I know God led me to this GEM..My heart was soooo heavy this morning but this was just a little reminder never get tired of doing good no matter how some perceive ot as being a weakness..KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!🙏🙏
I just had such a difficult conversation with a friend and she needed some uplifting in her heart. This phrase came to kind and it led me right to this song and performance. Thank you, Curtis Mayfield. I hope my friend feels it.
@@prezadent1different language within the same language… whatever works to get you there.. I try to look past words… see the beauty in all expressions that have beauty to be shared… turn from the negative with a positive charge ☄️
Curtis was a genius. H e was producing and arranging when he was 15 yrs old. He wrote a beautiful piece called "we the people darker than blue". He spoke for a nation of millions.
Very beautiful! Curtis could never get enough credit as far as I'm concerned. Brains, heart, Soul, conscience, major cool, and talent galore. Glad that I caught him about a year before his horrible tragedy. It was just like Curtis to transcend that situation as well! Thank you!
WOW...a fan from Croatia digging Cutis Mayfield! He is a National Treasure. No matter how many times I hear him sing, I cry--happy or sad tears. The man could speak to the soul. The soul understands the Truth.
This was on BBC4 again last night...absolutely faultless...that includes the jacket. The 67 people that have given this a ‘👎🏽’ need to make themselves known
Inspiring...!!!! Wow why have I been oblivious to the genius of this man...I couldn't listen past the 70s greats like Stevie Wonder, Isley Brothers, even Gordon LightFoot, glad I delved further into the opus-making talent of the late, great Curtis Mayfield...
Curtis is the DON. Music of this quality is still being made though by Terry Callier, (childhood friend of Curtis from Cabrini Green), I saw Terry Callier perform on Monday night in London, (my home town), and he was sublime..a true poet who should be filling stadiums not small clubs. Like someonesaid in the comments it's up to US the public to support and endorse quality and if you like Curtis then without doubt Terry Callier is for you.
allen6924: please forgive me if im incorrect. But I believe that is the great Phil Upchurch on 2nd guitar. He has recorded for countless sessions and has many great albums under his belt. "Cant Sit Down" pt 1 and pt 2 is one of my favorites by Mr Upchurch. If it isnt Mr Upchurch then it has to be the great Craig Mcmullen.
🎯0:24-0:32 continue to give & continue to LIVE for what u know is right BABYYYYY🎯🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🥰😎 #SOOOOOOOO THANKFUL FOR LIFE ‼️🥰✊🏾😁🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 💙❤️💚💛🧡💜#LOVE & LIGHT BABYYYYYY 💋❤️💙💚💛🧡💜
I agree tone he is so underrated, but believe me their are many of who do appreciate this man's uncompromised messages, his realness, and his overall talent. If you haven't cop the CURTIS/LIVE cd, to me it is the best live album I have ever heard, excellent sound quality, energetic crowd, Curtis at his absolute best. It's like going to church everytime I listen to it, so inspirational.
Peace and love the genius of Curtis Mayfield Chicago's very own Cabrini Green boy he got down you know that we all got love for when does this movie coming out
Curtis....I don't even know what to say...except maybe thank god for blessing us with Curtis Mayfield when he did. Let's all keep on keeping on...my guardian angel Curtis Mayfield
I love Curtis Mayfield so much! Yeah, that's my friend Craig McMullen on guitar!! Saw him playing couple weeks ago in Beverly Hills. This beautiful song is my anthem!!
Curtis mayfield was way before his time his music is still relevant today 21st century as it was in the 60's ...dope,hope and a bright future..."On pushing stay in the struggle"...Let truth live...
IMO one of the best songs of the 1970s.....beautiful in every way....mayfield's voice is iconic.......this and darker than blue are two extremely powerful songs from the 70s
omg. its been years but once i heard his voice again..literally, he is one of a few male singers with a silky smooth voice. he can sing without or with music & any genre....
Man, the industry is missing a political musician in the vain of Mayfield...Cool, laidback vocalist that wasn't TOO preachy. He liked to inform and entertain.
This song could have been played for this years election, and you would have never known it was done in the 70's....it's about as true and timely as a Marvin Gaye cut. Excellent.
