Curtis Mayfield (June 3, 1942 -- December 26, 1999) was an American soul, funk, and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions and composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Superfly. From these works and others, he was highly regarded as a pioneer of funk and of politically conscious African-American music.[1][2] He was also a multi-instrumentalist who played the guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, and drums. R.I.P
Where have you been? I'm a couple years younger than Curtis, been listening to his music since his early days with the Impressions when Jerry Butler was with the group. Curtis was never underrated in fact it was the opposite! Even when he wrote music for other artists you knew who had written it by the unmissable poetry that was his unique style and calling card. Long before Superfly and Claudine, Curtis had already cemented his place in music history! So, no you're way off track with your assessment!
Curtis is kicking some behinds in this song, funk is all over the place and it just grooves and grooves!! not to mention that percussionist is out of sight.
This is conscious music with deep meaningful messages. LOve Curtis....wish I could have caught him in concert when He was alive.....Man this sounds good and no....they don't make music like this anymore. Move on UP!!!
Mayfield took the Hollywood Blacksploitation film industry of the early 70's and laid a soundtrack over it to inspire people with a positive spiritual message instead of the bleakness of the inner city ghetto depicted in the films. A legend.
The opening statement made by the brother that get ready for the king, Curtis Mayfield! oen of the most inspirational musicians to walk the planet. Great stuff! He is truly missed.
Rest in peace and 81st birthday wishes to Curtis Mayfield 6. 3 We are grateful for this pure musicians legacy. The soundtrack of Superfly and Sparkle are just part of his superlative work. We must recognize and enjoy
To this day one of my all time favorites.Takes me back to a time of really well written music. What a timeless masterpiece Curtis left us. Can't listen to this song and not feel good.Vaya
Great song! with a good message. The conga percussion guy is really good to. I liked how Curtis used percussion in his songs. I think Curtis may have still be alive today if the stage wouldn't have fell on top of him.
This is golden! I would have loved to see him perform. All I remember was him after the accident, so this was a nice reminder of what a truly awesome musician & performer he was. And the guy on the conga drums is killing it!
Quanta saudade, nesse 1987 eu tinha 17anos, hoje estou com 49anos de lá pra cá quantos talentosos como Curtis Mayfield se foram ,obrigado Curtis Mayfield pela sua alegria e emoção.
I remember going to the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC in the early 60's (my friends and I were the only white boys attending). Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions were often performing. The tickets were $5 - what a steal!!!. Curtis Mayfield was a certifed musical genius. His lyrical and rhythmic talents were and are unmatched.
Oh yes! What a Superbad Superdude Curtis was … and still is, thanks to the legacy of his incredible music. This has to be one of the best songs of all time. We miss you, Curtis ❤
Hartelijk dank voor het uploaden, Nico. Dit was één van mijn muziekhelden in de jaren '70 en is dit nog steeds. Meeslepende versie van dit nummer, overigens !
Dont forget, a whole lot of hiphop *music* is being sampled from older stuff :), especially the more known songs. Imo this is due to the fact that said samples are indeed the things that made the songs into what they are today! :D
God Bless Us all, because we all need him now more than ever. There are truly evil people, unknown to most of us, controlling the world. People more evil than any child molester or serial killer.
Ye Henry Gibson "who is the one playing them" was awesome ^^ accually he was my parents friend ^^ i sat in his knee drummin on the table with him when i was a child :D
Beautiful......This man made music as Marvin Gaye did....it's for the mind, spirit and soul. Peace around the world.
❤🎉
Totally with you ❤️🕺🏻
Curtis Mayfield (June 3, 1942 -- December 26, 1999) was an American soul, funk, and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions and composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Superfly. From these works and others, he was highly regarded as a pioneer of funk and of politically conscious African-American music.[1][2] He was also a multi-instrumentalist who played the guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, and drums.
R.I.P
Thanks for the information.
Thank you very much for all of his fans like me to know. 😊
Thank you brother Curtis...
One the most underrated influential
singers of all time
Where have you been? I'm a couple years younger than Curtis, been listening to his music since his early days with the Impressions when Jerry Butler was with the group. Curtis was never underrated in fact it was the opposite! Even when he wrote music for other artists you knew who had written it by the unmissable poetry that was his unique style and calling card. Long before Superfly and Claudine, Curtis had already cemented his place in music history! So, no you're way off track with your assessment!
