Curtis Mayfield - Give Me Your Love (1972)

Super Fly is the third studio album by American soul and funk musician Curtis Mayfield, released in July 1972 on Curtom Records. It was released as the soundtrack for the blaxploitation film of the same name. Widely considered a classic of 1970s soul and funk music, Super Fly was a nearly immediate hit. Its sales were bolstered by two million-selling singles, "Freddie's Dead" (#2 R&B, #4 Pop) and the title track (#5 R&B, #8 Pop). Super Fly is one of the few soundtracks to out-gross the film it accompanied.
Super Fly, along with Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, was one of the pioneering soul concept albums, with its then-unique socially aware lyrics about poverty and drug abuse making the album stand out. The film and the soundtrack may be perceived as dissonant, since the Super Fly film holds rather ambiguous views on drug dealers, whereas Curtis Mayfield's position is far more critical. Like What's Going On, the album was a surprise hit that record executives felt had little chance at significant sales. Due to its success, Mayfield was tapped for several film soundtracks over the course of the decade.

[@camille368]

Homeless right now. Writing this from a McDonald’s. Times are tough and bills are tough. I’m not giving up and this song keeps me moving. Love y’all. God is good.

[@steveharris434]

Hope you're doing ok today

[@tiffanymorgan917]

May u be blessed beyond measures! Love you my friend from another mother

[@avatarhealing7057]

Man I feel you music really helps in hard times. I hope the universe shines on you with shelter! Hearts my heart to hear your story ! If I had it like that I would get you a place ! Peace and love!

[@petermorton301]

Blessed is he and she the endure till the end

[@relaxationnation8926]

Send me your cash app name i will buy you lunch for tomorrow. May you be in Allah's blessings.. Keep safe.

[@SuperCoolmack]

Curtis Mayfield should have received an Oscar for the music score!!!! There has never been a better music score !!!!

[@johnmickns]

Trouble man by marvin gaye is a close 2nd. Shaft also

[@ram09568]

Amen!!! Straight 🔥!

[@danielwilson160]

This album was too mind blowing for the Academy! They were scared of revolution.

[@gregorysmith8278]

That shaft score was. Great. Bro

[@nm202]

I agree with everyone Curtis Mayfield Shaft

[@jongdavis9636]

I had the honor of providing medical care to Mr Mayfield in ATL.... he was the most kind and humble man I have ever met .... RIP

[@noorgonzalez1076]

🤭😩🙇🏻‍♀️🎶🕊

[@noorgonzalez1076]

BIBLE BOOK OF JOHN 5:28

[@johnbenjamin2703]

Wish u could held him up a little longer He is so missed jb.ok

[@ericmatterson9905]

Very tragic what happened in Central Park and he handled his condition with grace and class.

[@zigzagzig7330]

Just saw your post! Thanks for thanking care of the Legend. If no one ever told you that!🙏🏿

[@realdalgayle1732]

I've never heard anyone referencing to Curtis Mayfield as genius.. but this brother takes a back seat to no one when it comes to musical talent. you don't get more genius than this man..

[@gregoryburton1241]

Stevie Wonder, Isaac Hayes, Curtis, James Brown, Willie Hutch, Barry White, Lonnie Liston Smith, Roy Ayers, Grover Washington Jr., Aretha Franklin, Sly Stone , Van McCoy, Patrice Rushen and George Clinton were music game changers in the sixties and seventies. Their music still gets you off your ass and makes your head bop back and forth. Great music never dies!

[@columbusohio72]

Say it again for the people in the back!!

[@sirjuju4766]

The Dramatic, Manhattans, Emotions, Harold Melvin and the Blue notes, Temprees, Dells, Four Top, Temptations, OJays, Stylistics, Escorts, Heatwave, Smokey and the Miracles, Earth wind and fire, Diana ross and the Supremes, and of course many, many more. Timeless music

[@Saoco325]

Thanks bro

[@keefebaby]

And of course donny osmond

[@alancanham2956]

Lets not forget the Isleys, Stevie, Brothers Johnson and God Jimi!!

[@jongdavis9636]

Curtis Mayfield was my patient in Atlanta .... he was one of the kindest, humble and gentle man .... I was so nervous to meet him ... and be one of his physicians ...he is truly a Legend

[@delightschwartz2155]

What a privilege to have him as a patient, I assume this was after his accident?

