Sam Gooden, Founding Member of Soul Legends the Impressions, Dead at 87
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Longest-serving member of Rock Hall-inducted act appeared on R&B classics like "For Your Precious Love" and "People Get Ready"
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Curtis Mayfield’s ‘Super Fly’ Soundtrack: 10 Things You Didn’t Know
Posted in: Music FeaturesFrom the real-life events that inspired the songs to why Mayfield described the film as a "cocaine infomercial," learn the backstory of the songwriter's blaxploitation-era triumph
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Mary J. Blige Was Worried About the Sophomore Jinx. Then She Put Out ‘My Life’
Posted in: Music FeaturesProducer Chucky Thompson looks back on the making of Blige's second album, which is celebrated in a new documentary released on Friday
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Mary J. Blige’s ‘My Life’ Documentary: 8 Things We Learned
Posted in: Music FeaturesFrom battling depression during recording to loving Roy Ayers, here's what we learned from a new film focused on Blige's classic second album
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Kem Couldn’t Leave R&B Behind
Posted in: Music FeaturesLove Always Wins, out Friday, marks the veteran's first album in six years
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Song You Need To Know: Willie Scott & The Birmingham Spirituals, ‘Keep Your Faith To The Sky’
Posted in: Music FeaturesA gem (among many) from a fantastic new compilation of ‘70s spiritual soul.
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Lionel Richie to Produce Curtis Mayfield Biopic
Posted in: Music News"It's an honor for me to bring the life of one of my idols and friend to the screen," singer says after acquiring 'Superfly' legend's rights
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Paul Weller: 5 Great Curtis Mayfield Productions
Posted in: Music ListsThe former Jam frontman dissects Mayfield's genius as a songwriter and producer
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Great New Music Books: Johnny Marr, Curtis Mayfield, Dylan’s ‘Judas’ Era
Posted in: Music NewsSmiths guitarist goes deep, R&B icon's son surveys father's life and noted Dylanologist spotlights infamous electric transition
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Read Excerpt From Curtis Mayfield Bio Detailing Tragic Accident
Posted in: Music News'Traveling Soul: The Life of Curtis Mayfield,' co-written by son Todd, delves into singer's celebrated life and devastating, paralyzing accident
