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Curtis Mayfield - Superfly .gif) By Amy Linden
The term "classic" is tossed about a lot these days, and when
it's being used to describe everything from Coke to a Janet Jackson CD,
the term is shady. But take my word that the 1972 soundtrack to the
blaxploitation film Superfly is a true classic. Why? Because 25
years after its release, the songs still ring true and sound fresh. A
morality tale set to funky grooves and plaintive vocals, Superfly
is the zenith of Mayfield's socially aware songwriting, recounting the
highs and lows of the thug life and the no-win ghetto game of hustling.
It's hard to believe, but a doom-filled ode to screwing up
("Freddie's Dead") was actually a big hit during the Nixon
years. Truth be told, the record sounds as good, if not better today and
should be in everyone's collection.
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| 1. Little Child Runnin' Wild | 13. Pusherman (Alternate Mix) | | 2. Pusherman | 14. Freddie's Dead (Instrumental Version) | | 3. Freddie's Dead | 15. Junkie Chase (Instrumental) (Full-Length Version) | | 4. Junkie Chase (Instrumental) | 16. No Thing On Me (Cocaine Song) (Instrumental Version) | | 5. Give Me Your Love (Love Song) | 17. Militant March | | 6. Eddie You Should Know Better | 18. Eddie You Should Know Better (Instrumental Version) | | 7. No Thing On Me (Cocaine Song) | 19. Radio Spot #1 | | 8. Think (Instrumental) | 20. The Underground (Demo) | | 9. Superfly | 21. Check Out Your Mind (Instrumental Version) | | 10. Freddie's Dead (Theme From 'Superfly') (Single Mix) | 22. Radio Spot #2 | | 11. Superfly (Single Mix) | 23. Curtis Mayfield (On Superfly Film & Songwriting) | | 12. Ghetto Child (Demo Of 'Little Child Runnin' Wild') | |
Share Your Memories!Is Superfly one of your favorite albums? What interesting or amusing stories can you tell? Wanna write a review? Share your stories (or your reviews) with the world! (We print the best stories right here!)
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"Outstanding, 3 Thumbs UP, this set is so good, I had to borrow an additional thumb!" --Brother B 1 |
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Looking for a rare import-only single, a gold record, world tour book, hard to find magazine, an autographed guitar, or simply this CD? You'll find them at eBay!
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|  | Artist: Curtis Mayfield
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| | Released: June 23, 1972
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