[@donansell1864]

This guy should go down in history as on of the most influential artists EVER !!

[@MrDH360]

He was & they know, But he wasn't wit dat Bull & they Chose Quincy, he played their game ...

[@JumpShotsOverGunShots]

HE IS . . Top 5 easy

[@keenkingjames]

Every musicians father figure or they’re tone deaf.

[@noriwilliams4637]

Absolutely !!!!!

[@rafb1661]

Absolutely!!! OG Funk Specialist

[@priceconsult5880]

This album swept the country, and still stands up! Curtis is a legend!

[@mikepresto3050]

Curtis mayfield was way a head of his time SUPER FLY still something I listen to for many years now . Never get tired of listening it’s a masterpiece.

[@johnbenjamin2703]

CURTIS RIP HAD TO BETTER ISAAC HAYES AND SHAFT!!! THAT'S A FACT.. jb.ok

[@kaymiddleton5130]

One of AMERICA's GREATEST poets ❤

[@herberthoward4027]

Curtis Mayfield should have gotten a Grammy for the best score for the movie Superfly .Every Damn song was bad ass.

[@sheilaemoore4166]

Yes, INDEED!

[@eastermcdaniel4419]

Yes. 💯

[@kostasplafountzis6602]

my opinion:he should have won the oscar for best score and best song too...

[@salayobrown8942]

yes he should have won a grammy. but they eventually (1994) gave him a lifetime achievement award.

[@1computernew]

I thought Freddie's Dead won a Grammy. The whole album is Super Good. I was very surprised to hear "I'm Your Pusher Man," in the movie, "Hangover II."

[@crazyloppinrock6143]

Im a white man but I grew up in the Intercity with this amazing music. ✌️ to all my brothers, love don't have a color...

[@JBHAYES]

Show ya right my soul brotha 💪

[@joec6172]

SAME HERE. THE PEOPLE THAT I GREW UP WITH IN THE PROJECTS ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAMILY. MUSIC TODAY JUST KEEPS ON LOOPING AROUND AND AROUND. IT DOESN'T HAVE ANY SOUL TO IT. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[@annagriffith4047]

....haven't heard the term inner city for awhile Yup...

[@petermorton301]

Keep teaching📚

[@tatetate152]

Brother! It’s anyone’s music who cares to listen. Feel free bro.

[@anthonyjones8366]

I wish i could give this a thousand likes i was 11 years old when this dropped and this was men where men and real women stood by their man through thick and thin.

[@cesleybrown1266]

My big brothers wouldn't let me watch this movie for shit lol

[@truckerbone]

When you hear this all you can think about how much pride and love we had for our own self as black men and women I do remember how much fun it was to be in love and happy.

[@siddiqahmad5193]

R.I.P. Curtis... Timeless composition and execution. A truly impressive work of art (the entire album) which, to my ears, sounds even better nearly 50 yrs. after release.

[@caradelavine1891]

Rest in peace

[@fraziercarolyn4]

Never ever will the be artist like Curtis Marvin Gaye an it goes on and on Motown 💯

[@fraziercarolyn4]

THE BEST

[@dollardv]

Who in the Hell could thumb this down . This is a real timeless classic.

[@KamKalambay]

People mad that they didn't make it, and I promise they are all white.

[@dollardv]

@@KamKalambay That's funny I said the same thing.

[@frankfroml.a.4104]

@@KamKalambay After 8 years of hussein "his mama's white" obama, guess that hate for whitey runs deep.

[@HatianHurricane]

THEY JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beatricewoods8377]

Thumb down person was on the Moon.

[@ernestinenorfleet5460]

What happened to those days when there was love and peace. When men and women truly loved and respected one another. This was the jam! Every time I hear it I am on top of the world!

[@jahkeyp5270]

Just listening to this tune is giving me the shivers. This is what you call music.. Hearing the string instruments playing, the percussionist doing their ting, mmmmm the bass, the horns, rhythm guitar and the soulful sounds of the late great Curtis Mayfield just does it for me.. He made some great stuff and he WILL be sadly missed by US all. May his music live on forever 🙏🏾✊🏾❤

[@monte7270]

This was when music was real & romantic. Monte Bermuda.

