Curtis Mayfield - Roots LP (Orange Vinyl)

Item specifics Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and ... Read moreabout the condition Artist: Curtis Mayfield Speed: 33 RPM Record Label: Curtom records Release Title: Roots Material: Vinyl Edition: First Pressing, First Edition Type: LP Format: Record Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+) Release Year: 1971 Sleeve Grading: Very Good (VG) Style: Roots Record Size: 12" Genre: Soul, Funk, R&B & Soul Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Roots is Curtis Mayfield's visionary album, a landmark creation every bit as compelling and far-reaching in it's musical and extra-musical goals as Marvin Gaye's contemporary What's Goin' On. Opening on the hit "Get Down," the album soars on some of the sweetest and most eloquent - yet driving - soul sounds heard up to that time. - Curtis Mayfield was an American soul, rhythm and blues and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is highly regarded as a pioneer of funk and of politically conscious African-American Music. He was also a multi-instrumentalist who played the guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, and drums. 1 Get Down 2 Keep on Keeping on 3 Underground 4 We Got to Have Peace 5 Beautiful Brother of Mine 6 Now You're Gone 7 Love to Keep You in My Mind Genre: Funk Label: Rhino Size: 12" Format: 33RPM,