Curtis Mayfield - We Got To Have Peace

[@ropewalkingelephant]

i have to highlight joseph "lucky" scott on bass. i have no words, your ears will tell you. amazing.

[@thefeverdreamer]

Mmmmm. I love the song and the message just as much. Much love to everyone that comes across this!

[@schmatever]

Jamaicans and US R&B artists had a deep bond. All the R&B hits coming out of the US were instantly broadcast in Jamaica so that fact and additional unifying factors of love of Black Music makes it simple to understand how bands like The Impressions, Chilites etc influenced young up and coming reggae artists in the 60s and 70s...

[@BBell777]

This is when music really mattered, Mayfield had a voice from god & could deliver a message across like no other. He's the original street poet. No one like him

[@ogkeedah]

"save the children...give them a chance" Spoken in truth and love...and we love him back forever...thank you for posting.

[@jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712]

love this live performance, from the old grey whistle test, curtis mayfield soul legend, who sang about life and truth. just someone who should still be here, shame he ended up paralysied, a real shame, i hope curtis you are reasting peacefully in heaven. old grey whistle test, the best ever music programme us uk people had, never mind top of the pops, they at time one could not play or sing live.

[@shenleyfogarty4192]

Is a beautiful thing..this live performances one of my all time favourites..

[@zappatx]

My dad who ran WOW-AM in Omaha (50,000 watt) during these years recalled Mayfield was always one of the best bets for listener feedback. Even Paul McCartney of the Wings said Mayfield was his top three favorite artists of all time. I think what it is was Curtis made people feel good. At the same time the music was so dynamic and ground breaking. My favorite Hammond organist Richard 'Groove' Holmes - now I can see were he got the funk lines from.

[@LoUsIf]

This live performance is what got me interested in curtis mayfield. Great message and good vibes.

[@TheDelightfulmiles]

"This song & performance is brilliant".

[@jonjuliecat]

im an old rocker at heart, but this is one of my favourite performances of all time. It's about as perfect as it gets ..sublime

[@littlewing19380]

Thank you rolfron for sharing this beautiful, healing music. Balm for the soul of a hurting world. Peace

[@itsgottobefunky]

@carlsaigon once the peace and joy is uncovered, you can do nothing but share it! Respect to u

[@steveg1xb]

This is amazing. I bought the LP in the 70's but I've never seen him play it. Thanks. Keep uploading.

[@LTR302]

This is one the first songs I heard of Curtis Mayfield and it drove me to listen to his vast range of truly classic songs. A rare talent. Great band too.

[@matthewquinn1964]

the old grey whistle test captured all that was good about 70s music lovely chilled out song performed expertly

[@paulmorson7402]

If the hairs on my arms stand up that's usually a sign that the song I'm listening to has soul. This song has soul.

[@stehendy]

Probably the most iconic and profound songs ever recorded , people didn't hear us though sadly .

[@henokr.g.6215]

Lucky to have watched this legend at his finest alive !

[@picknully]

Bob Marley says that Curtis is one of his influences. Very deep brother.

[@sct30]

How many times do i need to say it - brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. there should be no doubters out there

[@98laserman]

Reminds me of better times when popular music had soul

[@poetuvdapeople]

Curtis Mayfield's music is God's grace embodied through soul melodies!

[@theladsfk634]

The bassist deserves the most credit out of everyone!

[@frankmorris5224]

I've always said that! As much as I love this song and this performance specifically, it's the bass player that really shines and drives the song home.

[@Rchiwawa]

probably my favorite Old Grey Whistle test tune :) Too many greats to choose from

[@cowboytonydee]

This song is awesome and the video is awesome quality. Thanks for uploading this.

[@sct30]

simply brilliant. lyrically to the point- explains the thoughts of our common people. we gotta have peace. think of the children .

[@mji1967]

man, his music is so uplifting, i love Curtis Mayfield, RIP...

[@whoaitstiger]

A true musical genius, he inspired a whole generation of musicians.

[@40ounce58]

Curtis put out great tunes. I can listen to him all day. Great live performance of this song.

[@shud1]

Such beautiful and important music. Not a single musician today can hold a candle to what cats like Curtis, War, Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye did. We need artists like this again!!! Bill...if you're reading this, please, please, please put an album out!!! Lol...

[@sct30]

Curtis at his best. Simply a brilliant and thought provoking song.

[@christopherbradley1426]

Possibly the best ever artist to play on the Old Grey Whistle Test, oh and his band

[@TonySteeles]

1 of my all time favorite musicians...very powerful this music is still relevant today and will be forever.

[@Casablancajh]

What an advanced soul - thank you Curtis :)

[@TigerLikesTail]

This came out in 1972. Almost 40 years ago & it sounds so refreshing & revolutionary today. The sad part is that in those near 40 years we haven't evolved beyond the music or the subject matter.

[@quadropheniapaf1690]

Fantastic sentiments from Curtis wow bass player nailing it, play this to putin

[@MrPeterpc2]

this song will live on forever what a great song sung by a great artist let there be peace and love

[@olevi1965]

There is no choice ,we have got to heave peace ,big curtis !!!

[@jonjuliecat]

If you can find the OGWT DVD it explains how the whole band were crammed into a stupidly small space and just turned their amps down to minimum and still killed it. Brilliant musicians all and one of my favourite OGWT performances.

[@Amylynnskitchen]

Genius! Love this song!

[@martinross6565]

Wonderful

[@Jennic46]

Beautiful music from an era that will not return.!!

