The praises for Curtis Mayfield’s music could be sung for a lifetime and it still wouldn’t be enough. He is without question one of the most incredible singer/song writers of any time. Hen wrote music with meaning and passion that few ever really practice. Curtis had already penned a lot of music during the civil rights movements of the 60s while with the Impressions. In 1970 when he embarked on his solo career, this practice did not stop. The tracks “(Don’t Worry) If There’s Hell Below We’re All Gonna Go” and “Move On Up” were the singles from his self-titled debut album, however, it was this track that always stood out to me? I wasn’t fortunate enough to grow up in the 60s and 70s, which is where my musical tastes seem to linger 90% of the time. However, the years later when I picked up the album for the first time, I kept replaying this song over and over and over. Like much of Curtis’ music it was haunting, a chilling introspect into the mind of a man who pleaded with people instead of instruction. Curtis had a way of pulling at your heart strings, he spoke with truth and honesty. He music blended seamlessly with his words, creating wholesome songs that will be just as important 500 years from now as it was when they were penned. If we make it that long……