A rainbow of cards on the table...
204. Impressions "Choice Of Colors"
For years Curtis Mayfield like many R&B artists, had been putting carefully cloaked messages about the civil rights movement in his songs for years. By 1968, with "This Is My Country" and especially this song right here, Mayfield decided to stop beating around the bush and simply say what was on his mind.
The result was not rage or fear, but a simple plea for understanding and honest dialogue. The honesty was a breath of truly fresh air, especially when delivered in Curtis' plaintive but strong voice and backed with his beautiful melody. Like few other artists of his time, Mayfield managed to acknowledge confusion and anger but always see hope, and that's why he still resonates so much today.
For years Curtis Mayfield like many R&B artists, had been putting carefully cloaked messages about the civil rights movement in his songs for years. By 1968, with "This Is My Country" and especially this song right here, Mayfield decided to stop beating around the bush and simply say what was on his mind.
The result was not rage or fear, but a simple plea for understanding and honest dialogue. The honesty was a breath of truly fresh air, especially when delivered in Curtis' plaintive but strong voice and backed with his beautiful melody. Like few other artists of his time, Mayfield managed to acknowledge confusion and anger but always see hope, and that's why he still resonates so much today.
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