Happiness in Modern Music

Many artists of the 20th century are considered to be some of the greatest artists of all time. The music of these artists inspired people in many ways to achieve things they thought were out of reach. One especially influential artist was Curtis Mayfield.
Curtis Mayfield was and R&B soul artist whose songs have inspired many other artists over the years. His work also influenced many politicians. Mayfield wrote songs of love and ones about racial and social equality. He started in a band called the Impressions, but he left them behind to pursue a solo career in 1970. His music both with the Impressions and in his solo career influenced many other artists such as Bob Marley, who lifted lines from Mayfield’s song People Ger Ready to populate his own recording One Love. Mayfield’s song Keep on Pushin’ was a civil rights anthem and a favorite of Martin Luther King Jr. His unique style of music attracted many people and gave them hope for a better tomorrow when times were tough.
Curtis Mayfield was a beautiful song writer whose work inspired a lot of people and fellow artists. The music of the Impressions and Curtis Mayfield will be remembered as ballads of love and racial and social equality for many generations to come.