Curtis Mayfield - We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue / Give Me Your Love (Live)

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Curtis Mayfield
We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue / Give Me Your Love (Live)

[@gregfoles5480]

Brother Curtis was a poet and a visionary. This is Curtis' open letter to young black men to not let those who denigrate us be right. _("Are we gonna hang around this town and let what others say come true?")_ AND it's also a call against black on black violence. _(But there's the joker on the street, lovin' one brother and killin' the other. By the time comes we are really free, there'll be no brothers left, you see.")_ He even addressed color-struck behavior within our community that was much more prevalent 50 years ago. _("High-yella gal, can't you tell, you're just the surface of our dark, deep well. If your mind could really see, you'd know your color same as me.")_ Finally, Bro. Curtis was telling us to be real with ourselves. _("Pardon me Brother- as you stand in your glory... I hope you don't mind if I tell the WHOLE story.")_ In other words, not just what you "want" to hear, but what you "need" to hear.

[@singsonggirl9267]

Brilliantly said.

[@WarrenHolly]

Exactly!👏🏾🤔

[@mhadghab]

Yesss 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dennishightower1]

Curtis Mayfield is the one for us. His messages are etched in our minds. I hope we have a Curtis Mayfield day!

[@humphreyodol7213]

This was a man who loved his blackness and his people.

[@larryjohnson7845]

Most definitely. THE GREATEST BLACK FREEDOM STRUGGLE SONG WRITER OF ALL TIME

[@moniquemosley2122]

He was called the Gentle Genius for a reason. Rest in Peace Dear Curtis Mayfield.

[@sknmwms6516]

So much Love, happiness, UNITY in this clip. I remember so well! REST IN POWER CURTIS MAYFIELD!❤🖤💚💯

[@jeffreycooley2032]

Im very thankful for KZbin. Curtis Mayfield footage is rare, and im happy to see this.

[@JohnnyFriendly]

one of the greatest inspirations ever to strap on a guitar and approach a microphone

[@summerbreeze495]

Yes Indeed JohnnyFriendly!

[@simosimov3826]

allways...........cheers.....bro...........

[@RayKing-tl2vc]

If only people were United 😔✌🙏

[@generfeld]

the scratching guitar, bongos, tambourines, mayfields falsetto voice, its flows so damn natural and good....Mayfield looking so fresh and slim in that white 3:30 these first few sentences of lyrics are the essence of "cool". His high pitched voice, clothes, looking and sounding so good. His vocals are perfect

[@RayKing-tl2vc]

Curtis was such a talented singer, his words were so meaningful , it to bad people didn't get the MESSAGE he spoke. 😔🙏✌

[@ellisisland1374]

Timeless classic soul songs! I'm glad I grew up on positive inspirational music like this! RIP Legendary Curtis Mayfield!

[@Mrjones1227]

Hands down the greatest song writer of our time.

[@noriwilliams4637]

Amen

[@shirleycanida3273]

Amen,thank you Curtis miss you🙏💞😢

[@oscarconner1009]

Well said Mr.Greg Foles ...my brotha !!!🙂

[@johnpeniell9709]

I thought the greatest song writer was Bob Dylan.

[@fivewindow32]

Impossible to say who the greatest songwriter is/was.

[@oldaddress2633]

Some days I need substance, Curtis Mayfield is truly medication to an Artist. Thank God for blessing us with such an talented and inspirational song writer and performer in Mr. Mayfield.

[@jeffrp73]

A musical legend with a prophetic voice.

[@dme1016]

No over-programed electronics. Straight rhythm section & the legend.

[@sandramartinez6618]

These men are true musicians not so much entertainers. I’d see him and other artists live back in the 70’s. Each instrument speaks to other instruments. Each holds respect for all instruments. Best part were the “solos” too! Watching a story in motion.

[@bencolemanart]

Nothing wrong with electronics - there are a bunch in his guitar and amp. Also, I don't think electronics did George Clinton any harm!

