Superfly

Superfly Artist: Curtis Mayfield
Label: Charly
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2
EAN: 4017692336320
ASIN: B0000243RZ


Release Date: 1998-11-01

Superfly


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Tracks:

  1. Little Child Runnin' Wild
  2. Pusherman
  3. Freddie's Dead
  4. Junkie Chase [Instrumental]
  5. Give Me Your Love (Love Song)
  6. Eddie You Should Know Better
  7. No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song)
  8. Think [Instrumental]
  9. Superfly

Tracks:

  1. Ghetto Child [Demo Version of Little Child Runnin' Wild]
  2. Pusherman [Alternate Mix With Horns]
  3. Freddie's Dead [Instrumental Version]
  4. Junkie Chase [Full-Length Version][Instrumental]
  5. Militant March [From "Score"]
  6. Eddie You Should Know Better [Instrumental Version]
  7. No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song) [Instrumental Version]
  8. Superfly [Single Mix]
  9. Freddie's Dead [Single Mix]
  10. Radio Spot #1
  11. Underground [Demo Version]
  12. Check Out Your Mind [Instrumental Studio Jam]
  13. Radio Spot #2

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Amazon.com

The term "classic" is tossed about a lot these days, and when it's being used to describe everything from Coke to a Janet Jackson CD, the term is shady. But take my word that the 1972 soundtrack to the blaxploitation film <I>Superfly</I> is a true classic. Why? Because 25 years after its release, the songs still ring true and sound fresh. A morality tale set to funky grooves and plaintive vocals, <I>Superfly</I> is the zenith of Mayfield's socially aware songwriting, recounting the highs and lows of the thug life and the no-win ghetto game of hustling. It's hard to believe, but a doom-filled ode to screwing up ("Freddie's Dead") was actually a big hit during the Nixon years. Truth be told, the record sounds as good, if not better today and should be in everyone's collection. --Amy Linden

Album Description

The classic original 'Superfly' album coupled with a bonus CD featuring 13 unissued alternate versions & additional tracks, including 'Pusherman', a demo of 'Little Child Runnin' Wild' and an instrumental of 'Freddie's Dead'. NOTE:contains all but one of the tracks from Rhino's 1997 '25th Anniversary Edition' of 'Superfly' (the interview with Mayfield). Double slimline jewel case within a full color slipcase cover. 1998 Charly release. NOTE: slightly different packaging than Rhino's release.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Silver Anniversary Release Worth Its Weight In Gold.......2007-03-10

Take the boxed sets out of the equation and I don't know of a better deluxe edition that is on the market. From the packaging, booklet and additional tracks, including Curtis Mayfield discussing Superfly and songwriting, this is what a reissue is all about.

The unique jacket opens to a movie still, which neatly houses the two CDs and booklet. The booklet itself is highly informative, with an explanation on how the additional tracks were found, song lyrics and a lengthy essay concerning the music and its (mis)use in the movie.

The first CD has the original nine tracks issued on the album and the single mixes of one of my favorite songs ever, Freddie's Dead & Superfly. The second CD is a treasure chest of demos and instrumental versions of songs, including an alternate mix of Pusherman and the full-length cut of Junkie Chase.

A pair of Curtis Mayfield radio spots and the interview - which ends the disc - are absolute gems.

If there is only one CD set that you are going to purchase this year, you can't go wrong with this silver anniversary edition of Superfly.

5 out of 5 stars The soundtrack that keeps giving year after year.......2007-01-14

This is by far the best movie soundtrack ever made. Curtis Mayfield was a god send. If you do not own it your missing out on a great piece of musical history. This edition has the conversation with Curtis Mayfield and if you listen to it, you may learn something.

5 out of 5 stars Rockets and Planes .......2006-11-27

Just Listen and keep an open mind. The bass lines seem to be the crux of Mr. Mayfields writing. It's true...anybody who heard these songs back in the 70's will be astounded by the timiliness of the songs...We can deal with Rockets and Planes but reality...what does it mean.....
Goes to show that Mr. Mayfield was right on and his words ring true even today.

5 out of 5 stars A Terrific Album.......2005-12-07

This album is a true classic. Curtis Mayfieldis a musical genius. This soundtrack is a great compilation of songs that were included in the movie. If you are a fan of funk music and you do not have this album in your collection, go buy it, even if it is used, buy it. It is so good, you will not be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars Essential Recording.......2005-11-26

No serious music fan can be without some version of _Superfly_, it's really that simple... I agree with some reviewers here that the second disc in the 25th Annniv. edition isn't all essential material. The one truly essential item on the second disc is "The Underground" (demo). It's insanely great - one of the best, most soulful grooves I've ever heard. A gift from the gods. Finding it is a little like having, say, "Penny Lane" turn up for the first time on one of the Beatles _Anthology_ records.
So... if you are a Curtis M. fan you *have* to have this track.

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