[@RayKing-tl2vc]

Totally agree with you, he was so inspired by so many different people. 👍💖🤝✌🙏🙏

[@generfeld]

because he mixed soul and funk, it was done perfectly. soul has the orchestra sound, funk has the easy listening groove to it, perfectly done

[@childrenofthesun9089]

His music speaks to the soul that why shivers happen

[@WillShannon-i2w]

The best sound track of all time

[@herintuion88]

Right …

[@Creative2007100]

I agree

[@jerrylane3188]

This is one cool cat. As a white man that grew up in the bay area with the brothers and sisters listening to their music. I GET. IT! Most peckerwoods don't. Oh yeah ( I can dance too ) amazing artist from an amazing time. Miss you brother.

[@Purpledawg-d9s]

Good music and good times knows no bounds!

[@janx9170]

Much love Soul Brother ❤️

[@annetteharrison1039]

This is phenomenal and classic. These young people today don't nothing bout real music. Music and words for your soul. Ole' school music will always be the BEST!!!

[@bill6delfonicsmusicdelfoni883]

Break up in the brown Ray Goodman and Brown Reverend Brown Ray Goodman and Brown

[@melvinwatson5547]

Aint it the dam truth..this song here 50 years ol almost 72 it came out and its still a classic and dam great

[@tinyktriggk8967]

Im 15 and listening to this

[@sereneamani1713]

@@tinyktriggk8967 That's great to hear!

[@PRGTOman]

One of the Greatest movies and soundtracks of all time, I grew up at this time, in this neighborhood in NYC, and watching this takes me back. Rest In Peace To Curtis Mayfield and Ron O'Neal and Thank You Gentlemen for this Amazing Masterpiece ...

[@SouthSideRalph1]

MAXI COAT WITH LARGE WING COLLARS, TURTLE NECK SWEATER, SLACKS & A FRESH PAIR OF FLAGG BROTHERS.......NOW WHERES 125TH STREET? (r.i.p Curtis & Ron O'Neal)

[@1trucxhondamov589]

😀

[@samuelrhodes9053]

I hadn't thought about Flagg brothers shoes in years . They were the bomb back in the day . Thanks for the memory.

[@JamesSmith-tb7is]

I wore the Cape coat and hat ensemble to the Oakland California clubs during late 1974.

[@mistafreeze7241]

You forgot the Pork Chop sideburns and flawless perm🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@noorgonzalez1076]

🕊🎶🎶🎶🕊🕊🕊🕊🎶🎶🎶

[@fendiboots4481]

"Could live with you in solitude and need no one else." That's grown love.

[@Jjstier]

People I knew took a certain way strutted around with that album under their arm

[@filmoeskrawts3539]

Curtis Is one of the coldest to ever do it. His life story is that of legend

[@Solodolo84]

Facts, too 🥶 🧊, the man had true diamond hands. His arrangement and pen game is top tier

[@joannjohnson2481]

Best soundtrack ever of the 70's the movie was Superfly .

[@michaelserrurier9392]

The best album in history is Superfly.

[@frankfroml.a.4104]

If you're talking 70's, Claudine (Soundtrack and the movie) can give it a run for the money.

[@joannjohnson2481]

@@frankfroml.a.4104 Curtis Mayfield did both soundtrack

[@rhondaoutlaw3010]

Ron O'Neal.....😏

[@rhondaoutlaw3010]

Could live with you in solitude....and need no one else..... Gimme your love.....💕

[@kateetakea2285]

No one can even begin to make this kind of music anymore. It was a thing special to that time....

[@sherronroberts909]

You said it well Grown Folks because it's grown folk that loves this music! Off the chart! Under rated Curtis - one of the most prolific song writers, singers and musicians of OUR time!

[@geraldwmson]

One of the greatest Soul Legends of all time! RIP Curtis

[@h.patriciablackshire6003]

Curtis Mayfield. The. Soul. Singer. Brilliant lyrics, timeless. This record played ALL OVER Chicago! People would actually go into a trance on the dance floor. Mr. Mayfield made us a Better Version of ourselves. We are FOREVER grateful.

