SMOOTH!| FIRST TIME HEARING Curtis Mayfield - Diamonds In The Back REACTION

SMOOTH!| FIRST TIME HEARING Curtis Mayfield - Diamonds In The Back REACTION
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[@richardmartin9565]

Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions sang "People Get Ready", an inspiration during the early 60s Civil Rights Era. A great feeling of optimism.

[@paulamelnyk986]

Eva Cassidy does a great cover of this song. The hope for a better future seems possible when she sings this song. Touches your heart like she always does.

[@julesa35]

@@paulamelnyk986 agreed. Eva’s version is wonderful too and so soulful.

[@clarencewalker3925]

I was a kid in the Sixties and remember all of Mr. Mayfield's music. I'm so glad many of this generation is discovering what we knew all along.

[@omegathelast2347]

Not just "People..." ALL of Mayfield's songs were the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Era.

[@marcogonzalez3582]

This isn’t Curtis mayfield this is William DeVaughn and the song is called “be thankful for what you got”

[@BobbyCYeah]

facts

[@michaelparmes1032]

That is not Curtis, it’s William Devaughn and the name of the song is Be Thankful For What You Got. Mayfield and DeVaughn sound similar. Curtis Mayfield never recorded the song. The artist your listening to is William DeVaughn not Curtis Mayfield.

[@ladycharliestallworth2280]

Thank you, so many people have said that it’s Curtis Mayfield and that’s because they don’t know music. Sounds nothing like Curtis. I still have it on vinyl and cd, still a jam.

[@petesheridan2011]

this is correct.. not Curtis Mayfield.

[@yousexymf]

Exactly

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Superfly", "Freddys Dead" and "Move On Up" !!! he wrote/sang "People Get Ready" while in The Impressions (reached #24).

[@chitownlee]

He was in The Impressions 1958-1970.

[@surlechapeau]

@@chitownlee thank you

[@pattyduke3079]

People Get Ready was one of my favorites. Going down the rabbit hole has got to start when he was with The Impressions. It's Alright, Keep on Pushing, We're a Winner, Check Out Your Mind, Gypsy Woman, Choice of Choice, and I'm So Proud, to name a few.

[@bobdavis4848]

No, Curtis Mayfield's version of "People Get Ready" with The Impressions reached #14 pop and #3 R&B.

[@seanswinton6242]

I would add "Give Me Your Love" from the Superfly soundtrack as well.

[@redarmysoja]

This isn't Curtis Mayfield, it's William Devaughn. Still awesome and does sound like Curtis.

[@markfadness9204]

This is William DeVaughn NOT Curtis Mayfield! Song is titled "Be Thankful For What You Got" (peaked #4 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1974/ was #1 on the R&B chart).

[@themajicman745]

I always thought this was William DeVaughn and the song was called "Be Thankful For What You Got" This was a classic back in the 70's.

[@BobbyCYeah]

it is. this isnt curtis mayfield

[@Critical_Cynic]

Indeed it is. This is a miscredited upload.

[@darrylj9965]

It is william Devaughn

[@ESJAY0198]

It is..

[@stephenandrewsrealestatevi7138]

'Move on up' has great lyrics... Move On Up / Lyrics Main Results Hush now child And don't you cry Your folks might understand you By and by Just move on up Towards your destination Though you may find, from time to time Complication Bite your lip And take a trip Though there may be wet road ahead And you cannot slip Just move on up For peace you will find Into the steeple of beautiful people Where there's only one kind So hush now, child And don't you cry Your folks might understand you By and by Move on up And keep on wishin' Remember your dream is your only scheme So keep on pushin' Take nothing less Than the supreme best Do not obey rumors people say 'Cause you can pass the test Just move on up To a greater day With just a little faith, if you put your mind to it You can surely do it Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Curtis L. Mayfield

[@FlipArt57]

I remember being mad because they used it on Kentucky Fried Movie. I loved it since 1968.

[@BlackMountainMike]

I think that the Superfly album is some of his best work. The songs: Superfly, Fred is Dead and Pusher Man are all great!!!

