Curtis Mayfield

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Real Name:
Curtis Lee Mayfield
Profile:
Singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer, born 3 June 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, died 26 December 1999 in Roswell, Georgia, USA.

Co-founder of R&B vocal group The Impressions in the late 1950's. He left The Impressions in 1970 to embark on a solo career and founded his record label Curtom.

Mayfield is truly one of the greats, a pioneer in funk and socially aware R&B. He received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995.

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 (Performer).
Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000.
Sites:
curtismayfield.net, softshoe-slim.com/lists/m/mayfield.html
In Groups:
Impressions, The
Variations:
All | Curtis Mayfield | C Mayfield | C. L. Mayfield | C. Mayfield | C.Mayfield | Curtis | Curtis L Mayfield LLC | Curtis L. Mayfield | Curtis Mayfiel | Curtis-Mayfield | Curtis/Mayfield | Mayfield
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Releases:
Move On Up (7", Maxi)   Buddah Records 1971
Back To The World (7")   Buddah Records 1972
Superfly / Give Me Your Love (Love Song) (7")   Buddah Records 1972
Roots (LP, Album, RE)   Curtom, Curtom 1976
A Man Like Curtis (CD)   Music Collection International (MCI) 1992
Move On Up (CD, Album)   Hallmark Records 1997
Honesty (CD, Album)   Mastertech Pty Ltd. 2002
Production:
It's All Over (LP, Album)   OKeh 1964
Stay Close To Me / I Made A Mistake (7", Single)   Buddah Records 1971
Essential 60's Northern Soul Dancefloor Classics Volume 1 (CD, Comp) Stay Close To Me Deepbeats 1994
Check Out Your Mind! / Times Have Changed (CD, Album, RE)   American Beat Records 2008
Out On The Floor (CD, Comp) Stay Close To Me Goldmine Soul Supply  
Appears On:
It's All Over (LP, Album) It's All Over, That's ... OKeh 1964
Strange Things Happening / I'm Gonna Stop (7") Strange Things Happening Duke 1964
The Never Ending Impressions (LP) Sister Love, Little Bo... His Master's Voice, His Master's Voice 1964
Big Sixteen (LP) Gypsy Woman, Talking A... His Master's Voice, His Master's Voice 1965
He Will Break Your Heart / He (7") He Will Break Your Heart Verve Records 1966
Portrait (Album) ◄ (3 versions) People Get Ready Philips ... 1966
Ridin' High (LP) Ridin' High, No One El... His Master's Voice, His Master's Voice 1966
Soul & Inspiration (LP, Album) He Will Break Your Heart Verve Records 1966
Dedicated To You / Things I Said To You (7") Dedicated To You Trojan Records 1967
People Get Ready For Group Therapy (LP) People Get Ready RCA Victor 1967
The Fabulous Impressions (LP) You Always Hurt Me, It... His Master's Voice 1967
People Get Ready (7", Single, Mono) People Get Ready RCA Victor 1968
Rock Legends (LP, Comp) People Get Ready Philips 1968
Super Session (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Man's Temptation Embassy 1968
Soul Cure (LP) Hit The Road Jack Polydor 1969
Gypsy Woman (7", Single) Gypsy Woman UNI Records 1970
White Hot Blue Black (LP, Album) Danger Zone Deram 1970
Stay Close To Me / I Made A Mistake (7", Single)   Buddah Records 1971
Curtis In Chicago - Recorded Live (LP, Gat) Superfly, I'm So Proud... Buddah Records 1973
Before We Were So Rudely Interrupted ◄ (2 versions) Please Send Me Someone... Barn Records ... 1977
Exodus ◄ (2 versions) One Love / People Get ... Island Records 1977
