Curtis Mayfield stands as one of the most visionary voices in soul and funk history, and Keep On Keeping On: Curtis Mayfield Studio Albums 1970-1974 brings together the first four albums from his landmark solo career in one essential collection. Released by Rhino Records in 2019 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mayfield's solo debut, this set captures an artist at the peak of his creative powers, delivering deeply conscious, groove-driven music that continues to resonate decades later.
Spanning recordings made at iconic studios including RCA Studios and Curtom Studios in Chicago, these newly remastered albums showcase Mayfield's unmatched ability to blend lush, melodic arrangements with urgent social commentary. Each record is presented in a gatefold sleeve, with several including original lyrics, offering an immersive experience that honors the richness of the source material. From the soulful introspection of his early work to the deep, hypnotic funk of Sweet Exorcist, this collection is an authoritative document of one of music's most important and influential creative periods.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Rhino Records (2)
- Genre: Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 02/22/2019
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TRACKS
A1. (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go
A2. The Other Side Of Town
A3. The Makings Of You
A4. We Are The People Who Are Darker Than Blue
B1. Move On Up
B2. Miss Black America
B3. Wild And Free
B4. Give It Up
C1. Get Down
C2. Keep On Keeping On
C3. Underground
C4. We Got To Have Peace
D1. Beautiful Brother Of Mine
D2. Now You’re Gone
D3. Love To Keep You In My Mind
E1. Back To The World
E2. Future Shock
E3. Right On For The Darkness
F1. If I Were Only A Child Again
F2. Can't Say Nothin'
F3. Keep On Trippin'
F4. Future Song (Love A Good Woman, Love A Good Man)
G1. Ain't Got Time
G2. Sweet Exorcist
G3. To Be Invisible
G4. Power To The People
H1. Kung Fu
H2. Suffer
H3. Make Me Believe In You
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