Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions - We're A Winner, Movin' On Up! (CMAN Edit)

[@crystalharris-thomas1939]

We grew up listening to THE BEST MUSIC 60's and 70's.❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@DarleneWorthy]

❤

[@Spiderkylie]

It’s tough growing up nowadays. It’s nice to try to remember happier times by listening to happy music

[@patmullin3075]

Thank you. We are a Winner!

[@earlcobbs2388]

I was manifestd in Memphis TNN,: grew up in Robinson ville Miss. Curtis Mayfield and the impression were my country preacher. They gave me courage and strength to get out of Mississippi. I chopped and picked cotton, plowed mules cut wood and all the other things we had to do when raised on a plantation. That's was my father's way of life but not mine. But in the spirit world i chose the family that I wanted to be a part off. I left and never looked back. I've been many places. Around the so called world three times, Vietnam and many other places. Now I am at peace with myself. Now I know my place in this physical world. It is an illusion. The unseen world is the real world.

[@JaceHarnage]

This was my Mother's morning jam! She woke the house every morning reminding us "we're winners!" Bless you Mama!! Now it's mine!

[@djcmanmusic]

that's amazing! Bless her!

[@muppetshowman1972]

fantastique !

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was sososso underrated

[@Stardust713-y6e]

No he wasnt!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MPam1619]

THIS was once what we heard on the radio! "We're a Winner"! Talk about positive affirmations. No wonder we seemed to be more focused on gettin' what's ours!! So they HAD to bring in drugs and destroy the positive message of the original "rap" to that of gangsta rap. Consequently, we've never been the same. I'm sooo thankful that I grew up hearing the likes of Curtis Mayfield. Say his name. Thank you for sharing this remarkable hit from our age of sanity!

[@SupremeNerd]

Gangsta Rap talked about what was going on in the streets during that time....After Crack, everything wasnt roses and daffodils

[@gabriel-1957]

Boy did you get that one right my brother!

[@kristofernewton422]

CURTIS MAYFIELD!!!!!!!

[@davidjohnsonsr.7146]

I couldn't agree with you more than I already do!

[@djcmanmusic]

Positive affirmations like you say, and inspiring role models with a message in this era. I don't see the championing of positivity, hope and pride so much today (I'm sure there are many, but it seems drowned out by the noise). Curtis' approach like Marvin's pushed boundaries even though they had to be more poetic and cryptic in their message for radio play and public consumption which in itself is a true mark of artistry, ducking and weaving between politics and the message.. oh and Donny Hathaway also comes to mind. Keep the good music alive, I wasn't around during that time but I can appreciate it and it resonates. As a DJ, that's what I'm trying to do - be that pusherman for good music and the message!

[@souldig6769]

✊🏾BLACK LIVES MATTER!!

[@debbiehawkins2041]

This is when Music was Music and Realities Kicked In. Life Far as Black We As A Nation Broke Out What's Up.!! people you Don't Get it Yet!! How Many Elders !!! IN 2020 Until!! Vote This Year Not for Dumb Shit Real Shit We Need As A Nation!!!

[@ceciliawells1099]

You Dame right ..

[@mekamatthews121]

What a BRILLIANT Composer and Musician. Curtis Mayfield's music is timeless

[@nenaaa1444]

I am dedicating this song to the 92% and 80% of black women and men who took care of business in the Presidential election and voted for VP Harris. Thank you all I love you.❤

[@peachycalmable]

Trump 2024

[@Smiteourenimies]

I promise you that we need this kind of inspiration music today, especially for our youth people!!!!

[@VincentManyweather]

This song was in my spirit this morning.. I was born in the mid 50’s. Inspirational music at it finest. Peace and love.

[@sallygadson9200]

I grew up during the Civil Rights Movement. This song, Keep on Pushing, & People Get Ready by Curtis & the Impressions were the rallying cry for right & righteousness, justice & equality for African-Americans. Still relevant in 2020.

[@PghCrawfords2K]

I’m from the same era and I DEFINITELY agree with you. The black power movement, anti-war efforts and our ability to finally embrace blackness as something beautiful created an optimism that our liberation was imminent.

