VINYL FORMAT. 180 gram exact repro reissue, manufactured by Rhino. Originally released in 1975 on Curtom. "The title is intended in an ironic way, as illustrated not only by the cover - a grim parody of late-'40s/early-'50s advertising imagery depicting white versus black social reality - but the grim yet utterly catchy and haunting opening number, 'Billy Jack.' A song about gun violence that was years ahead of its time, it's scored to an incisive horn arrangement by Richard Tufo. 'When Seasons Change' is ...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. 180 gram vinyl reissue, manufactured by Rhino. Originally released in 1974. "Curtis Mayfield hit a stride during the '70s that was unparalleled among R&B/soul performers from an album standpoint. He was writing, producing, arranging, and performing on great album after great album, then distributing them on his own label as well. This one included the big hit "Kung Fu," plus the title song, and once more perfectly blended rigorous message tracks and steamy love songs." - All Music Guide

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Rhino's The Very Best of Curtis Mayfield is devoted to material the legendary soul man recorded after leaving the Impressions, focusing particularly on his classic songs from the early '70s. There are more comprehensive compilations on the market, namely the sublime double-disc Anthology and the flawed but worthwhile box set People Get Ready, but this is the best bet for anyone wanting a concise sampler of Mayfield's groundbreaking funk-soul, since it contains all of the bare-bon...   [ read more ]

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