Keep on Keeping On: Curtis Mayfield Studio Albums 1970-1974

Keep on Keeping On: Curtis Mayfield Studio Albums 1970-1974

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This collection includes newly remastered versions of his first four studio albums: Curtis (1970), Roots (1971), Back to the World (1973) and Sweet Exorcist (1974).<div>-</div>His debut album, <em>Curtis</em> reached the Billboard Pop Albums Chart Top 20 and was certified gold. It features “(Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below, We’re All Going To Go,” a hit in the U.S., and “Move On Up,” which charted in the U.K. <div>-</div><div>Mayfield returned in 1971 with <em>Roots</em>. His second solo album peaked at #6 on the R&B Albums chart thanks to memorable tracks like “Get Down,” “Beautiful Brother Of Mine” and “We Got To Have Peace.” This new collection, KEEP ON KEEPING ON, is named for a song on that album.  </div><div>-</div><div>Following the enormous success of his Super Fly soundtrack in 1972, Mayfield released his third solo record, <em>Back to the World</em> in 1973. It topped the R&B Albums chart and introduced fans to great tracks like “Future Shock,” “Can’t Say Nothin’” and “If I Were Only A Child Again.” </div><div>-<br />The final album in this new set is <em>Sweet Exorcist</em> (1974), which reached #2 on the Top R&B Albums chart. It produced two singles, the title track and “Kung Fu.”</div>