14 November 2011

curtis mayfield live in concert

Oh yes. This is what I've been listening to this lunchtime. It's a live PA he did for a German radio show back in 1990 before (I think) his tragic accident. What a voice this man had and what great tunes. He's sadly missed and greatly admired still.

 I also found quite a bit of info about this performance, in case you are interested:

Curtis Mayfield - Guitar, Vocals
Frank "Buzz" Amato - Keyboards
Randy Brown - Bass
Lee Goodness - Drums
Louis Stefanell - Percussion

Tracklist:
1. [01:55 4:20] Curtis Mayfield - "Super Fly" (1972) [Buddah/Curtom Records] [1]
2. [06:15 4:41] Curtis Mayfield - "It's Alright" (1980) [RSO Records, Inc.]
3. [10:56 4:08] Curtis Mayfield - "Gypsy Woman" (1971) [Buddah/Curtom Records] [2]
4. [15:04 6:35] Curtis Mayfield - "Freddie's Dead (Theme From Super Fly)" (1972) [Buddah/Curtom Records] [1]
5. [21:39 8:06] Curtis Mayfield - "Pusherman" (1972) [Buddah/Curtom Records] [1]
6. [29:45 5:26] Curtis Mayfield - "We Gotta Have Peace" (1985) [CRC]
7. [35:11 2:56] Curtis Mayfield - "People Get Ready" (1965) [ABC Paramount] [2]
8. [38:07 5:18] Curtis Mayfield - "Give Me Your Love (Love Song)" (1972) [Buddah/Curtom Records] [1,3]
9. [44:08 5:22] Curtis Mayfield - "When Seasons Change" (1975) [Buddah Records]

[1] Feature On The OST For the Film Super Fly (1972) [Sig Shore Productions] Dir. Gordon Parks Jr.
[2] Originally Performed By: The Impressions (1961) [ABC Paramount]
[3] Originally Performed By: Jerry Buttler (1963) [Vee Jay Records]

Release date: 23rd March 1990


edit - Since first posting this yesterday, the owner altered the sharing rights so I'm posting the link directly to Soundcloud. Sorry about this.

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