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American singer, songwriter, and record producer (1942-1999)
With the Impressions, and later as a solo artist, one of soul music's greatest singers and most incisive songwriters.
| Born | June 3, 1942 |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Spouse | Altheida |
| Parents | Kenneth Mayfield , Marion Washington |
Top Stories
Sam Gooden, founding member of The Impressions, has died
- Sam Gooden, one of the founding members of the Chicago soul group The Impressions and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died
Videos
Neo-soul harmonies from Durand Jones & The Indications
They might have drawn inspiration from soul legends Curtis Mayfield and Jackie Wilson but Durand Jones & The Indications make music about the world they live in; their latest record "American Love Call" is anything but retro. France 24's Florence Villeminot sat down with front man Durand and drummer and vocalist Aaron Frazer to find out how their musical Sunday school led to great things.
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Albums
Take It to the Streets
1990
Live in Europe
1987
Back to the World
1973
Super Fly [Original Soundtrack]
1972
Greatest Hits
2006
Never Say You Can't Survive/Do It All Night
1999
We Come in Peace/Take It to the Streets
1999
Heartbeat/Something to Believe In
1999
Give It Up: The Best of the Curtom Years 1970-1977
1998
Love, Peace, Understanding
1997
Definitive Collection [Charly]
1996
Groove on Up
1995
Move on Up [Dressed to Kill]
1995
We Come in Peace With a Message of Love
1985
Honesty
1983
Right Combination
1980
Something to Believe In
1980
Heartbeat
1979
Do It All Night
1978
Never Say You Can't Survive
1977
Short Eyes [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
1977
Give, Get, Take and Have
1976
There's No Place Like America Today
1975
Sweet Exorcist
1974
Got to Find a Way
1974
Move on Up [Buddah]
1974
Curtis in Chicago
1973
Curtis Live!
1971