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NAME: Geezie
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The Greatest Producer Of All Time...Rest In Peace

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2 Dope Boys In A Cadillac

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The Purple One

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All Around The World For The Funk

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The Voodoo Child

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

The Makings Of You: Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight and Lauryn Hill


"These are the makings of YOU..."


Curtis Mayfield is probably the most underrated artist in the history of soul music.

His music was poignant and honest....but not as accessible as the Stevie Wonders and Marvin Gayes, which is why his name rarely comes up among the all-time greats. But when it came to vivid urban reflections and piercing social commentary, they all took their cues from Mr. Mayfield. Aside from that, when you break it all down, he was simply an extraordinary writer...

And upon thinking about why I never consistently post in my music blog. I was inspired to post one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded in this history of the earth...

And here are 3 versions to choose from.

Can't go wrong with any of them...

"Almost impossible to do...Describing the makings of you"

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Add a little sugar, honey suckle and...
A great big expression of happiness
Boy, you couldn't miss...
With a dozen roses
Such would astound you
The joy of children laughing around you
These are the makings of you
And it's true, the makings of you

The righteous way to go
Little one would know
Or believe if I told them so
You're second to none
The love of all mankind
Should reflect some sign
Of these words I'm trying to recite
They are close, but not quite
Almost impossible to do
Decribing the makings of you


Curtis Mayfield - "The Makings of You"






Gladys Knight and The Pips - "The Makings of You"


Lauryn Hill - "The Makings Of You"


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