Released 30 years ago
People Get Ready: The Curtis Mayfield Story
Curtis Mayfield · 1996
229 min · 51 tracks · funk
A rich tapestry of soulful melodies and socially conscious lyrics, blending funk grooves with heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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People Get Ready — This track stands as one of Mayfield's most iconic songs, encapsulating his message of hope and activism during the civil rights movement.
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Move on Up — With its uplifting horns and driving rhythm, this song exemplifies Mayfield's ability to fuse social commentary with infectious grooves.
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(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below We're All Going to Go — This track showcases Mayfield's innovative approach to funk while addressing pressing societal issues, making it a bold statement in his discography.
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Freddie's Dead (Theme from "Superfly") — As part of the influential soundtrack for 'Superfly', this song highlights Mayfield's skill in merging cinematic storytelling with powerful musicality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- soulful melodies for reflective moments
- socially conscious themes resonate deeply
- for long listening sessions
- uplifting anthems for communal enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'People Get Ready: The Curtis Mayfield Story' was released in 1996, Curtis Mayfield had already established himself as a pivotal figure in soul and funk music. This compilation arrives three years after his significant comeback album 'New World Order', showcasing both his earlier classics and later works that highlight his enduring influence on the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marvin Gaye· Sly and the Family Stone· Stevie Wonder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Gypsy Woman 2:21
- 2 It's All Right 2:49
- 3 I'm So Proud 2:50
- 4 Keep on Pushing 2:33
- 5 Amen 3:29
- 6 People Get Ready 2:38
- 7 Woman's Got Soul 2:18
- 8 We're a Winner 2:24
- 9 I Loved and I Lost 3:16
- 10 Fool for You 2:54
- 11 This Is My Country 2:49
- 12 Choice of Colors 3:18
- 13 The Makings of You 3:44
- 14 (Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below We're All Going to Go 7:51
- 15 Move on Up 8:54
- 16 We People Who Are Darker Than Blue 6:03
- 17 Check Out Your Mind 3:53
- 18 Mighty Mighty (Spade and Whitey) 6:58
- 19 Stone Junkie 7:47
Disc 2
- 1 Beautiful Brother of Mine 7:28
- 2 Get Down 5:48
- 3 We Got to Have Peace 4:46
- 4 Freddie's Dead (Theme from "Superfly") 5:28
- 5 Superfly 3:55
- 6 Give Me Your Love 4:18
- 7 Pusherman 5:03
- 8 Future Shock 3:38
- 9 If I Were Only a Child Again 2:55
- 10 Can't Say Nothin' 3:38
- 11 Kung Fu 3:51
- 12 Sweet Exorcist 3:52
- 13 To Be Invisible 4:11
- 14 Mother's Son 6:06
- 15 Billy Jack 6:08
- 16 So in Love 5:12
Disc 3
- 1 Only You Babe 4:21
- 2 Party Night 3:49
- 3 Mr. Welfare Man 5:36
- 4 Show Me Love 3:48
- 5 Do Do Wap Is Strong in Here 5:31
- 6 You Are, You Are 3:39
- 7 Do It All Night 3:38
- 8 You're So Good to Me 3:38
- 9 Between You Baby and Me 4:43
- 10 Love's Sweet Sensation 3:52
- 11 Love Me, Love Me Now 7:58
- 12 Trippin' Out 3:49
- 13 She Don't Let Nobody (But Me) 4:14
- 14 Baby It's You 3:34
- 15 Homeless 7:34
- 16 Do Be Down 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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