[@dme1016]

@@bencolemanart Who the fuc* is talking about Clinton? I'm old school, but since you brought it up.... I know that Clinton was a dude who let the great musicians around him, create all those iconic songs, & many went broke, while George claimed the music as his, while he snorted-up the popularity....THEN...sold the song rights for cash $$ years ago...for MORE coke, & stiffed the actual creators. Now he wants the courts to give him the song rights back, even though the deals were legit....bcuz he needs more coke $$.

[@elzariz]

Did anyone notice the number of Blackmen with their women, children and families in the park footage? Walking with their sons, dancing with their girlfriends or wives, playing baseball. The early 70's. Brothers were, for the most part, still in the homes and lives of the Black family. Warmed me up inside to see this.

[@sfr4christ]

we do this today ,the media just show us killing each other.

[@henrynash8871]

The "MEDIA" is about ratings, not necessarily TRUTH !!

[@elzariz]

True dat!

[@henrynash8871]

It is up to MEN like myself and friends to TALK to the YOUNG MEN today.Nothing worthwhile is EASY - WE have to MAKE it HABITUAL !!

[@howardessel437]

elzariz ht

[@rusamene]

the most beautiful guy ever, him and donny and marv

[@montimiller2743]

That's why the love for the black man/woman will never end, why? Because we can take nothing and make it into something! PERIOD!!!

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

First time seeing this🥹🥹🥹Think of how many samples come from him💯💯🙂🙂

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Curtis Mayfield was THE MAN. His own man. Greatest songwriter ever.

[@yvesjoseph9661]

Curtis Mayfield is an inspiration to all people in general especially black people . I listen to brother Curtis all the time . RIP MY BROTHER YOURE A HERO TO ME .

[@catboyzee]

This is the lick! Cats like Curtis, Marvin, and Stevie brought thought provoking lyricism and and new sound to Soul Music during the 70s; it totally supplanted the Motown/Stax sound of the Sixties. Thank you Bro. Mayfield, for giving us music that goes beyond dancing...

[@thomasmorris5544]

and now it's mumble rap, what the fuck!!!

[@fbaallied]

Prog Soul

[@mdc2312]

#facts

[@1969gib]

Fantastic! Went through a Curtis/Isaac Hayes phase and they still stand up anytime you put them on. Curtis was a beautiful and peaceful soul.

[@chrisutley2859]

Went through the same phase 20 years ago...and never left!

[@MsAppassionata]

Gib My dad took me to see Isaac Hayes live at the Apollo Theater as a graduation present from high school. One of the best concerts I ever saw. My father has since passed on but that is a very fond memory.

[@ameliasandersjohnson3604]

All his music had so much emotion, meaning and power. His voice was so and intelligent .

[@MrJackattack2000]

One of the greatest live versions of a song ever

[@MrBongoagogo]

henry gibson what a tight conga and bongo player dam tight fast chops

[@snowblo1]

Mr. Mayfield had a message!

[@JJ-un2mt]

He sure did. Too bad so many fools had their ears plugged.

[@powfoot4946]

the funky electric guitar in give me your love is sooooo good

[@Sunshine-mu3fn]

We have lost a consciousness in our music today. I am longing for those days again nostalgia. I thank my parents for raising me with music like great Curtis Mayfield in 80s and 90s as child. Today we have music that is absolutely poisoning our black youth.

[@traveonsmith256]

I agree

[@WarrenHolly]

I have to agree and what they don't realize is what you put out into the atmosphere will definitely come back to revisit you. Can't blame it on nobody else we know what's going on but you have to take responsibility for the messages you send out. 🙏🏾🕊️✊🏾

[@derin111]

I was lucky enough to see him live twice in London. A true, true genius. I think his own modesty, humility and humanity stopped him getting the even bigger popular recognition that he, his and his messages so richly deserved.