Can't Do Without Love / Headlights (12", Ltd, 45 ) Can't Do Without Love Solar, Solar 1979
Nothing Can Stop Me / You Threw A Lucky Punch / Just Be True (7") Nothing Can Stop Me, J... Charly Records Ltd. 1980
Fourth Wall (LP, Album) Move On Up Virgin, Virgin 1981
Move On Up (Flexi, 7", Promo)   Polydor 1982
Racket Packet (Cass, Album, Comp) Dirty Laundry New Musical Express 1983
Live On The BBC 1965-1967 (LP) It's Alright, You Must... Rhino Records (2) 1985
The Lodgers (12", Single) Move On Up (Live) Polydor, Polydor 1985
Psychotic Reaction (And More) (Album, Comp) ◄ (3 versions) You Must Believe Me Impact (6) ... 1986
Head Start For Happiness (CD, Comp) Move On Up (Live Recor... Pickwick (UK) 1989
Promotion CD 3 / 90 (CD, Smplr, Promo) Gimme Your Love Sonet Grammofon AB 1990
Alive (Back On Stage) (CD, Album) People Get Ready Castle Communications 1991
Just My Imagination Vol. 2 - Tears Of A Clown (LP, Comp) We People Trojan Records 1991
Soul Hits Of The '70s - Didn't It Blow Your Mind Vol. 15 (CD, Comp) Let's Do It Again Rhino Records (2) 1991
Super Bad (Cass, Comp) Superfly K-Tel International (USA), Inc. 1991
Bravo Hits II (2xCD, Comp) Giving Him Something H... EastWest 1992
Extras (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Move On Up Polydor ... 1992
Midnight Soul (CD, Comp) Move On Up Music Collection International (MCI) 1992
My Greatest Songs (CD) It's All Right MCA Music Entertainment GmbH 1992
Get Dancin' (CD, Comp) Move On Up LaserLight Digital 1993
Essential 60's Northern Soul Dancefloor Classics Volume 1 (CD, Comp) Stay Close To Me Deepbeats 1994
The Boyz Who Souled The World (2xCD, Comp) Move On Up The Hit Label 1994
Over The Rainbow's End (Best Of The Gaylads) 1968-1971 (CD, Comp) That's What Love Will Do Trojan Records 1995
Lo Mejor Del Soul Vol. 1 (CD, Comp) He Will Break Your Heart Diamond (2) 1996
The Very Best Of Northern Soul 2 (CD, Comp) Girls Are Out To Get You Hallmark Records 1996
Bob Marley And Friends - Dreamland (CD, Comp) Keep On Moving, Moving... Pegasus, Pegasus 1997
Cooler Shakers! 30 Northern Soul Floorstompers (CD, Comp) Nothing Can Stop Me Music Club 1997
I'm So Proud (A Jamaican Tribute To Curtis Mayfield) (CD, Comp)   Trojan Records 1997
Satisfy My Soul (CD, Album) Long Long Winter, Keep... Delta Music (UK) 1997
Future Shock (Album) ◄ (3 versions) Future Shock Columbia ... 1999
Love Songs (CD, Comp) He Don't Love You (Lik... IMC Music LTD 1999
Northern Soul Memories (2xCD, Comp) Girls Are Out To Get Y... Castle Pie 1999
Runaway Love (CD) Love's Sweet Sensation... Rhino Entertainment Company, Flashback Records, Collectables 1999
Solar Soul Classics (2xCD, Comp) Can't Do Without Love Sequel Records 1999
The Class Of Mayfield High (CD, Comp, RM) You Babe, You Babe (In... Westside 1999
Trojan Lovers Box Set (3xCD, Comp, Ltd) I'm So Proud, Soulful ... Trojan Records 1999
Groove Grease (CD, Comp) Superfly Connoisseur Collection 2000
Kaya (CD, Comp) Keep On Moving Elap Music, Musicrent Inc. 2000
Shaft And Other 60s & 70s Film Themes (2xCD, Comp) Superfly Castle Music 2000
The History Of Acid Jazz: The Gold Collection (CD, Comp) Frederick Lies Still Fine Tune 2000
Action Packed! (CD, Comp) I Love You (Yeah!) Edsel Records 2001
Another Late Night: Howie B. (CD, Mixed) Summer Hot Kinetic Records 2001
Classic Soul Volume 2 (CD, Comp) Move On Up (Live), Sup... Musicbank Records Ltd. 2001