[@annother3350]

Freddy's dead

[@carllangley6812]

I don't know. That Back to The World is good too.

[@raimundorodriguez5652]

The soundtrack album for the film "Superfly" was a smash hit and it is today regarded as one of the best film soundtracks of all time. The song "Superfly" was a top 10 hit as well as "Freddy's dead". Curtis Mayfield received some criticism for contributing to a film about a drug dealer, but when you listen to the songs, they were clearly anti-drugs/gangster songs. I bought the LP album when it first came out and still have it (plus the expanded cd version released decades later).

[@soulclapaffair]

@@carllangley6812 Future Shock was great also!!!

[@carlosguangorena9681]

As people have said, this is not Curtis Mayfield....it's William DeVaughn and is called Be Thankful For What You Got.

[@ericstaton6896]

@Jay & Amber! This song is not by the legendary Mr. Curtis Mayfield! The song is titled "Be Thankful For What You Got" by William DeVaughn in 1974! The song is mislabeled, and Mr. Mayfield never recorded a song by that title! Love, Peace & Blessings!!!

[@BobbyCYeah]

facts 100

[@Musicvegan01]

A few years ago, many people in the comments (including me) told the person who posted the video that it was William, not Curtis, and that the song title was also wrong. Some of the people put links to other uploads of the song that had the right singer & title, even a video of William performing it on "Soul Train". He refused to believe it, argued with the people who were trying to tell him the right information, and then turned off the comments.

[@raimundorodriguez5652]

@@Musicvegan01 And that's how misinformation spreads and people unknowingly keep repeating and perpetuating it. Sad.

[@elterrible2007]

@@Musicvegan01and because of that so many people are still continuing to give Curtis Mayfield credit for Mr. DeVaughn's intellectual property and quite possibly stealing royalties from him.

[@Musicvegan01]

@@elterrible2007 Maybe not (about the royalties), I just clicked on the video and if you click on the "...more", the KZbin automated dectector has the right title. Although I guess most people listening to the song don't look at the description box.

[@robcast-bo4yw]

Jay and Amber...This isn't Curtis Mayfield. It's William Devaughn. The youtube video is incorrectly identified. The song title is : "Be Thankful for What You Got"

[@ezwriter5589]

This is NOT Curtis Mayfield. The song is not "Diamond in the Back". This is William DeVaughn. The song is "Be Thankful For What You Got". It was his only hit song, so it's sad that so many people think it's Curtis Mayfield.

[@bobdavis4848]

Yes but it was not William DeVaughn's only hit. "Blood is Thicker Than Water" was Top 10 R&B and "Figures Can't Calculate" was Top 40 R&B.

[@carlmuhammad3968]

Somebody mistaken this song being made by Curtis Mayfield it was made by William Devaughn

[@eddiegoofball]

It's remarkable how much William DeVaughn sounds like Curtis here so I can see how there's confusion, but the important thing is you got to hear a soul classic :). The late 60s/early 70s just had the best soul music. To this day my top 5 soul artists come from that period: Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Donny Hathaway. You can't do enough songs by any of them!

[@lisajanebrooklyn]

Doesn’t matter as the description hasn’t been corrected to give William DeVaughn credit for writing and singing the song. Mr. DeVaughn is still alive and probably struggling to get corrected royalties for the incorrectly credited uploads. And since Rob Squad are supposed to be “musical experts,” their failure to correct the misinformation is especially disappointing.

[@Shrykespeare]

William DeVaughn is the original writer and singer of “Be Thankful for What You Got”. Curtis Mayfield, in fact, never recorded the song. His “Diamond in the Back” is simply a miscredited version of DeVaughn’s song. The singers have very similar vocal styles, instrumental backings, and lyrical content. Mayfield’s popularity by 1974 quickly caused people to attribute the song to him. For a Curtis classic, try "Superfly". It's a funk classic.

[@auntbabygirl1]

Someone must have uploaded the song and gave credit to Curtis.

[@jgsrhythm100]

That os very odd. WHY when Curtis has plenty of his own brilliant material Though It ia odd how similar the style and voices are. Personally Superfly is the Goat No reactions to it. Very odd.