[@barbarawhite2017]

Curits still one of the best singers in his own style. He was like no other!

[@jermalpatterson6676]

Curtis is forgotten because he was too deep for the masses. A legend.

[@christinemckenzie5660]

I think that , the masses have moved on, I think his lyrics will never been forgotten....

[@iamkimes]

He's not forgotten. His music is in my DNA...

[@Channel1One]

He's not forgotten by any means.

[@frankiefrontis3264]

You been pickin my thoughts. That's exactly what I been saying!

[@thblkhnd]

Yeah...He just doesn't get the same accolades and recognition like James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and others

[@tamikosyrie5682]

He had to have had one of the best bands in that time!! 🎼🎶🎵

[@Anna-nc8de]

Curtis always had the best congas

[@gregfoles5480]

Master Henry Gibson

[@jerryj920]

NGO...Never Gets Old. RIP, Mr Mayfield. God bless

[@politicalbeast1959]

How did he pass on? He was only 57?

[@jerryj920]

Taylor Moore In August 1990 Mr Mayfield was paralyzed from the neck down when some stage lighting equipment fell on him. In the ensuing years he had health issues due to Diabetes. Dec.26,1999, Mr Mayfield passed away as a result of Diabetes.

[@politicalbeast1959]

Jerry Johnson -- Thank you for the information. Very sad to learn the background leading to his demise.

[@beyond72deepsoulfulhousemixes]

Taylor Moore Yeah he deserved better than that.

[@ZULUPRIEST]

What sum fail 2 realize is that the wicked BURN 4 ever and death is SUMthing only the creator can prolong or postpone...

[@xeropunt5749]

Bittersweet that this kind of music is no longer made. This is real music, so much feeling!!!! Check out Notations - Super People (produced by Curtis?).

[@waverlywhitaker7391]

Mr Curtis knew how to match his chords on guitar!!!! Wow amazing!!!!

[@bikoblade6848]

Perfection in Music...the master Curtis Mayfield

[@largo5348]

I'm going back to the sixties when Curtis Mayfield started out with "Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions." When the 70s came along, Curtis solo career blossom with one of the greatest albums entitled by the movie "Superfly." Great artist, tremendous lyricist.

[@matsnilsson565]

Just to see this legend Henry Gibson thumbing and slapping some of the best soul percussion sounds make this clip!

[@macaroo47]

+Mats Nilsson ... Thanks for your complement ! .. the words you speak are more than 250% correct .. all the percussion sounds played by "Master" Henry on the recordings were played simultaneously without the need to overdub !! .. He should be in the "Hall of Fame" for percussionist .. I really miss my bandmates ! yeah, Craig McMullen (original guitarist w/ Curtis Mayfield "live" and recordings)

[@matsnilsson565]

+Craig McMullen It's a great honor to read your comment, you and your bandmates are part of the genuine soul history, and you are right down legends! Kudos to you my friend! (hehe i thought your last name was McCullen, shame on me).

[@1137rr]

+Craig McMullen What! Is that you in this video on the right of Curtis playing the guitar?

[@pipeandslippersman]

+Craig McMullen mr mcmullen - it is a true honour to be able to tell you this (even if only through the internet): you and your bandmates have brought me SO MANY hours of joy and truth. Curtis will always be the rock on which i base my soul. thank you all!!! and let's hear it for 'lucky' scott while we're here too...

[@7SKYBALLER]

+Craig McMullen Mr. Mc Mullen, the truth you & your band mates could never be surpassed. I couldn't believe "Rolling Stone" magazine didn't include Curtis Mayfield(nor Ernie Isley) off the TOP 100 Guitarist of All-Time list...

[@soulchild61]

😍😍😍😍, grew up listening to him, my mom is sooo dope, she introduced us to all kinds of music! I m still listening to his CDs 2021

[@singsonggirl9267]

Dear Mr. Mayfield. We miss you so much. We miss your gorgeous and passionate voice and heart. We miss your truth. Your music will live forever.

