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Released July 11, 2006

There have been piles of Curtis Mayfield anthologies throughout the years -- some great ones, some decent ones, and many bad ones. This entry in Rhino's Definitive Soul Collection series is one of the best two-disc Mayfield anthologies yet released. Sticking strictly to his solo years (some discs incorporate his years with the Impressions), these two discs contain every significant charting single through 1990's "Do Be Down," as well as essential moments like "(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below We're All Going to Go," "The Makings of You," "Pusherman," "Superfly," and "Future Shock." As the '70s wind down, the quality takes a considerable dip, but the drastically underplayed "Love Me, Love Me Now" is a major exception. While the set is terrifically representative for the average casual fan, there are many more discoveries to be made throughout Mayfield's catalog. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

TRACKS

1. (Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below We're All Going to Go
2. The Makings of You
3. Move on Up
4. Get Down
5. We Got to Have Peace
6. Beautiful Brother of Mine
7. Freddie's Dead (Theme from Superfly)
8. Superfly
9. Pusherman
10. Future Shock
11. If I Were Only a Child Again
12. Can't Say Nothin'
13. Kung Fu
14. Sweet Exorcist
15. Mother's Son

DISC 2

16. So in Love
17. Only You Babe
18. Party Night
19. Show Me Love
20. Do Do Wap Is Strong in Here
21. You Are, You Are
22. Do It All Night
23. Between You Baby and Me
24. You're So Good to Me
25. Love's Sweet Sensation
26. Love Me, Love Me Now
27. Tripping Out
28. She Don't Let Nobody (But Me)
29. Baby It's You
30. Do Be Down

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