Best Chicago Soul
Curtis Mayfield was an American soul, funk, and rhythm and blues singer-songwriter who began his career as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the vocal group The Impressions. He transitioned to a highly successful solo career in 1970, releasing records that incorporated strong themes of social just...
Why this score?
Socially conscious soul-funk auteur, Superfly landmark, major influence; commercial fame below top Motown icons.
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Turn Back the Hands of Time is a studio album by American blues and soul singer Tyrone Davis, released in 1970 on Dakar Records. The record is named after its title track, a number-one hit on the US Billboard R&B chart that also reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100. Produced by Carl Davis,...
Why this score?
Classic Chicago soul single anchors a solid album, respected historically but not a major album-canon fixture.
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