May 30, 2019 if youve heard mayfield s first two albums, curtis and roots, then you would really be excited. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Curtis mayfield 1970 curtis free download funk my soul. It was released as the soundtrack for the blaxploitation film of the same name. Curtis expanded edition 1970 superfly soundtrack from the motion picture deluxe 25th anniversary edition 2005 the very best of curtis mayfield 1997 new world order 1997 theres no place like america today 1975. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of superfly remastered 1997 by curtis mayfield at mp3caprice. He even managed to record 1996s creditable new world order as a quadriplegic. A kind o music curtis mayfield discography 19612000.
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. The choice of curtis mayfield to score the blaxploitation film superfly was an inspired one. A daily blog primarily focused on posting all types of hiphop, while also posting popular and. Curtis mayfield was an innovator in every facet of the record industry in the 1960s, breaking new ground as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and label owner. Superfly is mayfield s perfect moment, flawless where curtis is still working on the footing. Cover art included, liner notes not included superfly is the third studio album by american soul and funk musician curtis mayfield, released in july 1972 on curtom records. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in e major. After jerry was away from the group, bandera released only one disc, listen bw shortys got to go. Superfly download on itunes superfly play on spotify superfly play on youtube superfly. Curtis mayfield the definitive soul collection cd2. Superfly soundtrack from the motion picture deluxe. And who could capture this distinct sound better than curtis mayfield. Superfly is one of the few films ever to have been outgrossed by its soundtrack. It is curtis mayfield s third studio album and his most critically acclaimed work.
Curtis mayfield super fly lyrics and tracklist genius. No other artist in popular music knew so well, and expressed through. Curtis mayfield the definitive soul collection cd2 mp3. Superfly is a song by curtis mayfield, the title track from his 1972 soundtrack album for the film of the same name. Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged, initially in northern england in the late 1960s, from the british mod scene. Curtis mayfield has played a major pivotal role in soul music over the last 40. Jul 19, 2018 i dont think there is a special unused superfly master tape that got filed away and now is getting its first ever mastering to disc. Curtis mayfield 1971 roots free download funk my soul. Listen free to curtis mayfield freddies dead radio.
Superfly by curtis mayfield discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Mayfield s arrangements now breathe and exhale with palpable air, revealing an. This film is known for its soundtrack, written and produced by soul singer curtis mayfield. Curtis mayfieldsuperflyflac 96khz24bit downloadacoustic. Recorded in 1972 to coincide with gordon parks, jrs movie about a dealer attempting to divorce himself from the urban underworld, mayfield s brilliantly. Curtis mayfield superfly soundtrack 1972 music crates.
Super fly is the original motion picture soundtrack for the classic 1972 blaxploitation film of the same name. Curtis mayfield is probably one of the most influential artists of our time, you can hear his influence flow through the work of bob marley, sinead oconnor, angie stone, lauryn hill, erykah badu, eva cassidy, judy mowatt, randy crawford, and so many others. If you like the blog and want to support the author. So, while curtis mayfield may be considered a rare american poet, one who was capable of jabbing social commentary, he certainly lived a contradictory life. His vocals were seemingly effortlessly able to move from a soft warm tone, to a gritty and ominous mood to the next. Super fly is the third studio album by american soul musician curtis mayfield, released in july 1972 on curtom records. The musical styles of curtis moved further away from the popsoul sounds of mayfield s previous group the impressions and featured more of a funk and ed sound. Produced by mayfield, it was released on his own label curtom records. As with so many groove artists, his albums only improve with time. Curtis is the debut album by american soul musician curtis mayfield, released in september 1970. Superfly soundtrack from the motion picture by curtis.
Did you consider exchanging with the ultimate bitcoin. Its still roughly elegant but hand drums and bongos make the songs more voluptuous than cordial. Buy mp3 music online curtis mayfield the definitive soul collection cd2. Besides the awesome opener, curtis isnt making stuff as funky as he does on superfly. A daily blog primarily focused on posting all types of hiphop, while also. Karaoke superfly video with lyrics curtis mayfield. But as geniuses go he was pretty spacy, his solo work radically inconsistent. Mayfield is probably best known for his anthemic music with the impressions and for the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film superfly. Classic soul, curtis live, curtis mayfield, discography, do it all night, download, funksoul. Superfly remastered by curtis mayfield buy and download. Curtis mayfield was presented with the script for the movie superfly after a 1971 concert at new yorks lincoln center. But i dont think it was any of the big solo albums. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed.
