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Thread started 07/29/08 1:53pm

Rinluv

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The Makings Of You

Curtis Mayfield's The Makings Of You I think is one of the most beautiful ballads ever written. I rediscoverd it, and now I listen to it non stop. It really is a great song. I dig the strings and the horns with the singing melody.
It has that romantic feel. It's one of his best in my opinion. Mayfield is a
wonderful songwriter. And he will never be forgotten. He has some classics from the 70's that will live on forever. Pusherman, Superfly ect. The Makings Of You
is up there as well; I love this song. What is yall's take on this song?
Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U.
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Reply #1 posted 07/29/08 3:33pm

daPrettyman

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I love this song. I think it is so romantic. I love Gladys' version also.
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Reply #2 posted 07/29/08 4:56pm

Nick715

Monica sampled this, unfortunately the song wasn't a hit. I liked it though.

"Dozen Roses"

http://www.youtube.com/wa...YYI4YjXeVY
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Reply #3 posted 07/29/08 6:00pm

Rinluv

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Nick715 said:

Monica sampled this, unfortunately the song wasn't a hit. I liked it though.

"Dozen Roses"

http://www.youtube.com/wa...YYI4YjXeVY

I kinda dug it too. Though I kinda wish her message was change into something a little more sencere. Instead of singing about shoes or whatever. But I like the arragment non the less.
Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U.
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Reply #4 posted 07/29/08 6:02pm

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I agree...from one of his best albums too.
SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
nammie "What BGZ says I believe. I have the biggest crush on him."
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Reply #5 posted 07/29/08 9:48pm

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One of my favorites from both Curtis and Gladys! I also love Aretha's version from the Curtis tribute album...





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Reply #6 posted 07/29/08 9:51pm

Stymie

Gladys' version is my favorite.
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Reply #7 posted 07/29/08 10:40pm

Krytonite

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Curtis Mayfield


Curtis Mayfield Demo


Aretha Franklin


Gladys Knight
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Reply #8 posted 07/30/08 2:06am

woogiebear

THIS IS MY FAAAAAVORITE ONE!!!!!
cool cool cool cool
GO GLADYS!!!!!



Gladys Knight
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Reply #9 posted 07/30/08 12:50pm

Rinluv

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Krytonite said:

Curtis Mayfield


Curtis Mayfield Demo


Aretha Franklin


Gladys Knight

Thanks for putting it up. I had trouble embeding it.
Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U.
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Reply #10 posted 07/30/08 12:52pm

thekidsgirl

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Beautiful song mushy
If you will, so will I
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Reply #11 posted 07/30/08 1:24pm

Cinnie

oh yeah Gladys! I think I actually heard her version first.
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Reply #12 posted 07/30/08 2:09pm

magnificentsyn
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i remember when i first bought this ablum and brought it home for a listen. it was like having the sun shine in my living room. sun
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Reply #13 posted 07/30/08 2:43pm

SPYZFAN1

Classic. I love the live version from "CURTIS LIVE!" where it's just him and the guitar. You can barely hear the band because it's so laid back. One of his best.
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Reply #14 posted 07/30/08 3:55pm

DirtyChris

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great song

I think my favorite
from that album is
"Other Side Of Town"

so haunting
I LOVE IT!
"be who you are and say what you feel
because those who mind don't matter
and those who matter don't mind."
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Reply #15 posted 07/30/08 4:02pm

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Beautiful song that really sets the mood smile.

Gladys' voice is lovely and hers is the version I listen to the most. The whole "Claudine" soundtrack is tight tho.
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Reply #16 posted 07/30/08 6:12pm

IsNoShore

daPrettyman said:

I love this song. I think it is so romantic. I love Gladys' version also.




I agree with you on Gladys' version. She can sang! She will blow most of today's "singers" away.
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Reply #17 posted 07/30/08 6:13pm

IsNoShore

daPrettyman said:

I love this song. I think it is so romantic. I love Gladys' version also.




I agree with you on Gladys' version. She can sang! She will blow most of today's "singers" away.
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