Various Artists – The Soul And Songs Of Young Curtis Mayfield: The Spirit Of Chicago 2LP

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

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

Label: Craft Recordings
Released: 2024