Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of Curtis Mayfield’s 13th Studio Album “Short Eyes” Originally Released on September 1, 1977.
“Short Eyes” is a studio album by Curtis Mayfield released in 1977 on Curtom Records.
“Short Eyes” is the studio soundtrack to Robert M. Young's 1977 film “Short Eyes” which was based upon the play of the same name by Miguel Piñero.
The "Short Eyes" soundtrack reached #59 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's charts.
"Do Do Wap is Strong in Here" reached #29 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart. This was the sole single released from the album soundtrack.
The film's soundtrack is notable for its funky material, and Curtis Mayfield also makes an appearance in the film, performing the opening number: "Do Do Wap is Strong in Here".
Dialogue from the film was sampled by the Wu-Tang Clan in their 2000 song "Let My Niggas Live".
Cassidy sampled “Short Eyes” for his song “It Is What It Is” on his album
“The Hustla's Home“ released in 2007.
Jay-Z sampled “Short Eyes” for his song “American Gangster” which is featured on his album of the same name released in 2007.
Ashanti sampled “Short Eyes” for her song “Turn It Up” which is featured on her album “Concrete Rose” released in 2004.
Jadakiss sampled "Do Do Wap Is Strong in Here" for his album “Kiss of Death” released in 2004.
Track-listing
1. Do Do Wap is Strong in Here
2. Back Against the Wall
3. Need Someone to Love
4. A Heavy Dude
5. Short Eyes/Freak, Freak, Free, Free, Free
6. Break It Down
7. Another Fool in Love
8. Father Confessor (Instrumental)
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology
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