The first Impression song on ABC it reached #2 on the R&B charts and #20 on the POP charts. Not 100% sure, but the record was probably recorded in 1960.
My Aunt would give me a nickle and tell me to put it in the juke box and play this song. It was her favorite. Not many people liked her, most people were afraid of her but she was good to me. I would play it over and over for her. She had only beer in the fridge. A juke box in the living room. She carried a pistol and kept a rifle in her truck. I don't think I ever saw her smile. She was tall, beautiful chocolate skin with jet black hair down her back. I miss my Aunt Baby.
This is a great tune, I just bought there Ultimate Collection and if you like Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler its a good album. In fact can anyone comment on jerry butler, i had no idea that he was the original lead or did Curtis Mayfield and Butler sing together any comments please
@Homesickblues1983 Jerry and Curtis were friends from church and childhood. Both joined The Roosters together, a group that had Sam Gooden, and Richard and Arthur Brooks as members. The group became The Impressions, but the big hit "For Your Precious Love" had Jerry Butler as the lead singer, and the label erroneously had his name featured as Jerry Butler & the Impressions. I can only imagine that it made the Brooks' angry. Jerry went solo, and the Brooks' left 2 years later. Fred Cash joined.
@Homesickblues1983 The trio of Mayfield, Gooden, and Cash continued throughout the 60's until Curtis started a solo career. They were one of the first, if not the first, black group to produce songs of social change like: Keep On Pushin', We're a Winner, Amen, People Get Ready, and more!
This year, this song will turn 50 years old! The eeriness of the song's beginning, the bass as it fades into silence. This is truly a classic in every sense of the word. It doesn't really seem to matter who does the song, we've all been that captain staring into that campfire light. Every woman has been that Gypsy Woman!
@GuitarristA1quimista Yeah Curtis Mayfield used to be in the group The Impressions and this is him singing on this version of the song I'm pretty sure. =D
@GuitarristA1quimista with "some duwap group?" The Impressions are in the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame and heavily influenced and had greatly influenced the creation of reggae music.
One of my all-time favorites and it pains me some to realize that other versions (some pretty weak except for Brian Hylands) get many more views. I picked- up The Impressions Best of and I couldn't put it down and my world was changed by I'm so Proud, Sad Sad Girl & Boy, Minstrel and Queen, The one who really loves you, and so many more. What an outstanding writer and singer as well as the tenor and bass... A perfect timeless trio. If anyone knows what record Sister Love is on..let me know.
Why do people pretend that redoing a song is equal to writing and creating a record from nothing? That's what Curtis Mayfield did here. Seven years later, having heard and obviously admiring the song,,Brian Hyland copies it to a slightly updated arrangement and we judge them on equal terms? Even you can sing a song you've heard on the radio.Try creating music from a blank canvas.
it's funny, this was 1 of my dad's all-time faves, and as a child, i didn't care too much for it. but NOW, i realize what a beautiful song it really is.
This is such a wonderful song and Curtis' vocals are wonderful. Curtis' songwriting is legendary and this song was one of the first to showcase it. Timeless classic!
Curtis may be up there singing "Never Let Me Go," but thank's to Curtis, and other great one's, Doo-Wop will alway's be the greatest sounding music to one's ear.
Beautiful song. In the television series "The Wire," this is the last thing Donnie and Omar listen to, before stepping into a mortal ambush. What a frightening contrast.
@littlenaitch2 aren't the recording artists lucky that we all have different likes and dislikes in music. would be bad for them if we all bought our music from only one artist.
@headredbone There are some exceptions. And as far as I'm concerned Curtis Mayfield is one of them. I have yet to hear any one of his great compositions to be out done by anyone else.
Even though this is not a million seller, it has been recorded by almost 60 different artists and groups; not the least of which are Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, Brian
Hyland, Jay and the Americans, Carlos Santana, Kim Wilson, the Persuasions, and a host of others. God bless everyone of you!
yep yall got this one right- the last comment was 7 months THAT JUST PROVES HOW PATHETIC CORPORATE ROBOT CRAP PERMEATES OUR AIR WAVES- YEAH WE REALLY NEED TO HEAR F--ING "LOVE ME TENDER ANOTHER 500 TIMES! HEY--BIG 3 RADIO CORPS SHOVE YOUR PLAY LISTS UP YOUR PISS HOLE/S-- YOU WOULD NEVER SUCH A TINY LIST UP YOUR ASSE'S
The picture is a little misleading in that the Impressions still had five guys when they recorded this. By the way, Hendrix did a great version of this that I believe wasn't released until years after his death.
remind me of a time when my mom and dad would have parties and endless tunes like this. love u mom and dad.
ro7477 2 months ago 2
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
MariaRossiTV 4 months ago in playlist HALLOWEEN CLASSIC TUNES!