[@marianosmith5545]

This site is great so many stars INCLUDING BROTHER MARVIN GAYE WOW

[@shirleycanida3273]

Like no other they are legendary ,can't touch that ..not even close🙏💞

[@bobfrog4836]

This appears to be from a move called Save The Children from 1973. Holy cow they rock "Give me your love", I like it better than the original.

[@marshalllsmith2095]

Of course, the movie clips were added to complete the video.

[@dme1016]

No....it's good to hear, but the recorded version is much preferred. C'mon man!!!

[@10-4-goodbuddy]

Did this dude leave any sons behind?? We need another Curtis, this dude is genius...so pro black 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@moniquemosley2122]

Hope Floyd Oh yes. He left 9 babies behind. He definitely has sons.

[@etwadertod]

And daughters..

[@rutherfordBHAZED]

The late great Henry "Master" Gibson on percussion!!!

[@marcus.6487]

ndeed

[@MsAppassionata]

What a badass!

[@Hands2HealNow]

Great stuff every time he opens his mouth he shapes the higher moral ground.

[@vanessaabernathy1203]

It’s 2024 and I still remember his music and the scores he did for movies! I’m going to add some of my favorites to my Spotify playlist! A genius! Gone too soon!!

[@haywardmccullough2762]

Now I know what the true meaning of one of a kind means and Curtis Mayfield was definitely one of a kind!

[@JohnBrooksoneness]

Thank you God for Teacher Mayfield, teach brother.

[@moniquemosley2122]

Rockin Roberts yes, Ee thank God for Curtis

[@carlkuss]

The video is so perfect as well, so natural, just like the music and Mayfield.

[@davidbowie2046]

Greatest soul singer ever!

[@nandibey8241]

Mayfield was so origanal, both in music and style in attire Specially his hair. We now just coming into our culture.

[@Vigilante311]

When i think about what happened to this man after all he gave to this world i just feel sick, hope youre in a better place now my black brother

[@cat77757]

Fantastic Time, Fantastic years, the Mists of a black renaissance, a resurrection, a rebirth, a second birth of incredible period in our time line.

[@Numbz2dapain]

That bass is monstrous

[@sheilapalmer224]

he was excellent

[@cbo7107]

Some people really understand good music and what goes into making good music this is the real deal Time less you could listen to this all day long and not even get tried of hearing it Thank you Curtis was a Genuis

[@nl2505]

There's nothing like real musicians and Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions are exactly that!.Heard this in John Lewis, Croydon this week playing through Samsung R7 surround speakers. Wicked!

[@iam01]

Fuck Yeah!

[@aurelielebozec8229]

Boummmm!!!!

[@jane1944]

Miss you Curtis Mayfield, rest in peace.

[@day2851]

The deepest brother ever man

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

it's rare that a live version sounds better than a studio version, but this does

[@johndovi6874]

Magnifique la transition entre ces deux superbes chansons wonderful, transition between theses two greats songs CURTIS : the only one

[@sda1225]

"Give me your Love"-Priest &Georgia-bathtub scene-SUPER FLY ;-)

[@davidrichardson306]

The Truth. Thanks for posting.

[@harpermadden88]

i am still a fan thanks for the legacy team curtis mayfield forever your voice & music lives on

[@sabrinambrown63]

Digging the scenes from early 1970's Chicago! I remember that big ole slide in the park near the lake front on the Southside, whatever happened to that slide?? Footage from the Save the Children concert and Curtis Mayfield is frickin' GENUIS!!!!

[@beperfectpmustudio5155]

Es macht mich jedesmal so traurig, dass dieser wunderbare Sänger so ein schicksalhaftes Leben hatte und so wenig Glück dabei. Was für eine schreckliche Verschwendung. Hoffentlich gibts die Reinkarnation wirklich und er bekommt noch was er verdient. ich wünsche es ihm sehr. Schön, dass es ihn gab!