[@angeloacosta9411]

South Side !!! Stay strong ...

[@rashard4]

And an underrated rhythm guitarist as well. He plucked some sweet sounds from that axe🎸

[@h.patriciablackshire6003]

@@rashard4 His music was God-sent. I have so many precious memories. Rest in LOVE, Mr. Mayfield. I thank God for you!!!! 💟💔💟❤

[@dallasdan6336]

OMG. This is what real music sounds like. It's called instruments and singing. Curtis Mayfield was one of the greatest musical talents we've ever had.

[@samlondon7430]

Rest in peace Curtis Mayfield & Ron O'Neal who played Superfly, Great Legends.

[@ninaharris7307]

Sam London didn't know Ron passed

[@sandranelson4601]

yes superfly passed away RIP GUY❤💕💯🌹👍

[@kerryfarria2767]

Respect

[@eastermcdaniel6714]

@@ninaharris7307 He passed away in 2004 Pancreatic Cancer😪 He had passed 10yrs before I knew.❤❤RIP Ron & Curtis❤

[@jaygasper4853]

@aka goldfinger was Superfly TNT as popular when it came out in theaters?

[@BoogieShoogie]

There had to be a conspiracy to change black music! Listen to this! Powerful music with LIVE Instruments! Pure talent!!! The message behind the music was powerful too!

[@emprssnubia8679]

You're rite, it was and is controlled by the white Jewish ppl. True facts the musical artiste of today have to be controlled conditioned and confined to what the money suppliers want, so that they will always managed/slaved them. Hence the beautiful one, (Prince) wore the Slave symbol Documentaries exist on this topic

[@miltonknapp278]

B. Wynn

[@ENEN54]

you answered your own question black musiq to powerful too spiritual they wanted too break all that up so they kill off certain artist poison few, give few cancer

[@sugeandpopsdailyadventures7244]

Right on baby...right on!

[@carverbearify]

Yes indeed, where's the instruments the passion

[@robertalexander1946]

Curtis Mayfield was a genius.

[@RayKing-tl2vc]

Yes he was, if only people would listen to his words, the world would be a better place. 😔🤝💖✌🙏🙏

[@bernicebaker2596]

Totally, along with Mr. Willie Hutch...Real Music!

[@mslolithab]

Curtis Mayfield was one of the best legacies of the 70s

[@Charles-tt3dr]

RIP to the ancestor Curtis Mayfield who transitioned 20 years ago today 😢😢😢

[@beeboy6967]

20 years wow. How times fly's. Never got to see Curtis live but have a few greats along the way. R.I.P. Mr Curtis Mayfield. Gone but not forgotten !

[@Charles-tt3dr]

@@beeboy6967 Yeah time sure went by fast!! It seems like yesterday when i got the news of his passing..

[@A_RealONE49]

TRANSCENDED* I corrected that for you 😎👍🏿

[@craigstephenson9608]

Great Music!....Classic movie!

[@vr788]

I have cousin who looks like he could be Mayfield's son

[@salishwindjoseph6030]

June 3 Grew up with Mr Mayfield in our house, tho I was young that mystical voice of yester years still brings my loving late sister Carolyn whom suddenly died in 1969 back home in my heart she did not go home before meeting all the greats as the late great man Mr Curtis Mayfield May he remain in Sweet Peace with my late beautiful sister and all those gone too soon,

[@salayobrown8942]

almost half a century old!!!!! Still soundz good today as it did back then!!!! REST IN EVERLASTING PEACE, BROTHER CURTIS!!!!!

[@morrisparrish76]

Wherever you are; i hope your restin at ease!

[@AFRICANSWON]

Curtis Mayfield was about The Truth and still is!! Still have his music ❤❤❤ A Legend in his own right. Spreading the word!

[@countryboyfletcher489]

This movie was cold as ice, but the Superfly Soundtrack was like a movie in itself. I was one years old when it came out.now I’m 51 [2021] and I’ve ALWAYS had it [Superfly Soundtrack] in EVERY car I ever owned. Thank you Curtis Mayfield for writing for the ghetto and those who live there. [posted November 29, 2021]

[@HollywoodScoob]

This was SOUL music at it's finest. History lessons morphed in classic, timeless, soul music. His lyrics still speak for us and to us.

