Various–The Soul And Songs Of Young Curtis Mayfield: The Spirit Of Chicago LP

Event: BLACK FRIDAY 2024

Release Date: 11/29/2024

Format: 2 x LP

Label: Craft Recordings

Quantity: 1500

Release type: RSD Exclusive Release

The Soul And Songs Of Young Curtis Mayfield chronicles the rapid growth of the young Black “Gentle Genius” who would leave a lasting mark on American music. Featuring tracks from The Impressions, Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler, and more, this compilation showcases Mayfield's recording, producing, and songwriting journey at Vee-Jay Records. The audio has been remastered from the original analog tapes by Paul Blakemore and the package includes new liner notes from noted rock historian Jim Miller.

Tracklist

SIDE A

1. Jerry Butler and the Impressions – For Your Precious Love

2. The Impressions – The Gift Of Love

3. The Impressions – At the County Fair

4. The Impressions – Senorita I Love You

5. The Impressions – A Long Time Ago

6. The Impressions – Let Me Know

7. The Impressions – Young Lover

SIDE B

1. The Impressions – That You Love Me

2. The Impressions – A New Love

3. Jerry Butler – I Found A Love

4. Jerry Butler – He Will Break Your Heart

5. Jerry Butler – Thanks To You

6. Jerry Butler – Find Another Girl

7. Jerry Butler – When Trouble Calls

SIDE C

1. Wade Flemons – At the Party

2. Wade Flemons – Devil In Your Soul

3. Jerry Butler – I’m A Telling You

4. Jerry Butler – Aware of Love

5. Jerry Butler – Isle Of Sirens

6. Jerry Butler – I’m the One

SIDE D

1. Gene Chandler – Rainbow

2. Gene Chandler – Man’s Temptation

3. Jerry Butler – A Woman With Soul

4. Jerry Butler – Need To Belong

5. Jerry Butler – I’ve Been Trying

6. Jerry Butler & Betty Everett – Just Be True

7. Jerry Butler & Betty Everett – It’s All Right