The Impressions were an American soul group from Chicago that launched the careers of Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield, and Leroy Hutson. Formed in 1958, the Impressions cut five local Butler-led singles. Mayfield emerged as a singer, songwriter, and arranger on their 1961–65 hits “Gypsy Woman,” “It’s All Right,” “Keep On Pushing,” and “People Get Ready.” […]
Leroy Hutson (born June 4, 1945) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer from Newark, N.J., who emerged as the third frontman of Chicago soulsters The Impressions, which he joined in 1971 as Curtis Mayfield‘s replacement. As a solo artist, Hutson released seven albums on Mayfield’s Curtom label between 1973 and 1979, followed by […]
Hutson is the third album buy American R&B musician Leroy Hutson, released in 1975 on Curtom. Tracklist: A1. “All Because of You” (7:03) A2. “I Bless the Day” (4:45) A3. “It’s Different” (4:42) B1. “Cool Out” (3:00) B2. “Lucky Fellow” (5:02) B3. “Can’t Stay Away” (6:33) B4. “So Much Love” (3:19) Credits: Leroy Hutson — […]
Love Oh Love is the debut solo album by American soul-funk musician Leroy Hutson, released in 1973 on Curtom Records. Tracklist: A1. “So in Love With You” (2:58) A2. “Love Oh Love” (3:48) A3. “When You Smile” (4:21) A4. “Getting it On (Theme for the “Jay Johnson Affair”)” (3:59) B1. “Time Brings on a Change” […]
Linda is the debut album by American R&B vocalist Linda Clifford, released in 1977 on Curtom Records. Tracklist: A1. “From Now On” (5:10) A2. “Be Tender With My Love” (3:52) A3. “You Can Do It” (4:11) A4. “You Gotta Tell Her” (3:37) A5. “One Thing on My Mind” (3:50) B1. “Tonight’s the Night” (4:07) B2. […]
Roots is the second solo album by Chicago soul/funk musician/vocalist Curtis Mayfield, released in 1971 on Curtom. Tracklist: A1. “Get Down” (5:45) A2. “Keep On Keeping On” (5:08) A3. “Underground” (5:15) A4. “We Got to Have Peace” (4:44) B1. “Beautiful Brother of Mine” (7:23) B2. “Now You’re Gone” (6:50) B3. “Love to Keep You in My […]
