Soul Legacy
Curtis Mayfield · 2001
308 min · 77 tracks · funk · soul
A vibrant collection of soulful anthems that blend uplifting melodies with powerful social messages.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only as a tribute to Mayfield's legacy but also for its influence on contemporary soul and funk artists. It received positive critical reception and showcased his profound impact on the genre, paving the way for future musicians to address social issues through their art.
- Best for
- uplifting anthems for motivation dynamic journey with emotional peaks for group sing-alongs
- Context
- By the time 'Soul Legacy' was released in 2001, Curtis Mayfield had already established himself as a pivotal figure in soul and funk music, particularly known for his socially conscious lyrics. This album, released shortly before his passing, serves as a retrospective tapestry of his illustrious career, highlighting classic hits alongside lesser-known gems from his extensive discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Gap Band· Ready for the World· Tim Maia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Move On Up Standout 2:48
- 2 Keep on Pushin’ 2:38
- 3 We’re a Winner 4:45
- 4 People Get Ready Standout 3:42
- 5 I Plan to Stay a Believer 3:46
- 6 We People Who Are Darker Than Blue 6:06
- 7 Everybody Needs a Friend 4:52
- 8 It’s Alright 3:57
- 9 Need Someone to Love 3:14
- 10 Something to Believe In 4:45
- 11 So in Love 2:49
- 12 People Never Give Up 5:52
- 13 This Year 3:52
- 14 Wild and Free 3:15
- 15 We Got to Have Peace 3:36
- 16 Make Me Believe in You 5:33
- 17 Beautiful Brother of Mine 3:09
- 18 Miss Black America 2:56
- 19 Keep on Keeping On 5:10
Disc 2
- 1 Gypsy Woman 3:10
- 2 You’re Really Something Sadie 3:42
- 3 I’ve Been Trying 3:03
- 4 Fool for You 2:56
- 5 Wherever She Leadeth Me 2:34
- 6 Gone Away 3:46
- 7 Seven Years 2:24
- 8 I’m So Proud 3:16
- 9 So Unusual 2:59
- 10 Just Want to Be With You 3:12
- 11 Show Me Love 3:49
- 12 You Mean Everything to Me 4:55
- 13 Hey Baby (Give It All to Me) 4:45
- 14 You’re So Good to Me 3:39
- 15 Between You Baby and Me 3:57
- 16 Only You Babe 3:34
- 17 I’m Gonna Win Your Love 4:43
- 18 Ain’t No Love Lost 4:27
- 19 Baby It’s You 3:36
- 20 So You Don’t Love Me 5:49
- 21 Still Within Your Heart 4:27
Disc 3
- 1 (Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below We’re All Going to Go 3:31
- 2 Mighty Mighty (Spade and Whitey) 2:24
- 3 Check Out Your Mind 3:30
- 4 Underground 5:20
- 5 Future Shock 3:38
- 6 If I Were Only a Child Again 4:35
- 7 To Be Invisible 4:13
- 8 Mother’s Son 3:35
- 9 They Don’t Know 2:49
- 10 Choice of Colours 3:19
- 11 This Is My Country 2:51
- 12 Back to the World 4:17
- 13 Homeless 4:49
- 14 Cannot Find a Way 7:08
- 15 Dirty Laundry 4:11
- 16 I Mo Git You Sucka 3:11
- 17 Kung Fu 3:52
- 18 Hard Times 3:45
- 19 When the Seasons Change 5:20
Disc 4
- 1 Superfly Standout 3:13
- 2 Billy Jack 6:10
- 3 Eddie You Should Know Better 2:19
- 4 Do Do Wap Is Strong in Here 5:32
- 5 Short Eyes / Freak, Free, Free, Free 5:48
- 6 Pusherman 5:05
- 7 Freddie’s Dead 3:20
- 8 Tripping Out 3:55
- 9 Get Down 3:54
- 10 Party Night 3:52
- 11 Do It All Night 3:42
- 12 You Are, You Are 3:42
- 13 Toot an’ Toot an’ Toot 4:01
- 14 Soul Music 4:13
- 15 Do Be Down 3:42
- 16 She Don’t Let Nobody but Me 4:18
- 17 Can’t Say Nothin’ 5:16
- 18 Ain’t Got Time 4:00
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