Im 17 and I am happy to say that one of the likes on this video was mine. This song has a more meaningful lyrics than the songs we have today. Keep on keeping on
Curtis' lyrics are definitely the knowledge your mind needs to develop real love for humanity. Nectar for the heart and mind.. RIP. I keep on keeping on, and miss you, still. Your talent and intelligence are missed by listeners and musicians worldwide
Curtis is so great. The double LP live album "live at the Bitter End" (maybe 1969) got me into Curtis and his cool band (Craig mcMillan, 'Master' Henry Gibson, Tyrone McCullough, Lucky Scott). Keep on keeping on with music from that great era and those soulful cool music makers.
@TheJabberwock Just like J.S Bach kicked arse back in his days so did curtis in his days. The one thing they both have in common is quality and artistic integrity. Im not sure listening to good music makes you an idiot. It's the way you are and what you do and say to others that determines if you are a fool!
@HendrixPrinceFlea89 only people who have drank their last brain cell away, i'd hope atleast half of people would know better. I know i won't be one of those people, i think they are like the black version of spice girls/ n-sync ,sure they had their hour in the spotlight and sure people still do remember them but who has much respect for them, seriously?
Fans of Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Jons hours on youtube. I am willing to be all the acts just mentioned get more hits than Mayfield and EWF but how many songs of theirs can touch EWFs and Mayfields? The majority of fans that grew up and listened to the legends didnt grow up with the youtube's and net so alot of internet stats are very skewed.
I know God led me to this GEM..My heart was soooo heavy this morning but this was just a little reminder never get tired of doing good no matter how some perceive ot as being a weakness..KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!🙏🙏
I just had such a difficult conversation with a friend and she needed some uplifting in her heart. This phrase came to kind and it led me right to this song and performance. Thank you, Curtis Mayfield. I hope my friend feels it.
@@prezadent1different language within the same language… whatever works to get you there.. I try to look past words… see the beauty in all expressions that have beauty to be shared… turn from the negative with a positive charge ☄️
5 years later and I feel the same way this morning. Bless you.
Thank you :,))
Keep on keeping on, yes, an uplifting soul
Curtis Mayfield had a beautiful soul. He has always been a great inspiration to me. You are missed, brother. Yes, you are missed.
Pure genius. He deserves a fucking star in heaven
Another Mayfield song that gives you that extra push to want to make it in life
This is such a great live performance honestly.
no word of a lie
Curtis was a genius. H e was producing and arranging when he was 15 yrs old. He wrote a beautiful piece called "we the people darker than blue". He spoke for a nation of millions.
darker than blue, the OG version from the 1970 Curtis album, those opening notes of the horn, hits deep
Such a beautiful song I've searched for a long time to find this 💕 love this song ❤️
WHAT A GREAT POSITIVE SONG , PASS IT ON TO THE NEXT GENERATION !
AMEN TO THAT !
It’s absolutely insane that Curtis sounded that good vocally all the time. Gods child for sure. We are so blessed to have him in our lives!
The "Gentle Genius" I think was his nickname. That high pitch falsetto voice is so iconic. No one sounds like him
This means so much right now ♥️ Curtis always has something relevant to say.
another of those artists we mourn, but whose music is relevant always, timeless.
(and sometimes much more so you catch my drift!))
Even more today - it’s early on November 3rd. Keep on Keeping on.
Very beautiful! Curtis could never get enough credit as far as I'm concerned.
Brains, heart, Soul, conscience, major cool, and talent galore.
Glad that I caught him about a year before his horrible tragedy.
It was just like Curtis to transcend that situation as well!
Thank you!
Death Stranding brought me here
Bruh.... We connected just now.
Keep on keeping on! :)
Same same.
This song is still relevant today. Curtis was the man
Powerful song and relates to today just a different struggle same undertone
Just so beautiful and relaxing and calm great music great words. Great singer may the most high bless you Curtis Mayfield 🙏🏾
What a most beautiful song! RIP Curtis ❤️
WOW...a fan from Croatia digging Cutis Mayfield! He is a National Treasure.
No matter how many times I hear him sing, I cry--happy or sad tears. The man could speak to the soul. The soul understands the Truth.
Dobro dobro
This is when Music was truly Music! It strikes you to the core. The message is truth!! RIP Curtis Mayfield....
this is jawdropping
This is just about as good as it gets. Thankyou.
perfect. curtis was a beautiful musician.
He was. And this Old Grey Whistle Test performance rocks. Soul with attitude
Perfect describe this.
absolutely top class.