Wow just wow
Makes me smile
Move on up
Curtis is kicking some behinds in this song, funk is all over the place and it just grooves and grooves!! not to mention that percussionist is out of sight.
Always wondered who his conga player was ... definitely a MASTER🙏🏿
That master was Henry Gibson. Was because he passed away somewhere in 2002. There's a page on him on drummerszone dot com. Google it
This is conscious music with deep meaningful messages. LOve Curtis....wish I could have caught him in concert when He was alive.....Man this sounds good and no....they don't make music like this anymore. Move on UP!!!
Man that intro was beautiful
Everytime he did this song, he turned it out (even when he changed musicians)! Curtis was in a class by himself!
Mayfield took the Hollywood Blacksploitation film industry of the early 70's and laid a soundtrack over it to inspire people with a positive spiritual message instead of the bleakness of the inner city ghetto depicted in the films. A legend.
As a person and a man of spiritual fortitude Curtis was one of our inspirational leaders of the civil rights struggle and movement. HC cle Oh❤
my first time going to a concert all by myself, I was 16 years old and it was a lifechanging concert! frickin' awesome!
Early 70s song made me Move On UP then and now!..Thank you for decades of great vibes.
Curtis is a hero. We miss you.
What a LEGEND,, Mr Curtis Mayfield never gets old!
Mr. Curtis Mayfield was a musical genius and a great humanitarian. Move On Up!!! 🎼🎶🎵🎤🎸🎷🎻🎹🥁🎺💃🕴️😀💞
THIS SONG SHOWS THAT MUSIC IN A MINOR CHORDS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE SAD ALL THE TIME.THIS SONG MAKES YOU MOVE AND BE HAPPY DOING IT.
What a powerfull song.. makes me feel hope as well as sadness that we will never have again such artist
Five decades of this song and still sounds fresh and atemporal.
Curtis - it pains me that I never saw you live. Your music inspires and will continue to do so forever.
Inspirational music with a strong political undertone.
Was geweldig in Den Haag in ""87 !! Gelukkig toen NIET gemist!
Wish this song would never end
RIP Curtis Mayfiled, You Are Still A Legend!
Thanks for your beautiful music and meaningful inspiration!
Just amazing
Real music....DAMN
Fantastisch! Dit nummer is zooooo steengoed, nooit meer deleten deze beelden!
The opening statement made by the brother that get ready for the king, Curtis Mayfield! oen of the most inspirational musicians to walk the planet. Great stuff!
He is truly missed.
Love the saxophone in the music especially in so in love I have to hear that song at least 3 times back to back
Curtis the BEST...
Thank God we have his music.
Rest in peace and 81st birthday wishes to Curtis Mayfield 6. 3 We are grateful for this pure musicians legacy. The soundtrack of Superfly and Sparkle are just part of his superlative work. We must recognize and enjoy
This music sits with most of my life. He lives.
To this day one of my all time favorites.Takes me back to a time of really well written music. What a timeless masterpiece Curtis left us. Can't listen to this song and not feel good.Vaya
A men to that
You can say that again, and again I'm with you on that!!!
Great song! with a good message. The conga percussion guy is really good to. I liked how Curtis used percussion in his songs. I think Curtis may have still be alive today if the stage wouldn't have fell on top of him.
wow curtis' voice is really killin. hasnt changed a day.
The greatest director, writer and gifted music composer ever from Chicago.
Super Mensch und Geile Band i love
True legend for all people
Curtis may field was musical legend his music will live on rest in peace brother
A superior human being!
cant stop watching this, amazing good feelings
Wow , whata voice -range ! He sound's soo positive . Look at the percussionist - he seems sappy to play with him.
Thank you
Gives me chills every single time. Superhero.
This is golden! I would have loved to see him perform. All I remember was him after the accident, so this was a nice reminder of what a truly awesome musician & performer he was. And the guy on the conga drums is killing it!
Actually ALL the musicians are killing it! :)
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I know that 'killing' is supposed to mean something else but it's not a great word to describe this kind of music.
Believe that's Henry Gibson on percussion. Longtime percussion player with Mayfield. Soooooo good
Quanta saudade, nesse 1987 eu tinha 17anos, hoje estou com 49anos de lá pra cá quantos talentosos como Curtis Mayfield se foram ,obrigado Curtis Mayfield pela sua alegria e emoção.
genial..Excellent.. thanks for sharing and regards from Deutschland
Long live Mr. Mayfield! Tragically, lost too soon. RIP.