[@msclipnendz]

Do yall hear those instruments...2020 where r they doing this...The sound is impeccable carrying us into a new decade

[@RS-rd7dm]

The true inventor of the "WALL OF SOUND"

[@sergiochacon509]

Eqssss1w1

[@rodrickhenderson7861]

That's all I listen to

[@sergiochacon509]

Real music

[@davidthompson6149]

Cuba Gooding Sr had one of the most unique vocals of that era along with David Ruffin. Many of these groups had major, top shelf lead singers...Intruders, Dramatics, Spinners, Blue Magic all had these incredible Lead singers. Oh and the instrumental arrangements where 2nd to none

[@michaelaustin3362]

Still Hittin in 2023!!!

[@bernicebaker2596]

2024 here...

[@tchwiss]

Who in their right mind gives this a thumbs down? It's beautiful. It's brilliant

[@FLAWDAJAY2003]

This my shit gets me through a long night working that night shift. So smooth. 70s music had so much meaning and heart and soul in it. Makes u wanna get in a glass house and go out and get some money.

[@ar2481]

can't be faded.......the musical arrangement is something out of another world.........i want you so bad can't even get mad at you!!!!! A POET...A LEGEND...A KING!!!!!!!!!!!!! could live with you in solitude and need no one else.......R.I.P. Mayfield the KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@susanprimeaux3441]

could live with you in solitude and need no one else,give me your love

[@w.d.jennings8824]

Hi Aljenard, nothing for me to add, as you really, covered Curtis Mayfield's greatness, and pure superiority, as a natural gifted musician, composer, and singer. My all-time favorite.

[@mzmaryd6452]

Aljenard Ross What a genius the epitome of blackness!!

[@tonyagratton4927]

@@w.d.jennings8824 , I know that's right !!!!!!

[@w.d.jennings8824]

@@tonyagratton4927 Hi Toyna, thanks for your reply, I, sene that, this Curtis Mayfield love ballad would fit your appreciation, of expression of love by Curtis, go to Curtis Mayfield - "The Making of you" and -My Deceiving Heart" press HERE ON YOU TUBE search bar. take care. Walter D. J.

[@rhettbogan5829]

Curtis (The Story Teller) was one of our greatest. This is back when all the entertainers had their own style. Not like today where everybody tries to sound alike. Damn I miss those days.

[@henryearlamerica4342]

The epitome of real solid music! Curtis Mayfield one of the most talented musicians that ever lived!!!

[@melrowood3784]

'Beautiful Brother of Mine'

[@ronnieleach7032]

Still rocking in 2024 🔥🔥

[@petermorton301]

That's that fire 🔥🔥

[@brendakennedy1562]

I'm here, this came out in "72".The year I came out of high school, headed to ATL for College.What a wonderful time to be alive.

[@marcuss1526]

Curtis Mayfield a musical genius. Gone way before his time!!!

[@damrightigottheblues]

A great human , beautiful man , songwriter and musician , missed very much by all .

[@larryjackson9219]

damrightigottheblues a4can you

[@rosemaryhatter8633]

GIFTED and TALENTED!!!

[@dumasderamus338]

Defonoce

[@ogbranbran8062]

Rip Curtis Mayfield in he was a real one

[@melrowood3784]

The REAL deal.

[@unfortunatevictims9442]

@Melro Wood aaaaaaà

[@joylannetter2451]

From day 1 👊💪🙏

[@bigj8316]

That's for real!!👍🏾👍🏾✊🏾🙏🏾

[@ogbranbran8062]

@@melrowood3784 1000

[@Faceless777]

Music don't get any damn smoother than this.

[@williamwoodruff367]

Curtis Mayfield Was a Genius What a Hell of a soundtrack, Cold Blooded, he nailed this album, The Late Great Curtis Mayfield, Super Fly soundtrack.

[@kennethbrown3647]

This is great song by one of the greatest artists of all time!

[@talisa3988]

Sublime. So talented. What a fabulous time to be alive in the 70's. My parents educated me on his music and they had a wonderful time in the 70's.

[@sheronettawilliams5023]

Indeed...