[@debjorgo]

@@jgsrhythm100 And this song, the version heard here by Vaughn, was a huge hit.

[@primeminister66]

I’ve seen a lot of reaction channels do the same thing. A lot of people have uploaded this as Curtis Mayfield for some strange reason.

[@jco207]

They get to ring the bell again for Curtis Mayfield when they do "Superfly."

[@happymethehappyone8300]

MUST HEAR Classics,, Curtis Mayfield "Move On Up" & "So In Love"

[@davetrave1]

With Curtis Mayfield as the lead singer the Impression had numerous R&B hits back in the day. Amen, Gypsy Woman, It's Alright, Keep on Pushing, and People Get Ready are but a few of them!

[@barrymedwin7197]

1970 to 1980 Cadillac had a diamond shaped rear window. But this song is called 'Be thankful for what you got' originally sung by William DeVaughan.

[@bobdavis4848]

DeVaughn, not Devaughan.

[@mikedwiles]

I used to love this song when I was a teenager. Never knew the title. I had completely forgotten about. I haven't heard it since the 70's. Then I saw the title of your video. After a couple of moments it hit me. Thanks so much for reconnecting me with this song!

[@johnv61]

Same here! Loved this song since very young.

[@mikedwiles]

@Gerald H Thanks for the correction. Yeah, it does sound like Curtis Mayfield. I have someone new to check out now, William DeVaughn. Appreciate ya!

[@jdw5678]

@Gerald H Thanks for making the correction! Anyone looking to download the song and goes searching for "Diamond in the Back" by Curtis M. is going to be frustrated, because that song does not exist.

[@Mike-rk8px]

William DeVaughn recorded this as “Be Thankful For What You Got” in 1972, but it wasn’t released until March of 1974, it went to number one on the R&B chart, and to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was impossible to go anywhere in 1974 and not hear this song.

[@A10thunderbolt]

I got my first driver’s license in March of 1974. I would use any excuse to drive anywhere. It felt like WLS-Chicago played this in a loop for two weeks, which was fine by me.

[@helgar791]

Everyone here is correct and I was misguided. This is indeed William DeVaughn because Curtis never did an album cover version of this cut. All flowers to William DeVaughn.

[@missyford1596]

Curtis Mayfield is the man! A favorite/hero of mine. He was involved in civil rights and wrote the great song People Get Ready when he was with The Impressions ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻. Nice review, guys & and enjoy the game tonight 🙂

[@lreed1040]

As others have said this is William DeVaughn not Curtis Mayfield. The song is "Be Thankful for What You Got". I had the 45 and bought it in 1974 on Roxbury Records. The memories. Curtis Mayfield is great also. Checkout many songs by Curtis. You have some great suggestions in the comments for Curtis already. Dig In! Lol.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

"Do-Do-Wap Is Strong In Here!" {prime Curtis Mayfield] (or, of course: "Move On Up")....

[@muc405]

OMG...this song will forever remind of Mr. Johnson who taught driver's ed in high school, 1976. Twice a week when he took our group of me and three other students out, to drive the back roads during the last period of the day, he let one student pick the radio station we listened to each driving session. One of the guys in my group, Perry, had tuned into the R&B station when this song came on and there he was, trying to pimp with the gangsta lean while driving that old pale yellow drivers ed car. We couldn't stop laughing, including Mr. Johnson who was like "What're you doing?"

[@primeminister66]

Not Curtis Mayfield. It’s William Devaughn

[@bertisjordan1085]

William DeVaughn!

[@bigwill8773]

Name of song is "Be Thankful For What You've Got," by William DeVaughn

[@helgar791]

Classic. The original titled "Be Thankful For What You Got", was by William DeVaughn, which I've owned since it was released. He sounds like Curits, so it was no surprise that Curtis covered it. My favorites by Curtis are "Move On Up", "People Get Ready", "Superfly", and "Freddie's Dead". All big hits. Give them a listen.

[@debjorgo]

This sounds like DeVaughn to me.

[@patrick3926]

Yeah I was shocked to see that Curtis did a version. But it sounds like Devaughn 💫

[@oldiesgeek454]

@Hel Gar This is definitely the William DeVaughn version from '73 or so.

