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Released June 01, 1999

Curtis Mayfield, who is regarded as a legend by most as the smooth singing soulman who walked with his feet firmly planted in gospel, classic Northern soul and funk, is represented handsomely on a 16-cut single-disc collection of some of his biggest hits of the '70s -- arguably his most creative period. Mayfield's reliance on the emerging polyrhythms of funk and Latin soul were entering his music in a very profound way -- check "Move on Up," the set's second cut, for a prime example. But besides the classic tunes from the Superfly soundtrack -- "Superfly," "Pusherman," and "Freddie's Dead" -- check "(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go," from his self-titled debut solo effort. "Kung Fu" from Sweet Exorcist is a track that deeply influenced Prince and the babymaker "Trippin' Out" are also classic moments in a collection that is heavy on grooves and drenched in soul for a great price and fine sound. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

TRACKS

1. (Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go
2. Move on Up
3. Superfly
4. Kung Fu
5. Freddie's Dead
6. Pusherman
7. Future Shock
8. We Got to Have Peace
9. So in Love
10. Give Me Your Love
11. You're So Good to Me
12. Tripping Out
13. Dirty Laundry
14. She Don't Let Nobody (But Me)
15. Hey Baby (Give It All to Me)
16. Baby It's You

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