[@pamelajones-meadows7627]

Yes this is message music! Our Era that the our' youth today MUST HEED FOR THEY ARE THE FUTURE❤️

[@orahutsona6796]

When are we the people from this ERA going to step up lead instead of talking is about it let's be about "THE TIME IS NOW"

[@rubydawnintl]

I was today years old when I learned that Curtis Mayfield was the lead of The Impressions. My Dad took me to an Impressions concert in San Francisco. I was the only child there. The music was so good, I had to start dancing. When I looked up from deep in the groove of the Impressions sound, there was a big crowd of people clapping and dancing with me. My Dad was laughing and encouraging me from the sidelines as usual.

[@djcmanmusic]

great story and what an experience. what I would give to see this man, and the impressions live!!! Your Dad had some good taste and clearly, so did you

[@theodorejohnson1746]

That drummer on the one hard

[@frankgoodall329]

The sole reason why i go back to listening to gems like this is simple.I'm old school...Not such a bad thing hey.

[@sharlettebacon8760]

Me too

[@myklmusic]

I hear You.

[@djcmanmusic]

i go back to the old school, simply because, they don't make music like this no more!

[@ronstevens4097]

You see why Curtis Mayfield was selected to do the “Superfly” soundtrack - brilliant songwriter and musician.

[@djcmanmusic]

favourite album of all time, that and troubleman by marvin gaye. Curtis' compositions were something else!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

This song deserves to be extended and is suitable for longer listening.

[@kurtadams3021]

MUSIC WITH A MESSAGE. WE ARE WINNERS.

[@orettabonton5491]

All I can say about this song is Yes,yes,yes.❤

[@tt6099]

We're moving on up! Look out world cause here we come! 2024! Vote (D)

[@willt2081]

Donald Trump is the winner. Haven't you heard yet?

[@Bigbaby61]

That bass is rocking

[@Teardehawkee]

Moving on up! Keeping on pushing!.....2020......Who here also feeling it!

[@birdt4502]

i am here

[@pamelabolden9223]

Yes indeed!!!

[@tyronesmothers7750]

This song means the world to so many people

[@MrBigR928]

Yes sir💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿✊🏿✌🏿

[@henrypyatt9661]

It would not have been any hip hop without the original pioneers period!

[@kurtadams3021]

.

[@myklmusic]

At one of my performances, young Dude asked me, "Why don't You sample - you know, like Today's Artists"? Without missing a beat I replied, " 'cause I can play." We laughed and acknowledged that many younger Artists can play even assorted musical instruments. The point We Each noticed is that many Producers seek other forms of music - that's cool too. He said He's into Ol' School simply because that's where his Hip Hop and Rap juices came from. I think We'll be collaborating soon. Hell yeah, Brother.

[@djcmanmusic]

me too, and pioneers they were! timeless

[@theodorejohnson1746]

This man was a soulful genius

[@djcmanmusic]

absolutely, and not just musically .. an all time GOAT for me!

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was sosossoo brilliant

[@sheilapalmer224]

He kill this jam

[@MattyJ83]

This song was playing while waiting for Marcus King to come out. I’ve never heard it before but I knew that was Curtis mayfield and found this. 🔥

[@clennishigh9666]

Wonderful music by plane ole good people. If these guys were not singing about love, they were singing and bringing some positive and motivational message. We traveled three months on a show with these guys, they not only sing like angels, they were good people. we hear so much bad news about CHi-town today it is hard to imagine these guys were actual Chicago pioneers. I played guitar with Archie Bell and the Drells...we had the 5-stairsteps, Mittie Collier, Delfonics, Unifics, many others...that was a wonderful time in my life....loved them all! Clennis High

[@tishatee2234]

Love when the lady in back ground kept hollering 🤣 love it

[@maineroad7429]

The groove is something else. .

[@capricornmadjai6556]

CHICAGO STAND UP!!!!!!!!

[@johnnythreat9370]

My this is right on time. Cuties Mayfield they set the way and foundation of how we black should come together as one . God bless him . RIP brother.

[@johnnythreat9370]

♥️

[@calvinbealer7264]

Winter ❄️🥶 of 1967-68 We're a winner 🏆🏆🏆🏆.

[@jt4ever31]

Movin on Up!!

[@xavierradcliff9111]

2020 and it's still relevant!!! #georgefloyd

[@lindaharris762]

It's 2022, and I'm still loving this song 🥰

[@TheJmax59]

Yes!! 1968!! Never gets old...

[@craigwilson9945]

golden year and era for music, can't beat late 60s early 70s!

[@fshoaps]

Not a great year for the people of this country. More guys were sent to Vietnam in 1968/1969 then anytime in history. The vast majority of them poor black, and white dudes.