[@stephaniejones4749]

I remember this song but it doesn't sound like Curtis Mayfield now that I'm listening to it cuz it's been a long time since I heard it

[@scottalic4067]

This IS the William DeVaughan original

[@carladavis1473]

Curtis Mayfield also wrote abd produced the soundtrack to the original movie Sparkle, which all the songs were sung by Aretha Franklin. You can't beat that combo!

[@SD-it9ne]

Curtis Mayfield's music was popular in the early 70's. He produced the soundtrack for the movie "SuperFly" I was very young, but I remember my Dad playing it often. I'll throw my hat in for the song "SuperFly" to react to 😉

[@CoveredbyDavid]

This isn't Curtis Mayfield. This is William DeVaughn.

[@sallyh5413]

Curtis is that guy who is your favorite artist's favorite artist. He made entire movie soundtracks which made movies sound the coolest of the cool. Curtis was a vibe before that expression ever existed. Check out 'So In Love' or 'Little Child Runnin Wild.' ✌

[@bertisjordan1085]

Wait, what? This is William DeVaughn "Just Be Thankful For What You Got" not Curtis Mayfield! Checkout Mayfield's "Move On Up" (Amber will love the horns) "Freddie's Dead" "Superfly"

[@carlbaker7242]

Curtis Mayfield a giant with music!!! Singing ,writing and producing.

[@paulamelnyk986]

People Get Ready is a favorite of so many people. Would love to hear it again

[@altanthony2697]

You ought to check out his pre-solo 1960s work with The Impressions, too. In particular, “Fool For You,” “This is My Country,” and “Choice of Colors.” Really wonderful songs.

[@baird5776mullet]

The official name for this song is "Be Thankful For What You've Got"

[@bobdavis4848]

No, it's "Be Thankful For What You Got." By William DeVaughn.

[@baird5776mullet]

@@bobdavis4848 Thanks

[@bobdavis4848]

@@baird5776mullet You're welcome. Have a nice day and stay safe.

[@MOS650]

I adore his classic “The Makings Of You”.

[@raimundorodriguez5652]

Oh, that's another great song!

[@kellyreiterman]

So beautiful and evocative. I remember being a little kid and loving whenever this song came on the radio.

[@danielkaspar4572]

He's one of the best. The whole Superfly album is a must.

[@benjaminjohnson8010]

His best work was when he was with the group the impressions, he was a singer song writer guitar player most of his songs were positive and uplifting when we needed it during the civil rights movement.

[@avonlave]

Curtis's songs are IMMACULATELY produced. One of my favorite all time artists. A peerless musical genius. Y'all def need to check out more of him.

[@kntayloe880]

This isn’t Curtis mayfield

[@dorothyward3234]

Curtis was a legend back in the day with soft, smooth sweet music. Clean cut music.

[@butterflymama0838]

I love this song so much!! Daryl Hall did this with an artist from the UK name Rumer. It was from his Live from Daryl's House series. It's sooo good!

[@kellyreiterman]

Rumer is fantastic!

[@jco207]

I love their version of "No Can Do" too.

[@davemcbroom695]

Aww man Curtis had some vibes, don't stop here.

[@maryguerra9933]

Hey guys in tribute to both Elvis and Lisa Marie, you should react to In the Ghetto and Don't Cry Daddy. They grouped both their voices as if they recorded together. Beautifuly done, guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes.

[@emiliarodriguez4164]

This is William DeVaughn NOT Curtis Mayfield. The song is "Be Thankful For What You Got"

[@LiberalsArePoop]

"TV antennaes in the back..." Us 70's folks remember those. And they were always on Cadillacs, which were THE car to own back then.

[@ronimartel2215]

Diamond in the back was talking about the diamond tuck on the back seats...the antenna and everything on many low riders....

[@securityscorpion8687]

@@ronimartel2215 yes! Facts!

[@mypl510]

Check out his song "Move On Up" , that was also covered by The Jam, a classic British late 70's and a 80's group

[@sheilameyers152]

Curtis Mayfield moved and grooved us for days …we loved his music! Ohhh that’s the long version ….yeah!