I remember going to the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC in the early 60's (my friends and I were the only white boys attending). Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions were often performing. The tickets were $5 - what a steal!!!. Curtis Mayfield was a certifed musical genius. His lyrical and rhythmic talents were and are unmatched.
the supreme best!
this is the greatest version,
greatest song !!!!!!
Great music gives you the best feeling in life
What a great artist!
I've seen this video many times maby because I'm dutch, wishing i was there.
i'm too young i think.
Curtis RIP. Respect!
Love the intro where he talks about the new generation, showing us which way to go ❤
I saw Curtis at his last show in NYC. It was exhilarating.
I was there that day in the Zuiderpark in The Hague. And I was having a good time!
tears in my eyes dont know what to say
Timeless lyrics from a Legend gone but not forgotten. Thanks for posting.
Curtis, Smokey, Dylan, Brian Wilson,John Phillips are among the greatest american poets that ever lived!!
So underated loved from.all over this world move on up yess❤ here in 2024 oh we got to move on up.
fantastic ! !
happy 82nd Curtis
Ｉlike this song .
Greetings from Japan
September 01-2024 USA 🇺🇸,
Bu Sarkiyi dinledigimde ! Bir cigligi hatirliyorum !! 🇺🇸☀️🍀🎶
This is... magic! Curtis rocks. Whatever you do, don't delete this. I love this.......
Long live Curtis Mayfield!
Here is a brother that tragically left us all together too soon - the Genius of Curtom Records.
Class man.
Unforgettable 🎤🎵🎶
Great audience.
Curtis Mayfield was a musician of all time and nothing will change that.❤🙏
I never dance but to this song i can't stop moving.
MASTER HENRY GIBSON... 'NUFF SAID!!!
Master Henry Gibson is My Uncle..😀 I’m his second Nephew
@@winnwinston468 🙌
Oh yes! What a Superbad Superdude Curtis was … and still is, thanks to the legacy of his incredible music. This has to be one of the best songs of all time. We miss you, Curtis ❤
Greatest moment in history
Great! Thanks for the upload....saw it on TV in 2006 was never been able to put my hands on it!
Curtis is a fucking legend!
Forever Curtis Mayfield!
fantastic video and song
That's one way to get the kids to listen to something good!
My goodness, the boots are really something else.
Btw, another great version of my favorite song of his, thanks for uploading!
Hartelijk dank voor het uploaden, Nico. Dit was één van mijn muziekhelden in de jaren '70 en is dit nog steeds. Meeslepende versie van dit nummer, overigens !
Dont forget, a whole lot of hiphop *music* is being sampled from older stuff :), especially the more known songs. Imo this is due to the fact that said samples are indeed the things that made the songs into what they are today! :D
he sounded perfect singing live
La música 🎵 que logro unir a las personas que sentimos, pecibimos y amamos este tipo de sonidos sin importar el color de la piel 😊
this truth still stands for all generations
The Pride of Chicago Illinois ✌️🎶
❤Dark as the night and the moon shining bright move on up.
Talento puro.
Just exquisite!! Best song ever.
Thats my favorite video on all RUclips.. Positive wibrations....
Damn! I live in The Hague and been to Parkpop a few times, but everytime it was crappy...... Too bad they don't book artists like this anymore....
Sensationell❤️pure positive Energie
Lucky me...I was there...
This deserves more views.
He may not have been a real Superfly, but, indeed he was, one hell of a guy. RiP.
my hero..
I like this song
God Bless Black People
thank you ever
PutmanFranklinAvenue it comes from the soul!
God Bless Us all, because we all need him now more than ever. There are truly evil people, unknown to most of us, controlling the world. People more evil than any child molester or serial killer.
Im not black but amen to that
ye the best live 2022. move on up.dan.
Ye Henry Gibson "who is the one playing them" was awesome ^^ accually he was my parents friend ^^ i sat in his knee drummin on the table with him when i was a child :D
父とほぼ同い年なんですね。とても素適です。カッコイイです。彼の音楽に今の時代に出会えてよかった。どうもありがとうございます。🎶👂💘👍💐🙏
Curtis Mayfield was a giant.
Maravillosa banda ❤❤❤
A great song...
That was brilliant.
loving it!! hush now child