Music For Monday: Curtis Mayfield, ‘Freddie’s Dead’ (1973)

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'That's what I said...' ('Freddie's Dead,' Curtis Mayfield, 1973)

‘That’s what I said…’ (‘Freddie’s Dead,’ Curtis Mayfield, 1973)

One of my favorite artists (of all-time, not just the 70s), Curtis Mayfield, can be found in the clip below performing “Freddie’s Dead” circa 1973.

“Freddie’s Dead” appears on the Superfly soundtrack and was released as a single (July 1972) before the film’s release. The tune reached #4 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” singles chart and was nominated for a Grammy Award. Take special notice of Mayfield’s skillful band. So sublime.

Curtis Mayfield: ‘Freddie’s Dead,’ 1973

Previously on Music for Monday: The Damned, ‘Love Song’ (1979)

More Curtis Mayfield at Bionic Disco: Curtis Mayfield ‘Superfly’ (’73)

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