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Rhino's The Very Best of Curtis Mayfield is devoted to material the legendary soul man recorded after leaving the Impressions, focusing particularly on his classic songs from the early '70s. There are more comprehensive compilations on the market, namely the sublime double-disc Anthology and the flawed but worthwhile box set People Get Ready, but this is the best bet for anyone wanting a concise sampler of Mayfield's groundbreaking funk-soul, since it contains all of the bare-bone essentials: "(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go," "Move on Up," "We Got to Have Peace," "Freddie's Dead," "Superfly," "Pusherman," "Future Shock," and "Kung Fu." Yes, Mayfield also made cohesive, frequently stunning albums during this era and his work with the Impressions was just as influential, but this disc benefits from its narrow focus, since the end result is a collection ideal for the curious and the novice, while also providing a great listen for anyone who already knows the records.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Robert Lewis, Horn - Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Clifford Davis, Saxophone - Phil Upchurch, Guitar - JOHN ROSS, Keyboards - John Howell, Trumpet - Riley Hampton, Arranger - Gary Slabo, Arranger, Instruments - Tom Flye, Engineer - Harold Dessent, Woodwinds - Robert Sims, Drums, Percussion - Danny Turbeville, AssistantEngineer - Harold Klatz, Viola - Lorin Binford, Trombone - Master Henry Gibson, Percussion - Roger Anfinson, Engineer - Ron Kolber, Baritone Saxophone - Donald Simmons, Drums - Patrick Ferreri, Guitar - Elloit Golub, Violin - Harold Lepp, Instruments - Leonard Druss, Saxophone - Richard Single, Instruments - Rudolph Stauber, Trumpet - Sam Heiman, Instruments - Sol Bobrob, Violin
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1970 Curtom Records, under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company
Robert Lewis, Horn - Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Clifford Davis, Saxophone - Phil Upchurch, Guitar - JOHN ROSS, Keyboards - John Howell, Trumpet - Riley Hampton, Arranger - Gary Slabo, Arranger, Instruments - Tom Flye, Engineer - Harold Dessent, Woodwinds - Robert Sims, Drums, Percussion - Danny Turbeville, AssistantEngineer - Harold Klatz, Viola - Lorin Binford, Trombone - Master Henry Gibson, Percussion - Roger Anfinson, Engineer - Ron Kolber, Baritone Saxophone - Donald Simmons, Drums - Patrick Ferreri, Guitar - Elloit Golub, Violin - Harold Lepp, Instruments - Leonard Druss, Saxophone - Richard Single, Instruments - Rudolph Stauber, Trumpet - Sam Heiman, Instruments - Sol Bobrob, Violin
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1970 Curtom Records
Robert Lewis, Horn - Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Clifford Davis, Saxophone - Phil Upchurch, Guitar - JOHN ROSS, Keyboards - John Howell, Trumpet - Riley Hampton, Arranger - Gary Slabo, Arranger, Instruments - Tom Flye, Engineer - Harold Dessent, Woodwinds - Robert Sims, Drums, Percussion - Danny Turbeville, AssistantEngineer - Harold Klatz, Viola - Lorin Binford, Trombone - Master Henry Gibson, Percussion - Roger Anfinson, Engineer - Ron Kolber, Baritone Saxophone - Donald Simmons, Drums - Patrick Ferreri, Guitar - Elloit Golub, Violin - Harold Lepp, Instruments - Leonard Druss, Saxophone - Richard Single, Instruments - Rudolph Stauber, Trumpet - Sam Heiman, Instruments - Sol Bobrob, Violin
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1970 Curtom Classics Inc., a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Roger Anfinsen, Engineer
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1971 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Henry Gibson, Percussion - Leroy Hutson, Backing Vocals - Lucky, Bass Guitar - Riley Hampton, Arranger - Michael Hawkins, Backing Vocals - Roger Anfinsen, MasteringEngineer - Tyrone McCullen, Drums - Craig McCullen, Guitar - John Pate, Arranger - Marv Heiman, Conductor
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1999 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Joseph Scott, Bass Guitar - Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Morris Jennings, Drums - Master Henry Gibson, Percussion - Roger Anfinsen, Producer, Engineer - Craig McCullen, Guitar - John Pate, Arranger - Harry "Slip" Lepp, Trombone
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1972 Curtom Records, under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company
Curtis Mayfield, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Irv Stimler, AssociateProducer
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1972 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Joseph Scott, Bass Guitar - Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Master Henry Gibson, Percussion - Roger Anfinsen, Engineer - Irv Stimler, AssociateProducer - Tyrone McCullen, Drums - Craig McCullen, Guitar - John Pate, Arranger - Harry "Slip" Lepp, Trombone
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1972 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Richard Tufo, Arranger - Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Roger Anfinsen, Engineer
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1973 Curtom Records, under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company
Richard Tufo, Arranger - Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Roger Anfinsen, Engineer
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1973 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Gil Askey, Arranger
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1974 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Henry Gibson, Congas - Phil Upchurch, Guitar - Gary Thompson, Guitar - Rich Tufo, Arranger, Keyboards - Michael Wesley Johnson, Producer - Roger Anfinsen, Engineer - Quentin Joseph, Drums - Lucky Scott, Bass Guitar
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1975 Curtom Records, under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company
Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Rich Tufo, Arranger - Roger Anfinsen, Engineer - Fred Breitberg, Engineer - Kitty Haywood, Backing Vocals
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1976 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Joe Scott, Bass Guitar - Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Leroy Hutson, Vocals - Gary Thompson, Guitar - Mystique, Vocals - Donnelle Hagan, Drums - Rich Tufo, Arranger, Keyboards - Floyd Morris, Keyboards - Master Henry Gibson, Percussion - Roger Anfinsen, Engineer - Fred Breitberg, Engineer - Alfonzo Surrett, Vocals - Ricki Linton, Vocals
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1977 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, ExecutiveProducer - Linda Clifford, FeaturedArtist, With Vocals - Gil Askey, Arranger
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1979 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Curtis Mayfield, Producer, Orchestral Arranger, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Backing Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, MixingEngineer - Gary Thompson, Guitar - Linda Clifford, FeaturedArtist, With Vocals - Carlos Glover, Drum Programmer, Audio Recording Engineer - Lebron Scott, Bass Guitar - Angela King, Backing Vocals - Luis Stefanell, Percussion - Ron Stanley, MixingEngineer - The True Saints featuring Mama, Backing Vocals
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1990 Curtom Records, a label of Warner Strategic Marketing
Album review
Rhino's The Very Best of Curtis Mayfield is devoted to material the legendary soul man recorded after leaving the Impressions, focusing particularly on his classic songs from the early '70s. There are more comprehensive compilations on the market, namely the sublime double-disc Anthology and the flawed but worthwhile box set People Get Ready, but this is the best bet for anyone wanting a concise sampler of Mayfield's groundbreaking funk-soul, since it contains all of the bare-bone essentials: "(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go," "Move on Up," "We Got to Have Peace," "Freddie's Dead," "Superfly," "Pusherman," "Future Shock," and "Kung Fu." Yes, Mayfield also made cohesive, frequently stunning albums during this era and his work with the Impressions was just as influential, but this disc benefits from its narrow focus, since the end result is a collection ideal for the curious and the novice, while also providing a great listen for anyone who already knows the records.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 01:16:22
- Main artists: Curtis Mayfield
- Label: Rhino
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B Soul
© 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company. ℗ 1997 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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