[@rubenm2841]

That drum is bumping one of my favorites by him.

[@nathan7265]

Ruben M. That snare, man.

[@djcmanmusic]

def slept on this one.. so so good

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was a genius

[@zettiejoseph3616]

I love me some Curtis Mayfield.. sing it man.

[@narviawilliams2340]

💐💐💐THE LATE CURTIS MAYFIELD👼🏾🥀AND THE IMPRESSIONS💐💐🌤

[@jessesilva3240]

OLDIES BUT GOODES. MR. CURTIS MAY FIELD AWESOME HITS 👍✌️🎉

[@mexton]

Old School Jammmmm!

[@preciousbutler3507]

Real music been since I was 5yrs.68 now.You got it Curtis

[@djcmanmusic]

way before my time, but never sounding old to me,! i love it

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was a legend

[@craigdavis4265]

R.I.P. Mr.Curtis Mayfield!!!🎤🎤🎤🎧🎧🎧🎵🎵🎵💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏

[@marieh7889]

Curtis Mayfield was a Winner. Long before his time

[@roseofsharon4872]

Amen Sister!!🌹

[@iristaplin8259]

Love this song it had a message about civil rights in. The early sixes.

[@mr.e7084]

Rarely does the term musical genius apply... this king is the ruler from which others are measured. 🌹❤️‍🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@armonrakhman3791]

The funk! A vision of our people of greatness!

[@djcmanmusic]

and such an uplifting groove! make you feel GOOD.

[@christineharris5406]

❤❤❤We're A Winner.!! Go on Mr. Mayfield as your Queen of Soul Sister would often say to You. RIp. Love your musical genius for All Times.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lenevee4925]

This song along with Aint No Stopping Us Now always makes me happy and keeps me inspired ✨️

[@Dakatari]

People get ready a change is coming.. Hope everyone is ready Rest in Peace Curtis Mayfield the world lost a great one.

[@goodrapgod5595]

The world did change. You were right.

[@Dakatari]

@@goodrapgod5595 Unfortunately it went all bad

[@dinahkyle3196]

@@Dakatari But we can still do better. We just gotta keep pushing.

[@DRLEWIS]

I had to be about 4 maybe 5 years old with this came out. Ain't that something? And this is good music good soul music good meaningful music! God Rest the soul of Curtis Mayfield. You did a whole lot for us you didn't play with it

[@djcmanmusic]

sounds even better today, so raw so real, so inspiring. bless! This song is too good to mess with. :)

[@adriennerobinson1180]

THIS SONG HAS BEEN ON MY MIND FOR SOME TIME NOW YES.2020

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was sososso gifted

[@dellaphinebelendarauch-hou9764]

Not a day doesn't go by where I don't think I AM A WINNER AND MOVING ON UP. YOU CANT STOP ME AND YOU DAMN SURE CAN'T OUTROCK ME!

[@arthurdiaz9184]

The late great Curtis Mayfield. The sound of MLK’s movement.

[@TheRealAliceSnow]

This is so Hot and Encouraging to The People. This is so Awesome. Curtis Mayfield Man your still Rocking The Real Music and TRUTH At the Dawn Of 2020. One Of The Best Ever !!!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN

[@sheilapalmer224]

I miss him

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

I just heard a speck of this song on woks 1340 during a commercial and it reminded me just how CLASSIC it was for that time.....

[@williamjones7247]

Man this songs been used in many commercials. Ex: 2005 Toyota car commercials. We're a Winner...Toyota #1. Curtis and the Impressions....BBBBAAADDDD!

[@donansell1864]

Such a talented artist .. the legend lives on

[@milton112]

“And I don’t mind leaving here to show the world we have no fear"

[@jamesbaldwin6235]

Whoever disliked this your obviously miserable human beings!!! And its truly sad. 😥😥 😥

[@patdavis8718]

James Baldwin they just don't know GOOD music ! That's it period.

[@tishatee2234]

@@patdavis8718 I was just getting ready to reply with the same comment

[@tishatee2234]

This that jam

[@craigdavis5407]

Coolio --- The Winner!!! Three Times Dope --- No Words!!! Ali Dee --- Who's Da Flava??? TLC --- This Is How It Should Be Done. Rhythm Technicians --- Hip Hop Don't Stop!!! Cali Casino --- ABC Ya!!! Gift Of Gab,Rashaan Ahmad,&Zumbi --- Rise!!! Black Milk & Guilty Simpson --- Sound The Alarm!!! Lemonade --- Big Weekend!!! Divine Beings --- Funky Ultamatum!!! The Winstons --- Amen,Brother!!! Curtis Mayfield --- Moving On Up!!!