[@supermax6401]

Definitiv zu früh verstorben.

[@larryhoward3469]

Greatest song writer gone before his time music is amazing.

[@bsshh]

An appreciated Master! Unmatched!!

[@annjohnson9541]

Yes he left a Son Todd Mayfield in Chicago, Atlanta 👍👍👍💙

[@1PannB]

This is such a powerful song

[@sheilapalmer224]

he was a legend

[@sheilapalmer224]

he was amazing

[@patriciathomas4990]

Yes, I did noticed✅👍🏽 That’s (EXACTLY) NEEDED More OF in BLACK FAMILIES POSITIVE Fathers.. 💯✌🏾👍🏽

[@jasondavidson364]

Man, it would be one of the most beautiful things on the internet if the sound wasn't missing from half of the video.

[@carmenjean1257]

Washington Park - on the Southside of Chicago

[@jefftaylor5754]

Rainbow Beach, Southshore culture Center and Washington park without the violence. I wish the kids nowadays could have experienced growing up in the 70’s and 80’s.

[@Simone3324cake]

I have never heard this Curtis Mayfield song before, wow it is as the kids would say today "woke". How is this not a song that everyone knows and has heard throughout their life? Oh yeah, we live in Amerian the home of denial, greed, racism, sexism, homophobia ect..But no matter how $ucked this county is the music that it produces is what keeps me able to carry on. Thank you, Mr. Mayfied

[@roncopeland228]

sarah nichols yes he was woke way back then especially when he went on his own. As well as a group called The Last poets. Now that was so woke music for the people

[@campsmmy9]

That park in the video is Garfield Park on the Westside of Chicago, I spent a lot of time in that park as a child, my dad used to go to a dive bar across the street from there called My Sin 😂, 😂👍🏾✌🏾🙏🏾

[@terrellmcdonald6131]

Soul Classic....

[@marcelkramer4886]

I love this man !

[@khabasahure9840]

excellent

[@sheilapalmer224]

he was so bless

[@Shuffit]

This is just so good.. perfection.

[@ninasimone4464]

Thinking of days wen protesting for equality in racist america and knowing by 2015 both Blacks and Caucasians will live in harmony. James Brown holler, 'we black and proud but a forgotten brother, Mayfield ' We the people who darker than blue', don't stand around town......sadistic behavior of policing Black america, racist manager of public housing, slumlords needs to held accountable. No one should be above the law! Black folk be proud of your kinky hair, dark skinned; if you are a black man, you are from Africa. WE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE DARKER THAN BLUE......

[@toomuchfourU]

we don't live in harmony. We are cordial

[@jcakemix]

Mr Curtis Mayfield is one the top musicians ever no doubt

[@kaiyahj2196]

love it..conscious music

[@stefanbouwmeester9125]

a soul voice that few have!

[@9ronyo]

Beautiful.....

[@normanhenderson6223]

The message is strong!#KickinKnowledge

[@sosoulfull1]

heaven on earth brothers :-)

[@sergiodepaula6916]

Demaissssssssssssss

you we're the voice of your people, respect Curtis, respect!

[@waverlywhitaker7391]

Wow stuff we don’t hardly this days!!!

[@juliettemcgregor7683]

Brother Mayfield Superb,loved the footage of families

[@arthurhector7236]

PHARAOH CURTIS MAYFIELD...!

[@bartoszb7361]

Damn it, I love him! Real Master!

[@GMSCHAARAWTAZA]

still relevant !!!

[@louisetta1000]

Beautiful !

[@silviavarani9078]

Some of the film here can also be found on the KZbin live version of Marvin Gaye's What's going on, with a rare appearance on film of the great James Jamerson and has anyone noticed the similarity between the girl at 4.12 and the First Lady ?

[@SuperPussyFinger]

Utter badassery.

[@charlesfelton1740]

Man don't get no better just listen to the lyrics very deep brother