Curtis mayfield interview on superfly film and songwriting 7. For a variety of reasons, its rare for me to come across entire albums that should exist in this genre. Taking on the job of scoring a blaxploitation flick about a dope dealer with hopes of escaping the game, mayfield made his subtlest and yet most forceful statement yet. May i add that this concept for a blog is really quite amazing. Recorded at rca studios in chicago, illinois except for pusherman which was recorded at bell sound studios in new york.
If you like the blog and want to support the author, then you can contact the form below. Curtis mayfield june 3, 1942 december 26, 1999 was an american soul, funk and rhythm and blues, singersongwriter and guitarist from chicago, illinois. Curtis mayfield s bordertranscending superfly is much more than a soundtrack to a cuttingedge blaxploitation film. Sep 12, 2014 curtis mayfield interview on superfly film and songwriting 7. Mastered on mobile fidelitys worldrenowned mastering system for supreme sound and strictly limited to 2,500 numbered copies.
As good as it all is, though, mayfield s third album, superfly, overshadows this morethanmodest debut, rightfully so. Editors notes even those whod been following curtis mayfield s postimpressions solo work must have been floored by superfly upon its appearance in 1972. Mp3 320 kbps soul funk top 500 rs curtis mayfield superfly dati album anno. Complete list of curtis mayfield music featured in tv shows and movies. Bandera released the impressions from their contract in september 1959. Out of all the great music mayfield wrote and performed during his career this album just has to be the highlight of that career. Classic soul, curtis live, curtis mayfield, discography. Curtis mayfield super fly 1997 rhino deluxe 25th anniversary collection. Print and download superfly sheet music by curtis mayfield. The choice of curtis mayfield to score the blaxploitation film super fly was an inspired one. The soundtrack to the movie superfly by curtis mayfield is a classic blend of soul, blues and funk all rolled into one. Mayfield s father left the family when curtis was five. Curtis mayfield superfly s a c a t e u n c o m p a c. Ironically, in later years, mayfield came to hate the film, calling it a tv commercial for cocaine.
Superfly is the third studio album by american soul and funk musician curtis mayfield, released in july 1972 on curtom records. Curtis mayfield was born on june 3, 1942 in chicago, illinois, the son of marion washington and kenneth mayfield, one of five children. Curtis mayfieldsuperflyflac 192khz24bit downloadacoustic. Listen free to curtis mayfield superfly radio iheartradio. Curtis mayfield super fly the original motion picture. Sing superfly by curtis mayfield with lyrics on karafun. Curtis mayfield wasnt just a genius, he was a hero. Curtis mayfield composer, vocals, guitar, producer joseph lucky scott bass master henry gibson percussion tyrone mccullen drums pusherman morris jennings drums all tracks except pusherman craig mcmullen guitar roger anfinsen engineer johnny pate. Mayfield began singing with gospel groups such as the northern jubilee singers, who were part of his grandmothers traveling soul spiritualist church.
This is undoubtedly one of the most important albums of seventies soul. Three remaining ewart abner singles under the name the impressions went nowhere, including at the county fair, the first recording with a curtis mayfield lead. Apr 03, 2020 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Nevertheless, the album was a splendid vehicle for mayfield, one thats certainly been attempted.
He left the impressions in 1970 to embark on a solo career and founded his record label curtom. Apr 26, 2012 this blog doesnt contain any download links. And how the new superfly s soundtrack, produced by future who appears on the lions share of its tracks measures up. No other artist in popular music knew so well, and expressed through his music so naturally, the shades of gray inherent in contemporary innercity life. Curtis mayfield was a driving force in black music from the early 60s through the mid70s, as a singer, writer, producer, and label owner. Widely considered a classic of 1970s soul and funk music, super fly was a nearly immediate hit. Darkest of night with the moon shining bright theres a set goin strong lotta things goin on the man of the hour has an air of great power. Im a big fan of soul music from the 1960s and 1970s which unfortunately pretty much got killed off by disco in the late 1970s. Super fly soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Dec 28, 2017 it s still roughly elegant but hand drums and bongos make the songs more voluptuous than cordial. And rightly so, superfly is probably the best of the whole bunch, a lean and inventive funk album that, like most of the aforementioned, has completely overshadowed the movie it was attached to.
Colonna sonora dellomonimo film e disco di maggior successo con due milioni di copie, superfly e il prototipo dellalbum soul funk dei 70s con. With the impressions, and later as a solo artist, one of soul musics greatest singers and most incisive songwriters. When i click download on the zippyshare page it just takes me to. Super fly is the third studio album by american soul and funk musician curtis mayfield, released in july 1972 on curtom records.