Today we explore the political soul of curtis mayfields 1972 album super fly. Curtis mayfield was presented with the script for the movie superfly after a 1971 concert at new yorks lincoln center. Recorded at rca studios in chicago, illinois except for pusherman which was recorded at bell sound studios in new york. Mayfield is probably best known for his anthemic music with the impressions and for the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film superfly. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from curtis mayfield. Nov 10, 2003 i know what you mean about japanese pressings for curtis. Curtis mayfield discography curttis mayfield roots. His choice early to mid 60s outside productions appear on a cd called curtis mayfield s chicago soul. Jun 15, 2018 finally, the soundtrack has been updated for modern audiences, though the original movie s anthemcurtis mayfields pushermanmakes a return as an homage. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed.
Notes originally released in 1972 on curtom records. I have a portuguese pressing of back to the world which is just wonky. I was collecting curtis on cd prior to rhinos reissues, so a lot of his stuff was only available on import back in the early and mid90s. The makings of you curtis mayfield its all right the impressions arrangements of this song. Curtis mayfield super fly 1972 2018, mfsl remastered, hires sacd rip. Mayfield himself sampled the original song in superfly 1990, a duet he recorded with rapper icet. Windy c label five stairsteps curtis was the mentor. Superfly is sure to appeal to anyone looking for an actionpacked movie. Recorded at rca studios in chicago, illinois except track 2 which was recorded at bell sound studios in new york. Curtis mayfield had a musical career which spanned decades, and moved from the gospel roots of the impressions to the soundtrack of a movie which glorified drug dealing.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Each sunday, pitchfork takes an indepth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our. Find a movie, tv show or artist 228,800 songs 71,200 artists 97,500 episodes, movies and games the internets best source for music from tv and movies since 2005. Another key factor to the success of superfly is curtis mayfields original soundtrackscore, which is very commanding at times and takes over some of the films best scenes. Curtis mayfield was born on june 3, 1942 in chicago, illinois, the son of marion washington and kenneth mayfield, one of five children.
Listen to songs by curtis mayfield on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. 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 was a very positive, optimistic person who had been active in the civil rights movement and who generally wrote inspirational songs. Aug 09, 2017 mayfield himself sampled the original song in superfly 1990, a duet he recorded with rapper icet. Super fly is the third studio album by american soul musician curtis mayfield, released in july 1972 on curtom records. The daily routine of cocaine dealer priest who wants to score one more super deal and retire. His debut solo album, 1970s curtis, had shown in vivid colors that the. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Deluxe 25th anniversary edition by curtis mayfield. Singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer, born 3 june 1942 in chicago, illinois, usa, died 26 december 1999 in roswell, georgia, usa. All tracks are amazing, except for think that doesnt quite fit, and show mayfield s diversity. For super fly, mayfield wisely avoids celebrating the wheelinganddealing themes present in the movie. This soundtrack to the blaxploitation movie superfly stayed in the u.
Apr 25, 2009 i guess the only thing to argue is whether superfly or shaft was the better album soundtrack from the era of blaxploitation films. Directed by gordon parks jr with ron oneal, carl lee, sheila frazier, julius harris. Super fly is a cocaine dealer who begins to realize that his life will soon end with either prison or his death. His debut solo album, 1970s curtis, had shown in vivid colors that the 60s optimist author of. Mastered on mobile fidelitys worldrenowned mastering system for supreme sound and strictly limited to 2,500 numbered copies. Widely considered a classic of 1970s soul and funk music, super fly was a nearly immediate hit.
Curtis lee mayfield june 3, 1942 december 26, 1999 was an american singersongwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious africanamerican music. Here he wrote highly critical songs where financing is all the pusherman understands, you get two bags free for a generous fee, and even for superfly priest times running out and theres no. Perhaps because he didnt cross over to the pop audience as heavily as motowns stars, it may be that. Finally, the soundtrack has been updated for modern audiences, though the original movie s anthemcurtis mayfields pushermanmakes a return as an homage. He first achieved success and recognition with the impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and 1960s, and later worked as a solo artist.
Being one of the few soundtracks to outgross the film it accompanied, it surely demonstrates that curtis mayfield was a talented singer and. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Super fly original soundtrack curtis mayfield songs. The movie doesnt require that its viewers be interested in the drug trade to entertain them. Superfly, an album by curtis mayfield on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
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. The choice of curtis mayfield to score the blaxploitation film super fly was an inspired one. Curtis mayfield we the people who are darker than blue. He decides to build an escape from the life by making his biggest deal yet. Jun 17, 2018 today we explore the political soul of curtis mayfields 1972 album super fly. Download curtis mayfield super fly 1972 2018, mfsl. Curtis mayfield superfly from the midnight special. Superfly soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. Curtis mayfields bordertranscending superfly is much more than a soundtrack to a cuttingedge blaxploitation film. The song appeared in the 2009 film madea goes to jail.
Discussion in music corner started by dob, nov 10, 2003. In 1990 mayfield scored the dud movie return of superfly. All in all, superfly is an unique film soundtrack and a true masterpiece, both musically and lyrically. Two singles taken from the album, the title song and the millionselling freddies dead, both went top 10. Recensione the choice of curtis mayfield to score the blaxploitation film super fly was an inspired one. All tracks are amazing, except for think that doesnt quite fit, and show mayfields diversity. Download curtis mayfield superfly orig soundtrack 1972. Download the return of superfly 1990 yify torrent for. Superfly by curtis mayfield album, film soundtrack. Superfly 2018 fullhd movie, superfly 2018 fullhd movie dvd quality superfly 2018 fullhd movie dvdrip online free. Recorded in 1972 to coincide with gordon parks, jrs movie about a dealer attempting to divorce himself from the urban underworld, mayfields brilliantly. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. It was released as the soundtrack for the blaxploitation film of the same name.
The return of superfly is a movie starring nathan purdee, margaret avery, and leonard l. Mar 25, 2010 singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer, born 3 june 1942 in chicago, illinois, usa, died 26 december 1999 in roswell, georgia, usa. 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. Super fly is a 1972 american blaxploitation crime drama film directed by gordon parks jr. I have a very best of curtis mayfield pressed by teichiku tecw20171 that ive always enjoyed over other pressings ive heard. Deluxe 25th anniversary edition, an album by curtis mayfield on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. The film is well known for its soundtrack, written and produced by soul musician curtis mayfield. Mayfields father left the family when curtis was five. But thats good for music videos and not for a feature length movie arrival putlockers. I guess the only thing to argue is whether superfly or shaft was the better album soundtrack from the era of blaxploitation films. Superfly by curtis mayfield discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. His choice early to mid 60s outside productions appear on a cd called curtis mayfields chicago soul. Curtis mayfield super fly 1972 with movie clips youtube. Curtis mayfield dont worry if theres a hell below were all going to go. A kind o music curtis mayfield discography 19612000.
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