Poetic License: In Poem and Song

by Curtis Mayfield, David Soto (Illustrator)

The pioneering singer, songwriter, and composer compiles more than sixty of his favorite song lyrics in a collection that spans four decades of his career and includes "For Your Precious Love," "Gypsy Woman," and "People Get Ready"

72 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1996

About the author

Curtis Mayfield was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions and composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly. From these works and others, he was highly regarded as a pioneer of funk and of politically conscious African-American music. He was also a multi-instrumentalist who played the guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, and drums.