[@bobdavis4848]

It was disco-fied by Destination, too.

[@steveholland5689]

We be pimpin’ back in the 70’s. This song as well as Superfly and Shaft were fire.

[@kdubbster]

Great song it sounds like Curtis but it's actually William Devaughn

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

Well whoever DID sing this song, it's a groooove! I'm totally digging it.

[@maryguerra9933]

Takes me back to my high school years, fantastic music as always and forever.

[@maryguerra9933]

Sort of reminds me of the group WAR. I don't think you've yet reacted to any of their music. They are GREAT, you'll definitely love their music.

[@angelbulldog4934]

Love them! "Four-Cornered Room" takes you places.

[@angelaa.8179]

Yes I was thinking the same thing. War: Spill The Wine & Don't let noone get you down are my two favorites.

[@jdw5678]

Great suggestion. All Day Music, Slipping Into Darkness, The World is a Ghetto, The Cisco Kid, Me and Baby Brother, Why Can't We Be Friends, Low Rider... they have an incredible list of great songs.

[@gordonclare2036]

This song has such a powerful cultural context. In order to fully understand you need to see what 70's gangster white walls look like. In that era there was a vinyl leatherette covering that could ordered by the salesperson. On the classic Cadillac Coupe de Ville, an enormous car with a huge 8 cylinder engine, that covering could be extended across the back window with the exception of a diamond shaped cutout, hence the "diamond in the back". This was the era of the wide brim hats adorned with a large feather, the maxi-coat, the 6 inch platforms for men and the slick gangster style bop strut with a distinct lean to one side. In unguarded moments our former president, Barack Obama had a mild version of this walking style. Hip hop later adapted some of the elements of that era and took it in their own direction. This song shows off a pace, instrumentation, and groove specific to a set of street values, lost to time. Curtis Mayfield was a "king" in that era, although his career extends well beyond it in either direction towards the 60's with the Impessions, as well as into the 80's. He did the soundtrack for a classic film starring Dianne Carroll called Claudine. The soundtrack, performed by Gladys Knight and the Pipe in their post-Motown era contains the DIVINE song The Makings of You. It will melt you like butter in a hot summer kitchen. I believe Curtis later covered it himself. You have not done enough of either of these artists AND the film Claudine is worth checking out as well.

[@magneto7930]

Speaking of Curtis Mayfield, in honor of the recent passing of Jeff Beck, you might want to react to People Get Ready by Jeff Beck. The song features Jeff on guitar and Rod Stewart on vocals and it was written by Curtis Mayfield

[@cathyortiz1280]

Oh yeah, love me some Curtis Mayfield. Freaking incredible talent! Such a smooth, soulful voice too.

[@skintight7011]

Thats not Curtis Mayfield thats William Devaughn

[@christianoliver3572]

The diamond in the back that you used to see on limos or the fanciest town cars in NYC or Chicago was the TV antenna. Unsurprisingly it was diamond shaped and normally mounted on the trunk. I remember seeing a few of these when I was a kid but I never really knew what they were for until I was a teenager in the 80s.

[@tugga235ii]

Incorrect. The “ Diamond in the back “ was the diamond shaped back window, usually surrounded by leather. I know because my uncle had a 1982 Cadillac Brougham with a diamond shaped window in the back. Whenever he would leave in his car, that was the song he was playing.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

You absolutely need to hit Curtis Mayfield's Superfly Album with SUPERFLY, FREDDIE'S DEAD, and PUSHERMAN - so iconic of the early/mid seventies sound that carried over a whole generation.

[@FlipArt57]

This is not Curtis Mayfield. This had been a confusion for DECADES, not so much the similarities in their beautiful voices, but the stupidity of people advertising this as Curtis Mayfield. That said, William DeVaughn's "Be Thankful For What You Got" As usual ROB SQUAD "great reaction" and song as usual.