Many versions of this beautiful song but this original always stays in my heart
mello60ful 7 months ago 2
His voice has so much soul.
thepoopie2 7 months ago
The first Impression song on ABC it reached #2 on the R&B charts and #20 on the POP charts. Not 100% sure, but the record was probably recorded in 1960.
billduncan411 7 months ago
My fathers favorite song R.I.P. Ronald Morris i love you beyond Words
blesshim1st 7 months ago
I like the feel of the persuasions version better but I prefer the chorus on this version, never the less a great song.
SuperiorNizzle 8 months ago
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mollysangelique 8 months ago
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mollysangelique 8 months ago
Omar from the wire listenin to this with Donny Andrews scopin out Monks apt....
305chucko 10 months ago
@305chucko Landsman sung this in season 1 of The Wire as well.
charlestonchewy 8 months ago
My Aunt would give me a nickle and tell me to put it in the juke box and play this song. It was her favorite. Not many people liked her, most people were afraid of her but she was good to me. I would play it over and over for her. She had only beer in the fridge. A juke box in the living room. She carried a pistol and kept a rifle in her truck. I don't think I ever saw her smile. She was tall, beautiful chocolate skin with jet black hair down her back. I miss my Aunt Baby.
elvirap 10 months ago 18
@elvirap - wonderful song - music is magic that moves time and space and brings us back to a memory :)
laineykat 9 months ago
@elvirap I think I miss your Aunt Baby as well.
fmurphy55 7 months ago
I remember the guys in the neighborhood singing this on the corner. Great, great musical talent and not given the credit he deserved. A real genius.
cdjblue1952 10 months ago
Curtis Live! version owns.
TQCKyle 10 months ago
Curtis Mayfield Super soul at its finest singer song writer left infinite memories
pisamojo 11 months ago 2
This is a great tune, I just bought there Ultimate Collection and if you like Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler its a good album. In fact can anyone comment on jerry butler, i had no idea that he was the original lead or did Curtis Mayfield and Butler sing together any comments please
Homesickblues1983 11 months ago
@Homesickblues1983 Jerry and Curtis were friends from church and childhood. Both joined The Roosters together, a group that had Sam Gooden, and Richard and Arthur Brooks as members. The group became The Impressions, but the big hit "For Your Precious Love" had Jerry Butler as the lead singer, and the label erroneously had his name featured as Jerry Butler & the Impressions. I can only imagine that it made the Brooks' angry. Jerry went solo, and the Brooks' left 2 years later. Fred Cash joined.
hollidayevery 6 months ago
@Homesickblues1983 The trio of Mayfield, Gooden, and Cash continued throughout the 60's until Curtis started a solo career. They were one of the first, if not the first, black group to produce songs of social change like: Keep On Pushin', We're a Winner, Amen, People Get Ready, and more!
hollidayevery 6 months ago
This year, this song will turn 50 years old! The eeriness of the song's beginning, the bass as it fades into silence. This is truly a classic in every sense of the word. It doesn't really seem to matter who does the song, we've all been that captain staring into that campfire light. Every woman has been that Gypsy Woman!
waaziz2008 1 year ago 3
My mommy said boy how many times are going to play that. I said mom I can't help it.
mygeechie 1 year ago
This version came out in the sixties and that is definitely Curtis Mayfield singing lead in this version. I bought it when it first came out.
MrBonessd 1 year ago 2
One of those men looked like Harry Belafonte.
sheltv100 1 year ago
Magnificent!
jlaws63 1 year ago
cold. colder tha curt? no one is.
coldboy0024 1 year ago
just curious... I know Brian Hyland has a version... i heard one of mayfield... is this mayfield though? with some duwap group?
