career.
All his hits from the period are here, including classics such as Move On Up, Get Down, (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go, Freddie's Dead and Superfly.
The most comprehensive double CD of his Curtom period available.
Disc 1:
1. (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go
2. Get Down; Give It Up
3. We Got To Have Peace
4. Beautiful Brother Of Mine
5. Move On Up
6. Superfly
7. Freddie's Dead
8. Future Shock
9. If I Were Only A Child Again
10. Kung Fu
11. To Be Invisible
12. Sweet Exorcist
13. Billy Jack
14. So In Love
15. Mother's Son
Disc 2:
1. Only You Babe
2. Soul Music
3. Party Night
4. I'm Gonna Win Your Love
5. Show Me Love
6. Need Someone To Love
7. Do o Wap Is Strong In Here
8. Short Eyes / Freak, Free, Free, Free
9. Do It All Night
10. This Year
11. You're So Good To Me
12. Between You Baby And Me
13. Tripping Out
14. Something To Believe In
15. Love's Sweet Sensation
16. Baby, It's You
17. Homeless
18. Do Be Down