Various Artists -The Soul And Songs Of Young Curtis Mayfield: The Spirit Of Chicago (BFRSD24)

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