[@ronnieredding7483]

Lindsey I want you so bad can't get mad at you, give me your love 😁😆😉😎

[@flatulenceone]

???????? Aren't the 70s like the late 60s, in that, if you can remember those days, you weren't there? ;-)

[@RayKing-tl2vc]

ABSOLUTELY 100% correct, those were the best years ever... people were more loving back in those days. 😔💖🤝✌🙏

[@edwardharcum3297]

In 1972 Curtis gave me the line "could live with you in solitude and need no one else" I met my wife in high school Lake Clifton 40 years later were happily married Curtis you were the man no one ever did it better

[@tonyhinston5487]

Edward Harcum you from B more

[@MichaelBrown-lm3vd]

It worked see you loved your woman Peace to you both

[@mobbcreep956]

@Tony Hinton He gotta b

[@bjshaw900]

Mr. Harcum, I ain't mad at cha....

[@mcfirebug]

only folks from baltimore know about lake

[@deekaymusiclover2481]

They picked the perfect man to score this movie...PERFECT

[@teddybearakamastere.1776]

Yes sir I agree.

[@justtracy7175]

Ain’t NOTHING like the this REAL MUSIC❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kevindunne6520]

I saw this Movie in London I was 14. I am 62 and still listening!

[@Leo19Lady]

I love listening to my 70s music this is real music at its best!!!

[@jermainebarnes9460]

this song is just perfect. sound. skill. talent. just perfect

[@sent357]

194 dislikes 194 people who do not know the meaning of real music🎶

[@kelabell6330]

357k lion I know right stuck on stupid this is a straight classic.............................

[@kelabell6330]

357k lion I know right stuck on stupid this is a straight classic.............................

[@tooblessedmiller6937]

...Hey, here's a quote, "those who gave a thumbs down, need to wake up in the morning, with no thumbs, bc they don't deserve them". How bout dat!😂😂😂....it's a joke okkkkk.🙂

[@montimiller2743]

Just pray for those 194 or 950 now and counting as we speak, that the good Lord would open the hearts as well as their ears so they can finally know the real meaning of soul!!!

[@RODDASTEELER932]

That's what happens when you have no soul....

[@darryldurrets5242]

This score is a Masterpiece. In my opinion 1 of the greatest ever and the film a classic. Ron O'Neal played the role to the hilt

[@jamesthreatt5018]

Again something great by Mr. Mayfield. A great writer and singer. Miss you my brother. R.I.P. 12/20/19

[@marilynhudson9879]

Omg...I'm, really miss the good times we, had in 1972!!..The, dudes, car's, clubs.. Everything, from that era I, went to the show to see the movie 3 times. ~~~

[@Purplecolors88]

Wow I wish I was born early to experience that golden era

[@barbarahenderson7611]

Multi-talent, play the guitar, write songs, piano, Sang out of this world.

[@davidtaylor524]

Hi Barbara,hope you’re okay ?

[@diasdonegan6475]

This brother was the man. Watch this movie Super Fly a few weeks ago and it always take me back to the smooth music of the 70's. Chilling outside in the summer time and hearing my brother play this on his record player. Yeah I said record player. And we b outside dancing to the tunes of some Smooth Mr. Curtis Mayfield. U were the man and still is the man. Thanks a million times for ur music Mr. Mayfield.

[@ronnieredding2985]

dais give me your love you sexy thing that's 70s talk lol

[@diasdonegan6475]

Yes it was Ronnie. The best of times.

[@ronnieredding2985]

+Dias Donegan yes it was dias wish I was there with you doing that time give me your love lol! :)

[@diasdonegan6475]

U had nothing but big love back in those days. Everyone in ur neighborhood was one big family known as a village and one love. Travel back. LOL.

[@ronnieredding2985]

+Dias Donegan I was there doing the same thing .peace out one love

[@constantreader7944]

My god, this man channeled magic.

[@geraldwomack8203]

We roll the stroll each and every night while Curtis talk to us he was a legend and still is

[@Jan12756]

👍😃💕1972. Chicago Street music hell yes bring it back the best of the best. 60& 70& 80 OhYeah 😃👍💕💕 We all lived & loved each other 🙏. 🌍. 💕💕

[@lesliebatts9910]

There has never been a better musical score than this, ever.