GuitarristA1quimista 1 year ago
@GuitarristA1quimista Yeah Curtis Mayfield used to be in the group The Impressions and this is him singing on this version of the song I'm pretty sure. =D
jade265 1 year ago
@jade265 Curtis Mayfield was definitely with the group at the time of this big hit (in late 1961). Mayfield didn't leave the group until around 1970.
vandywilliam 1 year ago
@GuitarristA1quimista with "some duwap group?" The Impressions are in the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame and heavily influenced and had greatly influenced the creation of reggae music.
luvureally 1 year ago
One of my all-time favorites and it pains me some to realize that other versions (some pretty weak except for Brian Hylands) get many more views. I picked- up The Impressions Best of and I couldn't put it down and my world was changed by I'm so Proud, Sad Sad Girl & Boy, Minstrel and Queen, The one who really loves you, and so many more. What an outstanding writer and singer as well as the tenor and bass... A perfect timeless trio. If anyone knows what record Sister Love is on..let me know.
11xzxzxz 1 year ago
This has been one of my favorites since it came out in the 60s.I play it at least onve a week.
By the way I am an 81 year old WHITE male
evdon2 1 year ago 4
Why do people pretend that redoing a song is equal to writing and creating a record from nothing? That's what Curtis Mayfield did here. Seven years later, having heard and obviously admiring the song,,Brian Hyland copies it to a slightly updated arrangement and we judge them on equal terms? Even you can sing a song you've heard on the radio.Try creating music from a blank canvas.
emmettk 1 year ago
I have found it!! The original 1963 recording. Was kinda hard to find without the artist in the title, but thanks much for posting it.
emmettk 1 year ago
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emmettk 1 year ago
it's funny, this was 1 of my dad's all-time faves, and as a child, i didn't care too much for it. but NOW, i realize what a beautiful song it really is.
jimy0803 1 year ago
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This is my first time hearing this song im from the younger generation with an old soul so they have told me..... I like this....
FlawlessLyve 1 year ago
This is my first time hearing this song im from the younger generation with an old soul so they have told me..... I like this....
FlawlessLyve 1 year ago
This is such a wonderful song and Curtis' vocals are wonderful. Curtis' songwriting is legendary and this song was one of the first to showcase it. Timeless classic!
Soulman785 1 year ago
i loved this song too! yeah!
LilBlkAznBeauty 1 year ago
Curtis may be up there singing "Never Let Me Go," but thank's to Curtis, and other great one's, Doo-Wop will alway's be the greatest sounding music to one's ear.
stripemister 1 year ago
Going back. I gotta show my stripe's.
MrGoldfangaz49 1 year ago
Classic!!!!!!
Mj4Eternity58 1 year ago
Man! This takes my back to the high school days. Snuk into the Cuban Hall Patio club to see them along and Jerry Butler.
TheVNam6869 1 year ago
brians huh~ Curtis wrote it~ and no one absloutely noone has owned it~``
TALBROZMAN 1 year ago 5
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phoniel 1 year ago
Beautiful song. In the television series "The Wire," this is the last thing Donnie and Omar listen to, before stepping into a mortal ambush. What a frightening contrast.
phoniel 1 year ago 2
@phoniel Oh, yeah! That's how old school gangsters used to do things.
Nowadays, I imagine these kiddie gangsters listen to garbage rap and can't even hit the side of a barn.
danielhiryu 1 year ago
@phoniel I remember that!!! Wow!!! :o brutal scene
victornewman06 1 year ago
a great song...
ImhotepRamses 1 year ago
Yeah baby the Old Rooster's from Chicago, Mayfield, Butler, Cash & Gooden, may the live long in our hearts.
Sybenett 1 year ago
An amazing, intense, beautiful and creative song. Love it!
Pentax645 1 year ago
Love this tune, R.I.P. Curtis.
razorSE15 1 year ago
I can't get enough of that haunting intro!
AmberFox01 1 year ago
This version is CLASSIC. so smooth!
scarlet4375 1 year ago
Grew up on Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, including Jerry Butler. Great song!
1mamabmc 1 year ago 2
timeless classic this version anyway :)
Mj4Eternity58 1 year ago
Timeless Classic!
lovejangie1 1 year ago
Una de las mejores canciones de la historia.Aqui volvieron a conseguir la perfeccion.
estosiesmusica 1 year ago
All those who like Brian Hyand's version, should listen to this and then decide.