So glad i spent my youth listening to Curtis......his music is honey for the soul.
Dude killn that guitar in the back 🎸
This song is so cool. It should be on Ride with Norman Reedus.
and the Intro to Death Stranding :)
@bigbaldhead....
Thanks.
I needed this is my fifthy birthday them! XOXOX
This was on BBC4 again last night...absolutely faultless...that includes the jacket. The 67 people that have given this a ‘👎🏽’ need to make themselves known
This video is conclusive proof that the world needs more wah-wah
I loved his guitar playing. He was much more influential with his guitar playing than many people realize.
R.I.P, Curtis. You are a legend.
16 years ago u commented this, damn
Timeless soul music with a message what we need more today.
Inspiring...!!!! Wow why have I been oblivious to the genius of this man...I couldn't listen past the 70s greats like Stevie Wonder, Isley Brothers, even Gordon LightFoot, glad I delved further into the opus-making talent of the late, great Curtis Mayfield...
He was called "The Poet" -- a lyricist indeed and his music is sooooooo soothing.
OMG, this was one of my first "favorite" vid from when I signed up for Y.T. ...I so remember this vid, WOW...and tell the TRUTH Curtis!
Curtis is the DON. Music of this quality is still being made though by Terry Callier, (childhood friend of Curtis from Cabrini Green), I saw Terry Callier perform on Monday night in London, (my home town), and he was sublime..a true poet who should be filling stadiums not small clubs. Like someonesaid in the comments it's up to US the public to support and endorse quality and if you like Curtis then without doubt Terry Callier is for you.
this performance from the old grey whistle test is beautiful, sounds better in stripped down form.
If ever there was a God on Earth , this was him , the legend that was CURTIS MAYFIELD, "The Good Die Young"....!!!!
allen6924: please forgive me if im incorrect. But I believe that is the great Phil Upchurch on 2nd guitar. He has recorded for countless sessions and has many great albums under his belt. "Cant Sit Down" pt 1 and pt 2 is one of my favorites by Mr Upchurch. If it isnt Mr Upchurch then it has to be the great Craig Mcmullen.
🎯0:24-0:32 continue to give & continue to LIVE for what u know is right BABYYYYY🎯🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🥰😎
#SOOOOOOOO THANKFUL FOR LIFE ‼️🥰✊🏾😁🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
💙❤️💚💛🧡💜#LOVE & LIGHT BABYYYYYY 💋❤️💙💚💛🧡💜
I agree tone he is so underrated, but believe me their are many of who do appreciate this man's uncompromised messages, his realness, and his overall talent. If you haven't cop the CURTIS/LIVE cd, to me it is the best live album I have ever heard, excellent sound quality, energetic crowd, Curtis at his absolute best. It's like going to church everytime I listen to it, so inspirational.
Keep on keeping on 😉🤗
Dam death stranding connected me back in time.
Bruu I was like I wonder if they have a song 💀
Peace and love the genius of Curtis Mayfield Chicago's very own Cabrini Green boy he got down you know that we all got love for when does this movie coming out
When you have your young remember this song
Classic Curtis
This Brother is a Prophet
Curtis....I don't even know what to say...except maybe thank god for blessing us with Curtis Mayfield when he did. Let's all keep on keeping on...my guardian angel Curtis Mayfield
I love Curtis Mayfield so much! Yeah, that's my friend Craig McMullen on guitar!! Saw him playing couple weeks ago in Beverly Hills. This beautiful song is my anthem!!
Curtis is the man!
+Doug K absolutely!
Curtis is and always will be a musical giant in this world of ours!!🎹🎹✌🏻
This is the guy where John Mayer gets all the ideas from.(thats ok)
Curtis was a bad man, but in a good way!
The master craftsman of songs with deep meaning about social commentary. A Poet.
Speaks to our souls.
mr curtis mayfield music will keep on keeping on for decades r.i.p
This song is like a delicate bird!
.... with the strength of an Eagle!
Yes indeed, Curtis Mayfield is a legend... breathin or dead. In my opinion, I think Sam Cooke is the greatest though.
BEAUTIFUL SONG,FROM A GREAT ARTIST
Curtis mayfield was way before his time his music is still relevant today 21st century as it was in the 60's ...dope,hope and a bright future..."On pushing stay in the struggle"...Let truth live...