[@simmonssimmons4494]

Preach 😍👍🏽

[@ShaAllahShabazzMBA]

Music will never be this good again. Sorry young bucks.

[@ShaAllahShabazzMBA]

+jingooz oooooo I'm scared

[@ShaAllahShabazzMBA]

jingooz My fault I was distracted. I thougt you were the primate. Carry on...

[@theodorehuxtable6001]

+Shah-Allah Shabazz The thing about it, you gotta be l o o k i n g for the good music today, cause it definitely ain't on the radio. I mean, I'ma assume it was an everyday thing to hear hear Curtis croon like this on W3SOUL or WBLS or KJLH back in your day. But today, music is not just a business...it's an i n d u s t r y. Most of today's music ain't art...it's product. So, while I do agree that music will never reinvent what artists like Curtis and Donny and Marvin and Stevie and James brought to the game, there are still a w e s o m e artists out there who will continue to tread waters these legendary old heads never touched. I'm talking about Jesse Boykins III, Georgia Ann Muldrow, Charles Bradley, Kamasi Washington, The Internet, etc. How d i d I find out about these artists? I dig, homie.

[@jazzydj6051]

+Theodore Huxtable also check out LEON BRIDGES. there are some others but they are not mainstream. and you have to search for them because they're few and far between. but they are out there and could use the support to be around for a while.

[@ShaAllahShabazzMBA]

BF6ct Your mother...

[@CJtheprince816]

Love this song, this was music back in the day. God bless you Curtis Mayfield!

[@rodbattle37]

One of the best soundtracks ever to this day make want to watch Superfly right now who with me?

[@generfeld]

Absolute classic. Mixing the spirit of soul music (brass, piano, orchestra sound) with the groove and easy listening of funk. perfect combo. this is the very definition of old school cool. As someone born in the 80s who was not around for this decade or album, its still easy to recognize this is the king of cool. we need to respect what came before us. looking at photos of 70s lincoln continentals to this song is a perfect mix

[@FLAWDAJAY2003]

man this shit starts out so smooth. I could listen to that intro all day. just takes me back to the 90s. even tho it's before that it was released but it's when I first heard it. man to be young again with the knowledge I have.just miss when people put real emotions into their music. Kenny Williams. back than they was going thru something and had to go in the booth and tell it.

[@wallacebrown2632]

1972 was a very good year!!!!

[@DetroitLives313]

@wallace brown It was! I remember. I got a "Superfly" winter coat with fake fur grey collar and black crush velvet that came down almost to my ankles! I was only in the 6th Grade! LOL!

[@edeck889]

+Wallace brown Yes the year of my birth, I was born the day after the "Godfather" film premiered in theaters March 16th

[@arthurswanson3285]

Yup. My dad got lucky that year with my beautiful mother and made me.

[@mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412]

@@edeck889 2 yrs older than me lol

[@terrelljones2512]

Yup the year I was born, my uncle's use to put headphones on me playing this type of music. That's how they got me to fall asleep before they hit the club and streets 😁

[@a.c.harris1898]

My Era....My Kind of Music! And one Badass soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield! :-) R.I.P. Curtis.

[@ronnieredding2985]

ac you one badass give me your love. lol

[@barbarabush7964]

A.c. Harris

[@arnoldramson5694]

my era also, when this flick came out my mother wouldn't let me go see it, so it's my kind of movie era

[@marilynhudson9879]

A.c. Harris..I, feel you really had some gooood times.. We, Ladies and the Dude's, were dressed to the nine's..The, club's, car's, music.. Peace ~~~

[@hookherny3483]

A.c. Harris o

[@sejlali1]

One of the greatest recordings ever! 👍

[@valendanewell5901]

Soooo SMOOTH ...this song just FLOWS into one’s SOUL ......it’s a SOULFUL VIBE 😎

[@donnierichardson1643]

A pure classic sound by Curtis Mayfield. Loved the 70's and this movie. Never forget going to the Fox Theatre in Philly to see it.

[@jfgjomad]

Curtis Mayfield. Genius musical God.

[@louwilson0906]

As well as Isaac Hayes

[@phyllisquinnie7167]

Smooth and relaxing 😎 9/19/2021

[@quinton1st]

This piece right here is timeless you can play it in the year of 10,000 it'll never get old.

