Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up

"Hush now child."

Album: Curtis [debut album]
Genre: Soul, Chicago Soul, Rhythm & Blues
Recorded: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Release: September 1970
Length: 8:56
Producer: Curtis Mayfield
Vocalist: Curtis Mayfield [age 27]
Label: Curtom Records

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Charts, Streams & Sales

UK [singles]: 1x platinum
Spotify: Over 190 million
YouTube Music: Over 75 million

Instruments

Bass guitar, congas, drums, guitar [Mayfield], piano [Mayfield], saxophone, trombone, trumpet, viola, violin

Details

• Curtom Records was an independent label founded by Curtis Mayfield and, as such, Mayfield had creative control over his music.
• Failed to chart on release but is now considered a classic.
• Any self-titled album is a personal affair, but by calling his debut album 'Curtis', Curtis Mayfield introduced himself to the audience on a first name basis.
  
• Inspired by the uplifting music of The Staple Sisters.

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