[@blueBlackpurple]

Here are some Curtis Mayfield song recommendations from when he was with a group called "The Impressions " and when he was a solo artist: Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions - " People Get Ready " (1965) The Impressions - " It's All Right " (1973) The Impressions - " I'm So Proud " (1964) The Impressions - " Amen " (1964) Curtis Mayfield - " The makings of you " (1970} Curtis Mayfield - " Pusherman " (Superfly movie soundtrack 1972}

[@jgsrhythm100]

Excellent!! Next Curtis Mayfield- Superfly ( 72) 🔥 The title track from the groundbreaking soundtrack!!! This is essential!!

[@bryanCJC2105]

That awesome album cover is TOTALLY 70s. "Superfly", "Pusher Man", both from the movie Superfly, and "Move On Up", were my favorite Curtis Mayfield hits.

[@CurlieGrl]

This is the kind of song I'd want to listen to in an open air rooftop club in downtown Houston. Mellow jazzy groove. 😘

[@waltw4537]

Lol! About the bell! Curtis Mayfield! Huge part of the whole US scene. Check out the Impressions too. So smooth indeed. "People Get Ready" is a tune you cannot miss. Thanks!

[@sharonperry2286]

Love Soul music, wish you would react to Al Green. I think you played him once, He's my favorite

[@RenR70]

As many have pointed out this song is called “Be Thankful for What You Got” by William DeVaughn.

[@thatdamelana]

I was so fortunate to attend Curtis Mayfield's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was inducted twice, once with The Impressions (1991) and as a solo artist in 1999, that is the one I was at. One of the smoothest voices ever.

[@thatdamelana]

@The_Rob_Squad_Reactions_ Thank you I will do that. I will need to figure out what Telegram is. LOL! I greatly appreciate you and you family. 🧡💛

[@my7758]

One of my most favorite songs. Thank You for adding it to your list ♥️

[@johnv61]

Didn’t recognize the title or artist, but immediately knew the song and have always loved it! Thank you for bringing it back to my memories!

[@SebastienT]

This is actually not Curtis singing; this is William DeVaughn. But the Curtis record cover that is displayed during this song has great tracks that you should listen to: If There Is A Hell Below…, Move On Up, We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue. Then there are Superfly, Get Down, Gypsy Woman, People Get Ready (with The Impressions) and…

[@Minkmerkin]

I reported the video featured in this reaction years ago and it's still on KZbin (with comments turned off on account of so many folk pointing out the inaccuracies). It really needs to be pulled down. I love Curtis Mayfield and wish you guys would react to some of his solo work and also his work with the Impressions. Credit where credit is due. This is William Devaughn all the way, written, performed and produced.

[@kennethturman6685]

Imagine being a one hit wonder and not getting credit for your one hit

[@jeffreygriffin7248]

Alright now! You can't help but groove to this!

[@johnchilds7182]

Timeless. Genius. Masterful. Inspirational. Poet. Funk. Groove. And so much, much more.

[@stevenklyce3555]

What great music. He coalesced and created a different funk during the 70s While I’m at it…THIS IS SPINAL TAP needs to on the movie channel soon!

[@rosemarywatson1231]

I never knew Curtis did this. The one I know is Just be Thankful. It sounds the same. The sentiment is still important. This is an OG classic.

[@jdw5678]

Curtis didn't do it, it's by William DeVaughn. "Just Be Thankful For What You Got" is the correct title. The original KZbin poster made the mistake over 10 years ago, and it's never been corrected.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

@@jdw5678 I saw that. I just never heard Curtis sing this song. I just know William DeVaughn as the artist/creator of the song.

[@bobdavis4848]

@@jdw5678 Right, but it's "Be Thankful For What You Got," not "Just Be Thankful For What You Got."

[@jdw5678]

@@bobdavis4848 Thanks for correcting my correction!

[@bobdavis4848]

@@jdw5678 Your welcome! Have a nice day and stay safe!

[@skinmeister1]

I agree with others suggesting you guys need to do "Move On Up" - a dance classic from Curtis Mayfield - next! You'll love!!!

[@garywi.9299]

I had forgotten what a great classic song this was from a great artist.

[@tonymusolino2369]

Wow, what a throw-back. A real blast from the past! Anybody else remember the “gangster-lean”?

