With the fact that both Jessie James on shirley and the Arcades on triad are complete rip offs of Curtis Mayfield I'm the one who loves you.Do you think he was totally unaware of these recordings? Any thoughts on this. Chris. 

I have a feeling Curtis never heard of either 45. Triad was based in El Cerrito, California and besides KSOL (San Francisco) playing "The Soul P.W.', I can't find it getting airplay anywhere and it didn't get  reviewed in any of the trade papers. The Jessie James 45 was a flop- no mention in the trades and no signs of airplay.  

      On the other hand, it's possible he knew of both and had them pulled off the market. 

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50 minutes ago, The Yank said:

I have a feeling Curtis never heard of either 45. Triad was based in El Cerrito, California and besides KSOL (San Francisco) playing "The Soul P.W.', I can't find it getting airplay anywhere and it didn't get  reviewed in any of the trade papers. The Jessie James 45 was a flop- no mention in the trades and no signs of airplay.  

      On the other hand, it's possible he knew of both and had them pulled off the market. 

Thanks for the reply,i also see similarities between The Devotions Do do de dop and Curtis's Little young lover. 

Everytime I hear Willie Tee's "Teasin' You", I think of the Impressions' " It's All Right". 

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The music business was and is a murky business.  Dave Hamilton had no idea about Monique and her use of his backing.  highly likely its the same for Curtis, he probably had other projects taking up his time.

Don't forget that Curtis Mayfield did it himself with "You've been cheatin" and had to give Motown some of the publishing. Happened all the time and is still happening with the current Ed Sheeran court case.

There's a major Lance tune that's really similar to all three, can never recall the title, probably Curtis penned anyway. 

39 minutes ago, Graham Anthony said:

Don't forget that Curtis Mayfield did it himself with "You've been cheatin" and had to give Motown some of the publishing. Happened all the time and is still happening with the current Ed Sheeran court case.

I never knew that Graham,good to hear from you,hope you are well. Chris.

5 hours ago, Graham Anthony said:

Don't forget that Curtis Mayfield did it himself with "You've been cheatin" and had to give Motown some of the publishing. Happened all the time and is still happening with the current Ed Sheeran court case.

       I bet you're thinking of "Can't Satisfy" which is basically  The Isley Brothers' "This Old Heart Of Mine" slowed down- 

 

Yep! Sorry got the wrong side