TheJackieo2006 1 year ago
@TheJackieo2006 yes, I've been debating which one was better for many years. This one probably is actually better though.
89grand 1 year ago 5
@TheJackieo2006 i did listen. this is good but i like bryans more so. better music.
headredbone 1 year ago
@headredbone Better music? Who are you kidding? Nobody does Curtis better than Curtis. Especially Brian Hyland!
littlenaitch2 11 months ago 4
@littlenaitch2 aren't the recording artists lucky that we all have different likes and dislikes in music. would be bad for them if we all bought our music from only one artist.
headredbone 11 months ago
@headredbone There are some exceptions. And as far as I'm concerned Curtis Mayfield is one of them. I have yet to hear any one of his great compositions to be out done by anyone else.
littlenaitch2 11 months ago 10
@littlenaitch2 i am so sorry that your musical listening habits seem to be limited.
headredbone 11 months ago
@headredbone You are right. I don't listen to just anything you throw at me.
littlenaitch2 11 months ago 3
Thank you for posting this beautiful song
my friend jolien.
jolien58 1 year ago
a classic before its time back in 1961.
mrsam2009 1 year ago
Curtis Mayfield, immortal and the talented Johnny Pate made Curtis' songs take flight. What a combination... Timeless...
Worf
TheWorfster 1 year ago
this the jam--I have gotten so much trim because of this song its unreal......good ol oldies doesnt get any better than this one.....
"How I like to hold her near"---
Big55Mike 1 year ago 2
@Big55Mike I can imagine bruh!
flatbushflash 1 year ago
Oh for the good old days !!! Thank you for your wonderful reply.
hapzap13 1 year ago
MUSIC !!!!!!!!!
hapzap13 1 year ago
@hapzap13 I agree. It doesn't get much better than this.
PMann9321 1 year ago
thank you so much for posting this classic and many blessings to you I need to hear this to let me take a walk back in time.
s2nimble 1 year ago
Truly a classic... thanks to Curtis and the Impressions..
mickmaag 1 year ago
Santana covered this song because he considers Curtis Mayfield a lyrical genuis.
GARYT1956 1 year ago
I prefer Santana's cover
JCReaP 1 year ago
You are missed but never forgotten - beautiful lyrics and singing
phunkedupphoenix 1 year ago
Even though this is not a million seller, it has been recorded by almost 60 different artists and groups; not the least of which are Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, Brian
Hyland, Jay and the Americans, Carlos Santana, Kim Wilson, the Persuasions, and a host of others. God bless everyone of you!
waaziz2008 1 year ago
yep yall got this one right- the last comment was 7 months THAT JUST PROVES HOW PATHETIC CORPORATE ROBOT CRAP PERMEATES OUR AIR WAVES- YEAH WE REALLY NEED TO HEAR F--ING "LOVE ME TENDER ANOTHER 500 TIMES! HEY--BIG 3 RADIO CORPS SHOVE YOUR PLAY LISTS UP YOUR PISS HOLE/S-- YOU WOULD NEVER SUCH A TINY LIST UP YOUR ASSE'S
harpozzz 1 year ago
What A Classic ! Thx !
master4444t 1 year ago
Mayfield needs to be inducted into the HOF for a 3rd time.
jimithingjames 1 year ago
@jimithingjames AMEN TO GOD.
SB7771 1 year ago
Great video and it sounds wonderful. Love this classic. Thank you!
SumrBrezze 1 year ago
AwesomE!. So glad u posted this song.
valleart 1 year ago
this the song so get ready for the groove that keep this song in your head cause it keep poping up just wait for it lol
maewest123atl 1 year ago
The picture is a little misleading in that the Impressions still had five guys when they recorded this. By the way, Hendrix did a great version of this that I believe wasn't released until years after his death.
tinyceleste 2 years ago
Gosh how I loved to watch Sam, he had a nice smile when he sang. Curtis' was the talent behind he group.
Polly1942 2 years ago
The impressions certainly had it goin on back then. Keep the memories alive; good job
noodleandpeas 2 years ago
@noodleandpeas Yes They Did ! A Superb Group !
master4444t 1 year ago
One of my all-time favorites! What an exceptional collection you displayed. I'm deeply envious!
Elric33239 2 years ago 10
A TRUE CLASSIC
nilevalley777 2 years ago 19