Harlem Sessions (2xCD, Comp) Superfly, Little Child... Sessions 2002
The Birth Of Trojan - Duke Reid Rocksteady 1967 (CD) Dedicate My Song To Yo... Trojan Records 2002
African Herbsman (CD, Comp, RM, RE) Keep On Moving Trojan Records 2003
Disco Devil (12") Keep On Moving Trojan Records 2003
Doo Wop Sh'bam (CD, Comp) My Baby Loves Me Forever Gold 2003
Spirit Of Soul (2xCD, Comp) Make Me Believe In You... Wagram 2003
Sweet Harmony (2xLP, Comp) Queen Majesty (aka Min... Earmark 2003
The Greatest Hits (CD, Comp, RE) Make Yours A Happy Hom... Camden 2003
Trojan Originals Box Set (3xCD, Comp, Ltd + Box) Keep On Moving Trojan Records 2003
Communicate! (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Must Be Love Coming Down Wild Kingdom 2004
Soul Diva Sessions (2xCD, Comp) Koochie Koochie Koochi... Sessions 2004
Uptight And Outasight (CD, Comp, Mono) Meeting Over Yonder, T... Circle Records (6) 2004
Everything Under The Sun: The Complete Recordings (5xCD, Comp) People Get Ready, He'l... Polydor 2006
Sync Sampler (2xCD, Promo, Smplr) Right On Right On Soma Quality Recordings 2006
The Platinum Collection (CD, RM) You Must Believe Me Warner Platinum 2007
The Platinum Collection (CD, Comp, RM) Monkey Time Warner Platinum 2007
The Platinum Collection (CD, RM) I Stand Accused (Live ... Warner Platinum 2007
Check Out Your Mind! / Times Have Changed (CD, Album, RE)   American Beat Records 2008
Judge Sympathy - The Birth Of Trojan (11x7", Single + Box, Comp) Dedicate My Song To Yo... Trojan Records 2008
Can You Dig It? The Music And Politics Of Black Action Films 1968-75 Volume Two (2xLP, Comp) Pusherman Soul Jazz Records 2009
In My Body's House (7") In My Body's House Checker  
Out On The Floor (CD, Comp) Girls Are Out To Get Y... Goldmine Soul Supply  
Recorded Live The Motortown Revue Vol. 2 (LP, Comp, Album, RE) It's Alright Motown  
You've Been My Inspiration / I'm So Proud (7", RE) I'm So Proud RCA Victor  
Tracks Appear On:
Curtis In Chicago - Recorded Live (LP, Gat) Superfly, For Your Pre... Buddah Records 1973
Racket Packet (Cass, Album, Comp) Dirty Laundry New Musical Express 1983
Super Bad (Cass, Comp) Superfly K-Tel International (USA), Inc. 1991
Midnight Soul (CD, Comp) Move On Up Music Collection International (MCI) 1992
Get Dancin' (CD, Comp) Move On Up LaserLight Digital 1993
The Boyz Who Souled The World (2xCD, Comp) Move On Up The Hit Label 1994
Another Late Night: Howie B. (CD, Mixed) Summer Hot Kinetic Records 2001
Classic Soul Volume 2 (CD, Comp) Move On Up (Live), Sup... Musicbank Records Ltd. 2001
Harlem Sessions (2xCD, Comp) Superfly, Little Child... Sessions 2002
Spirit Of Soul (2xCD, Comp) Ain't Got A Time Wagram 2003
Can You Dig It? The Music And Politics Of Black Action Films 1968-75 Volume Two (2xLP, Comp) Pusherman Soul Jazz Records 2009
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Review by livfe Oct 29, 2007
Curtis Mayfield was simply one of the true legends of soul music.
Very few artists could capture his listeners with his faultless vocal executions & ground breaking productions.
With every song he blessed a real message was perfectly delivered.
Without a doubt a great who very sadly didn't hit the masses, but deeply touched every soul in the underground.
You hear one song from him, you just had to hear them all.
For me it was one of the sadest days on learning of his sudden & tragic death.
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