New World Order - Curtis Mayfield

Introduction Widely regarded as one of Soul s finest, C Curtis Mayfield first tasted success in The Impressions before embarking on a solo career. With hits such as Superfly, Hard Times and Baby It s you amongst others he was praised for his songwriting and silky smooth voice. Sadly tragedy struck his life in August of 1990 when he an outdoor concert at Wingate Field in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. He was paralyzed from the neck down after stage lighting equipment fell on him. In his remaining years he was largely a recluse apart from a few appearances for award ceremonies. In 1998 things got worse and he had to have his right leg amputated due to complications with his ...

Superfly Deluxe - Curtis Mayfield

funk of Pusherman to the gentle, yet chilling arrangement of Give Me Your Love, this album is astonishing. One factor that contributes to the success of this album is that C Curtis Mayfield has an instantly recognisable voice. He sings in a soft falsetto, which in itself was unusual as most black musicians of his ilk sang in a deep tenor. The album in its entirety is a highlight. It is very tightly edited, with the final running time clocking in at less than 40 minutes. While the total LP is a masterpiece there are of course standouts that don t merely shoot for the stars, they get there too. Pusherman is one of my favourite songs ever laid to Vinyl/CD/Tape. I find it ...