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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting anthems for motivation
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for group sing-alongs
  • soulful reflections on resilience
  • background energy for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Move On Up 2:48
  • 2 Keep on Pushin’ 2:38
  • 3 We’re a Winner 4:45
  • 4 People Get Ready 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 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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