[@giovanna722]

I love Curtis. It's always a miracle to me that his delicate, beautiful, spidery voice soars with such presence over so many instruments. Brilliant guy.

[@melrowood3784]

Curtis was the epitome of an ORIGINAL Soul Brother, followed by Otis Redding. Two brotha's PROUDLY to have sported the NATURAL afro hairstyle throughout their careers. Not given in to the conk and processed hair-do so MANY black male singers/ groups who did to adopt what was THEN, one of the MANY classification of being beautiful by black standards.

[@louwilson0906]

Don't forget Isaac Hayes 🤟

[@richardmbowman]

One of the best tracks on a truly great album. Those strings are so luscious. The bass is on point! And...that guitar ...is...fierce! This recording..one of the best ever...is Curtis Mayfield's masterpiece. And this from the man who wrote PEOPLE GET READY, WE'RE A WINNER & GYPSY WOMAN....played guitar on Isaac Hayes' version of WALK ON BY....among other accomplishments.

[@harryharding8026]

I always wondered who did that guitar on walk on by thats some bad ass guitar playin.

[@richardmbowman]

Harry Harding Yeah...it is.

[@maureenelliston3461]

I keep asking everyone who the backing musicians were?

[@richardmbowman]

Maureen Elliston The backing musicians on SUPERFLY? I'm gonna find out.

[@jonaswhitelow4452]

good

[@amandaking714]

Love this song. Love Curtis Mayfield. He had a gazillion hits with The Impressions, and a gazillion more on his own. Phenomenal singer and musician. None can compare. Rest in peace. Heaven will be sounding pretty good up there.

[@noahholcomb4666]

Over 40 years old, and is one of the best Stepper's sounds in Chicago!!!

[@MegaVern1]

The production on this track is still timeless and amazing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@delightschwartz2155]

Ron O'Neal became Superfly. He was mesmerizing, the world-weariness and resignation in his portrayal, rings true to this day.

[@moneyclaude2500]

You will never hear good tunes like this again in this lifetime. Something these young bucks will never understand.

[@missthaisdt]

Never... Different times...different stock!...

[@manuelrocha9762]

It would help if somebody used real musical instruments. Wtf? Nobody wants to commit their life to learning how to do something difficult. Always the easy way. And the music rings false because of it.

[@rodneybanks8283]

@claude Moreno look up Durand Jones and the indications " is it any wonder"

[@stormyweather4489]

You think? More of us appreciate and know good music than older people think

[@c-maack4185]

Craig Mcmullen>>> the best on the Guitar

[@Shawntraci]

This is why I love the music I grew up listening too!

[@217twin]

Me too.... We are so powerful within and without....

[@philipfranklin8273]

Shawn T you have good taste in music sir

[@Shawntraci]

Philip Franklin why thank you!

[@pamdavis4926]

Pure music,clarity, message,instruments.Amazing. Romantic song.Yes Real Men. Today leave most going hmmnm With reservations, I must say.RIP Brotha Mayfield.#Legendary

[@sejlali1704]

I never understand how Curtis Mayfield songs get even one dislike?

[@chrystalwells1816]

Sexy, passionate, classic! Grown folks music! Curtis was GENIUS!

[@AL-TitoVidal]

Ol folks music 😊🎶🥂

[@dnjazz6840]

My god he orchestrated the hell out of this cut! Have Mercy!

[@deniserowland8462]

So glad I was able to enjoy those times....dress, attitude and love for one another, Curtis Mayfield brought it all together with his music!!

[@andresmith6591]

Only Gangsters and Players know about this game in 2019.

[@clarenceholmes6547]

Right on Clarence Clyde 129.lenox

[@terrencehayes5723]

Real Player Classic

[@cat77757]

We found a way to survive,

[@thabesttheris]

On god!

[@tjtaylor3446]

Andre Smith FACTS!! Him and the Dramatics said they only made their music for hustlers!!!

[@terrymanning2285]

Dope movie , Dope soundtrack, Dope album cover.

[@luvofmylife]

A real"GOAT" brilliant , just listen to lyrics 💜

[@davidtaylor524]

Hi Carolyn,hope you’re okay ?