Two fine late-’60s albums, combined onto one CD, including some hits and a wealth of good, overlooked Mayfield compositions that touched on sensitive racial issues as well as romance. Offering excellent value, the CD is a recommended alternative to tracking down the hard-to-find original vinyl editions.
Release of those albums: “This Is My Country” – 1968, November [LP Curtom, Cat.# CRS 8001, USA]; “The Young Mods’ Forgotten Story” – 1969, May [LP Curtom, Cat.# CRS 8003, USA]
Release of this CD: 1996, April, 24 [CD Sequel Records (UK), Cat.# NEM CD 782 / UPC: 5023224078223]
Original Curtom recordings issued under license from Curtom Classics Inc.
℗ Curtom Classics Inc. © 1996 Sequel Records.
Made in England
Credits:
Arranged By – Donny Hathaway (tracks: 11-20), Johnny Pate (tracks: 11-20)
Liner Notes – Bob Fisher
Producer – Curtis Mayfield
Tracklist:
“This Is My Country” (1968)
01. They Don’t Know (02:49)
02. Stay Close To Me (02:06)
03. I’m Loving Nothing (02:32)
04. Love’s Happening (03:09)
05. Gone Away (03:44)
06. You Want Somebody Else (03:15)
07. So Unusual (02:58)
08. My Woman’s Love (03:03)
09. Fool For You (02:55)
10. This Is My Country (02:53)
“The Young Mods’ Forgotten Story” (1969)
11. The Young Mods’ Forgotten Story (02:01)
12. Choice Of Colours (03:20)
13. The Girl I Find (02:38)
14. Wherever You Leadeth Me (02:34)
15. My Deceiving Heart (02:51)
16. Seven Years (02:24)
17. Love’s Miracle (02:26)
18. Jealous Man (02:38)
19. Soulful Love (02:34)
20. Mighty Mighty (Spade & Whitey) (02:24)
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See also:
Preacher Man (1973) & Finally Got Myself Together (1974) [2008]
The Impressions – ABC Rarities (1999)
The Impressions – People Get Ready: 21 Greatest Hits (2008)
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