Curtis Mayfield’s Super Fly soundtrack actually outperformed the film itself in popularity and cultural impact. Released in 1972, the Super Fly album became one of the few soundtracks to earn more money than the movie it accompanied. #soundtracksoflife #soundtracksonvinyl #vinyloftheday #vinyllover #detroitmusiccenter | Detroit Music Center

Here's another excerpt from our XXL Curtis mayfield tribute. "Superfly" is a Curtis Mayfield classic, the title track from his 1972 soundtrack album for the film of the same name. This arrangement by our "Composer In Residence" Vince Mendoza features singer Ledisi and Mike Scott on guitar, with special guests Will Lee on bass, JT Thomas on drums, and Rhani Krija on percussion. Recorded live in the Kölner Philharmonie together with the WDR Funkhausorchester, conducted by Vince mendoza. You can wa