This is for the ages.....it will last for ever. God bless Curtis Mayfield
IMO one of the best songs of the 1970s.....beautiful in every way....mayfield's voice is iconic.......this and darker than blue are two extremely powerful songs from the 70s
a great loss to the world...sorely missed..Mr curtis Mayfield...BUT those of us who know... recognise REAL.
the texture of his voice and his message
omg. its been years but once i heard his voice again..literally, he is one of a few male singers with a silky smooth voice. he can sing without or with music & any genre....
God Bless You Curtis......you are a soul brother........
My favorite soul artist of all time. And Bill Withers is right there too.
this song should be in the end of Death Stranding, after the last incinerator scene
The Poet from the Projects. We will always love you.
One of the greatest song writers I mean he did the score for Superfly as well as Sparkle..
Man, the industry is missing a political musician in the vain of Mayfield...Cool, laidback vocalist that wasn't TOO preachy. He liked to inform and entertain.
Curtis Mayfield. Angel voice X
real music played by real musicians
CURTIS MAYFIELD AND STEVIE WONDER .. GENIUSES.
Thank you Curtis
He gets recognition with US and the creator RIP bruva thru you and US our children...p e a c e
Wow what a an amazing artist. Curtis was a beautiful soul
Voice and musicianship is beautiful. god bless you curtis as much as he's blessed us through you
This is music. Real, talent.
Curtis's endless humbleness, wisdom & genius entrancing melodies are timeless & therefore infinite. A true king
amazing i love his songs
A wonderful artist...one America's treasures.
This song could have been played for this years election, and you would have never known it was done in the 70's....it's about as true and timely as a Marvin Gaye cut.
Excellent.
Im 17 and I am happy to say that one of the likes on this video was mine. This song has a more meaningful lyrics than the songs we have today.
Keep on keeping on
All time great song. Thanks Funk!
Roots is a monster album. Gorgeous!
That gorgeous tenor voice :)
Ok, I stand corrected.
Nobody cares who brought you here
Damn I love this version.
I love Curtis Mayfeild...may he rest in peace.
Curtis' lyrics are definitely the knowledge your mind needs to develop real love for humanity. Nectar for the heart and mind.. RIP. I keep on keeping on, and miss you, still. Your talent and intelligence are missed by listeners and musicians worldwide
what a beautiful, thoughtful and gentle man -- he had a vision for the world...
Wow! after viewing this video,I am almost certain that Curtis had a lot of influence on Bob Marley's music.Thank God for the #1 Soul Singer!!!
Is Salomón wisdom really Salomón? 🤔
Yes, Thank God because all Glory goes to Him.
Incredible ❤
Top all round musician,human,spokesperson of the day.we gotta move on up yeah,glorious.
Curtis is the DON. Music of this quality is still being made though by Terry Callier, (childhood friend of Curtis from Cabrini Green)
Curtis is so great. The double LP live album "live at the Bitter End" (maybe 1969) got me into Curtis and his cool band (Craig mcMillan, 'Master' Henry Gibson, Tyrone McCullough, Lucky Scott).
Keep on keeping on with music from that great era and those soulful cool music makers.
Soothing, Soulful BLACK music. RIP Brother CM
Move On Up, Superfly, Freddie's Dead, Get Down, Ghetto Child... my top Mayfield songs, I haven't head all his stuff though.
Sublime.
If you haven't seen his tribute by Bilal and Ledisi, you probably should search it NOW!! I listen to it everyday!! You are missed, Sir!!
@TheJabberwock Just like J.S Bach kicked arse back in his days so did curtis in his days. The one thing they both have in common is quality and artistic integrity. Im not sure listening to good music makes you an idiot. It's the way you are and what you do and say to others that determines if you are a fool!
@HendrixPrinceFlea89 only people who have drank their last brain cell away, i'd hope atleast half of people would know better. I know i won't be one of those people, i think they are like the black version of spice girls/ n-sync ,sure they had their hour in the spotlight and sure people still do remember them but who has much respect for them, seriously?
Fans of Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Jons hours on youtube. I am willing to be all the acts just mentioned get more hits than Mayfield and EWF but how many songs of theirs can touch EWFs and Mayfields? The majority of fans that grew up and listened to the legends didnt grow up with the youtube's and net so alot of internet stats are very skewed.