[@ropewalkingelephant]

the band is incredibly tight during these performances, amazing bass playing

[@quadropheniapaf1690]

Real soul Curtis you will be missed, you nailed it

[@IThinkYouLookLarvely]

Great quality post Rolfbron, and as you say a full live recording, and as someone mentioned before, played at a low volume, down to '1'!, and sounding stripped down, funky and crystal clear as a result. A very different version to the '71 "Roots" version which sounds significantly earlier, more orchestrated and Motown-ish.

[@jimcoats371]

Wah-Wah heaven.

[@mmjaljs]

What a incredible artist....RIP! mmj

[@katmusic2006]

soothing but urgent piece from the late great curtis mayfield, whom i love very very much.

[@rjam1974]

When music was takened out of the school systems and the record companies are more about hits and cloning artist to sound like the latest "it" entertainer. Very few artist were as profound and socially conscious like Mayfield was. Can you name a artist of today who had serious lyrics like him, voice like he had and can play the hell out of guitar? Noone had his style of playing. When he died he took that style of playing and lyrical geniusness with him

[@Broaart]

I am back again listening to this Curtis M. Jam. This is great Orin. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving and don't use to much JD on the turkey. I am talking about sauce now. LOL Much love is headed your way!! Eddie.

[@pauljonesesquire]

The music really was that good back then, hope you found peace brother.

[@Jewcygrl]

This was the song that was playing when my first love and I shared our first kiss. A Jewish girl and an Arab boy, no less.

[@acawte1]

At 1:45 and 2:39 the bassist is absolutely smashing it!!!

[@MemphisGrooves]

Many Thanks For The Post 1&True Love

[@dkapone]

This to me was Curtis's best touring band. Lucky Motherfucking Scott on bass!

[@ryanjsimpson]

yes, a pretty damn good bassist

[@fatward5100]

relaxpayourincometax Not surprised how revered this is. Something more than extra special about this..a perfect quiet storm of gentle persuasion personified. Don’t want to diss the album version but this pared down version without the orchestration is mighty mighty alright. All sounds whipping it up gently round the delicate urging tones of Curtis pleading so sweetly for peace and the soft landing at the end is a joy to hear and behold. If only we could bring back Curtis.

[@Wiccaman666]

Oh Maaan! That Bass!

[@PurpleJayd]

how hard is it not to dance to this?!! Tuuuuuune

[@giampaolobraga4487]

I could listen to it the whole day...

[@olevi1965]

Simply the best.

[@gittans1994]

PEACE and JUSTICE

[@willemritsma41]

Yes man we must have peace

[@rholawz]

One of the best and baddest Mr. Mayfield.

[@TV175mod]

Such a great loss to music - a classic performance by an fenominal songwriter and performer........

[@cozierswire]

On the other side of history...love & peace!

[@judy21549]

where was i when this man was playing his music.great. rest in peace

[@Iluvsport]

One of his best songs and one of my favorites by him

[@crwfrdvllw]

The bassist is really killin it.

[@GeoffSurman]

Thanks for putting this up it's Cutis at his best.

[@cristouf4]

What's a great feeling when hearing this!! I hope Pharell Williams thanked him tafter "copying" his style

[@Blast134]

save the children...peace...keep the world alive...sweetfunkyearth

[@Broaart]

I am liking this C. M. Jam. Thanks Orin. 5*****!! Eddie.

[@sct30]

just dont get songs like this genius any more

[@sct30]

All good comments from where i stand, "we gotta have peace", no matter what. "peace peace peace" AHHHHH AHHHHHHH AHHH, WE GOTTA HAVE PEACE. i ACTUALLY MET THE MAN - LEGEND.

[@sct30]

this is pure genius. end of story.

[@sct30]

once again.........wot a song.

[@Peruanas0]

Siiiiiiiiiiiii!! Curtis es lo máximo! Dios del soul! absoluitamente muy lejos de todos los pop: Su larga trayectoria artística tan identificada conla causa de sus hermanos, qu egrande! Que underground! Un tipazo!!

[@dogdutyascetic]

Beautiful.

[@sct30]

great song. seen him live - just brill,

[@erick32683]

Legendary

[@thereeldeel07]

just... wonderful

[@PurpleJayd]

LEGENDARY TUNE!!! And that drummers quite tasty :)

[@NackWeasel]

WE GOTTA HAVE PEACE! Hahaha yeah friggin' awesome! Go Curtis!

[@caryllg]

Love Curtis x

[@unclespeedy]

Curtis was most certainly dah man. what an band. playing at low volume here.

[@mowaxs]

smooth to the groove :D

[@erick32683]

Timeless

[@luluc1]

Wow !! How tight is that

[@sct30]

simply the best.

[@Thedarksecret1]

Curtis Mayfield goes hard.

[@thereeldeel07]

That bass will put me in a wheelchair

[@sct30]

ok then, i will say it again, BRILLIANT. nothing comes close. Imitators stay clear.

[@clivecampion3472]

Relevent in 1972, as it is now👏👍🤲

[@itsgottobefunky]

Curtis and Bob Marley were good friends. Light attracts Light.

[@xjorieke]

Curtis...legend

[@kaywatson7417]

He's a sweetheart

[@PhilipGauci]

this is so spiritual

[@rjam1974]

Until they bring music classes back in the school system and ACTUALLY TEACH instruments that can play sounds we will have so called singers using voicebox's as their voices and manufactured sounds. Record companies also have to be willing to give new acts with something important a chance to do their thang

[@kynansmusic9724]

poor bloke, did some amazing music and had something so terrible happen to him

[@whojim13]

peace be with you all