In Curtis, Roots, There's No Place Like America Today, Curtis/Live! and, of course, Superfly, Curtis Mayfield contributed more to soul, funk and popular music in general than most artists ever come close to managing. I also urge anybody who enjoys those records to check out Back to the World and Short Eyes as well (not to mention as much as you possibly can by The Impressions). Anyway, Curtis was the greatest, a fantastic guitarist, a unique and instantly recognisable vocalist, and a supremely talented composer and lyricist who was equally at home writing biting social commentary, feel-good summertime anthems and the most beautiful, sincere love songs imaginable. I'll let the music speak for itself:
Getting huge Bob Dylan vibes from the album I got. If Lightening Bolt had been released in the 60s it would be a classic today. There is a second album I haven't heard yet though.
One of these artists has at least four exceptionally brilliant and timeless albums
Fixed. Ridiculously easy decision. Now that Bush is out, I'd be OK with Mayfield winning the whole thing to be fair.
He also wrote most of the material for Baby Huey's posthumous debut (thanks Norman), so the guy is literally responsible for my two favorite soul/funk records of all time.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Dingerbell
Norman Bates
drakonium