[@williammcgrath9466]

There’s a lot of Mayfield stuff alone and with the Impressions.”It’s alright” is great by the Impressions.

[@miavalmoja3119]

When I hear this song the air and the feeling changes to calmness it’s 1973 and I’m on my bycicle or I’m in my brothers blue Chevy van with his 8 track cassette at age 10.😊

[@jackscott7752]

Y'all need to check out the Gibbs Collection, Don't Turn out the lights. It's the children of Barry, Robin,Marcie , and Andy Gibbs or know as the Beegees

[@bobdavis4848]

Not Marcie, Maurice. Not Gibbs; Gibb.

[@scottalic4067]

Curtis Mayfield is the GOAT, but as many have pointed out here, the song you listened to is not his, but in fact ""Be Thankful For What You Got" by William DeVaughn.

[@mildredpierce4506]

The song is actually called Be Thankful For What You Got and this isn’t Curtis Mayfield singing it. “2021) "Be Thankful for What You Got" is a soul song written and first performed by William DeVaughn. The record sold nearly two million copies on its release in spring of 1974, reaching #1 on the U.S. R&B charts and #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2021, it was listed at No. 374 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

[@CHUCKLES5167]

WATCHING AMBER GROOVE TO THIS MUSIC IS SUCH A PLEASURE!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-fv5ms4sz8e]

Classic R&B (Rhythm & Blues).

[@hherrer5]

You guys would Love ❤ the Impressions “ it’s alright” Curtis mayfield is the lead vocalist in this cool R&B / Doowop group. And the jam is incredible.

[@empmaximus1]

So awesome! SMOOOOTH! Love listening to this.

[@mewzishun]

"Diggin' the scene with a gangster lean" is a great lyric.

[@sandraneal7665]

One of the best song writers of all time. He penned songs for many. He also did many sound tracks

[@mkmstillstackin]

Wow, haven't heard this since I was a kid. Sounds as good today as I remember it back then. My two older brothers were teens in the 70's. One played bass in a funk band. I'm almost sure I remember them covering this. Other brother had a big vinyl record collection with lots of songs like this he played all the time. So, what started out for me as background music, looking back, was actually a big part of my upbringing.

[@rockandrollpaddy]

This is not Curtis Mayfield. It's a guy called William DeVaughn. The You Tube description is incorrect. They do sound very similar. And it's a great tune!

[@myrock-mysalvation8873]

Another one of my Faves from back in the day

[@sonnytavares2006]

Yes, dive down his catalogue of hits. My man Curtis! RIP.

[@ltrane81]

But this not Curtis 😂😂

[@lindalemieux4623]

Miss all the Motown and R&B from decades ago. Quality music, meaningful lyrics. The good ol' days of great music.

[@NambiKiaturtlewoman]

This song is not being sung by the late great Curtis Mayfield. It is being sung by William DeVaughn, an artist who sounds like Curtis Mayfield. The song is called ‘Be Thankful for What You Got’.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

Jimi Hendrix sights Curtis's guitar playing as a major influence on him as far as chording and fills. Thats Curtis on guitar, Jay as well as his singing. A Master. Check out The Impression for early Curtis. Tragically he got paralyzed when a lighting rig blew over and landed on him. He was a fighter though! RIP Curtis Mayfield. On August 13, 1990, Mayfield became paralyzed from the neck down after stage lighting equipment fell on him while he was being introduced at an outdoor concert at Wingate Field in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York Afterwards, though he was unable to play the guitar, he continued to compose and sing, which he found he could do by lying down and letting gravity pull down on his chest and lungs. 1996's New World Order was recorded in this way, with vocals sometimes recorded in lines at a time.

[@stephenandrewsrealestatevi7138]

This is about his tenth best song.. You're gonna love Curtis!

[@johnrichardson5729]

This is not Curtis Mayfield guys. And this is NOT a cover. This is William Devaughn and the song is titled 'Be Thankful For What You Got'

[@collisjeppesen4643]

Thank you for the update on the status of the lost bell, lol. You just have to roll with it and laugh when you have little ones :)