A better than average tribute to a departed Master

I was concerned when I first bought this album. Curtis Mayfield provided the soundtrack for my life. I follwed him through all the phases of his career, from his "Minstrel" phase, through his "Civil Rights" period, his social consciouness/radical period and finally his "love groove" phase. All of those periods are represented here save the "Superfly" soundtrack. Why no one tackled those tunes is unknown to me, probably publishing rights squabbles.

Most of the works here are good if not great. Highlights for me are BB King's "The Woman's Got Soul", Aretha's, "The Making's of You", Phil Collin's haunting and soulful "Keep on Trying" and lastly Stevie Wonder's joyouns "I'm the one that Loves You". No slouches on this album. From Springsteen to Lenny Kravitz they're here and they represent. Almost a "must have".

Curtis is the Man

Great CD... I picked up this CD as a 3 number (there was two other CD's that I bought that day - I can't remember what they were)but this is the CD that I have worn out. If you are into the evolution of music this is a good text book.... Curtis did not get his just due when he died this man help make music what it is today both R&B and Rock. The artist on this CD is great and Curtis's remake of his own classic is awesome. Buy this it should be in everyone collection.

A mixed bag

A variety of artists interpret the tunes of Curtis Mayfield. There is much to admire here, but some big disappointments as well. Nothing from the "Superfly" soundtrack is included. For my taste, there are too many slick, poppy productions from the likes of Whitney Houston, Elton John, Steve Winwood, and Phil Collins. On the other, Lenny Kravitz, BB King, and Bruce Springsteen are terrific.