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Curtis Mayfield?s legacy is enormous. As the main man of The Impressions, he?s recorded some of the finest soul vocal group music of the ?60s; he?s also helped pioneer funk and soul music. Not just a singer, he wrote most of his material during a time when it was not the norm for soul artists. He was among the first to openly speak about African American pride and struggle in his songs. Mayfield was also a key originator of Chicago soul; he?s worked with notable artists including Gene Chandler, Jerry Butler, Major Lance and Billy Butler. Mayfield was a brilliant guitarist, much of which were the high lights of The Impressions? recordings in the ?60s. Mastercuts Presents? Curtis Mayfiled is the definitive collection of his greatest and most endearing songs!