Curtis Mayfield was one of the premiere voices in soul music, clinching his first hit record in 1958, ... Top 10 Curtis Mayfield Songs. By. Alex Hopper. March 26, 2023 10:20 am.

Explore 8 underrated Curtis Mayfield songs that showcase his soulful brilliance beyond the hits. A must-read for fans of ...

Curtis Mayfield’s catalog is filled with wisdom, groove, and emotion. Whether addressing social issues or matters of the heart, his music transcends generations. These ten songs serve as an ...

Here, we will dive into the songs Mayfield wrote for those other artists. But this list, in a way, only shows the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the artist’s prolific pen. 1.

MOJO selects soul legend Curtis Mayfield’s greatest albums. 10. New World Order 9. Keep On Pushing 8. ... The Impressions had a string of Top 20 US chart hits before Mayfield left the group in 1969 to ...

1. Super Fly wasn’t Curtis Mayfield’s first work for film, nor was it his last. Before Super Fly, Mayfield wrote two songs for 1969’s volcano-themed disaster film Krakatoa, East of Java, a ...

The socially conscious 1970 hit by Curtis Mayfield later became a staple of sporting events, political rallies, ... ‘Curtis, man, you’re a writer, a poet! Write some of those songs!’ The first one ...

Both songs were written by Curtis Mayfield, who began as a gospel singer as a youngster in Chicago and grew to become one of the country’s most successful R&B producers, composers and performers.

Early on in “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield,” H.E.R., the 27-year-old R&B pop star who directed the film and appears in it as its interviewer and tour guide, offers a telling observation about ...