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.
- 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 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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