[@jenniferbrown7659]

2022 and I continue to listen to, sing and dance to Moving On Up. It's true we're (original people) from the GOOD BLACK EARTH. 🌅 🌎 🌙

[@tanyawynn8699]

I love me sum Curtis Mayfield he reminds me of when we I was Little

[@tishatee2234]

This song has been in my head 🗣️ for 2 days idk why but this is that jam yesssssssss bring me back to when I was kid watching my grandma dance to this.. this song has so much meaning..

[@djcmanmusic]

I love that, gotta make you feel good on the inside

[@ceciliawells1099]

I was 18 the year this came to life ❤

[@tracysteele993]

Pure motivation positive for the mind

[@Deltahairlines82]

I can just imagine Malcolm X bumping this on his free time

[@kimberly9000]

Absolutely sublime. Curtis Mayfield was the master. ❤

[@robertperez3603]

Love it..music of my era..rip Curtis Mayfield..

[@djcmanmusic]

As long as I DJ, I'll be playing music like this, give me curtis, marvin, kool and the gang early stuff, donny, temptations....gil scott ... the best!

[@jonaswashington4485]

Curtis Mayfield my man, one of the best to ever make music. If he wasn't the best, you'll know. They wanted to kill him for his mind. Set, that's the reason why that so called accident happened to him With his music, he was a Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. and a Farrakhan and malcolm x

[@caseydog37]

Dude is bad! And that is bad as in good. Amazing.

[@debiterrell3829]

Love yawl impressions! Bringing me all these good memories of my Chicago childhood. I always loved curtis mayfield bc I heard that he lived in Chicago. But recentlyI found out his birth date & I love him now. Mr. Gemini may 3 w/James Brown. Love Gemini & miss u curtis mayfield. Ty for all the thought-provoking lyrics of encouragement. God bless

[@debbiehawkins2041]

We As People Had It Good!!!

[@debbiehawkins2041]

Our Parents As people didn't play now Kid's get away with everything . punishment was might then

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

Vintage CLASSIC......

[@tanyawynn8699]

Real good memories

[@hixlix70]

Sir Mayfield!

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was sosossoo bless

[@CeeRock-xo2xc]

Three Times Dope "No Words", 1990!

[@m2ndpowerout633]

Get on the Bus!!! Curtis/Spike!😎😎😎

[@Its882]

No comments. Love to the people that grew up in the era

[@pedrovargas8592]

When music was music!!!!!!

[@floritalazard9816]

Bring back memories' love it

[@danielwargo7150]

Yes. Still listening. Still learning.

[@inakalimba9428]

the groovey whole rest _note, eighth note🎵 minor chords. , progressive music, all day long. Thanks for sharing.

[@morriselliott7004]

This is what I grew up with.WE believed it. The reality has been a disaster.

[@MrCshank]

A lot of things people were promised never happened.

[@stevecraig9384]

Ahh socket it to baby gotta love it

[@bernhardkaiser7927]

Yes, 2'20 is just not enough of this tremendous rythm! I love your extended mix, it's really great - congratulations!

[@djcmanmusic]

Thank you, this version needed to be extended. I still love and play this track out at bars and venues.

[@merrellswan6303]

SWEET!

[@raymondtovaljr3530]

Long 50 years from now y'all.

[@3kcblack]

love this song! let's move on up erbody!!!

[@kurtadams3021]

Yes indeed

[@robertfrank9936]

This is a classic. Smooth.

[@brendasaunders9617]

I just love this song it makes you feel good all over.

[@DRLEWIS]

Is y'all feeling the bass player? I can tell you life is not no fun without the funky bass player.

[@djcmanmusic]

mos def!

[@williegilliam4492]

This here reminds me of my bro Gary Coleman he was black and proud say it loud

[@bikergirlhazeleyes3021]

My grandma used play this I remember we dancing in the middle of the floor at pincis and family reunions

[@rrydinhigh2452]

I LIKE this edit !! -👏🏽👏🏽🥰🥰🥳🥳

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was sososso talented

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Love You Curtis Mayfield SIP