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     • As Mayfield’s third studio album as a solo artist, Super Fly perfectly encapsulates the post-Civil Rights/early Black Power feel of black America struggling to survive the social and political consequences of the nation’s conservative backlash.
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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Superfly_(song)Superfly (song) - Wikipedia

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   "Superfly" is a song by Curtis Mayfield, the title track from his 1972 soundtrack album for the film of the same name. It was the second single released from the album, following " Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly ) ", and reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart. [ 4 ]

3. beatcrave.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Superfly by Curtis Mayfield

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   Jul 13, 2024 · The chorus emphasizes the underlying theme of the song. Super Fly is portrayed as someone who is destined to make a fortune through his chosen game. However, the lyrics caution that if he fails, he shouldn’t question why.

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   Apr 29, 2024 · The lyrics of “Superfly” are a powerful commentary on the realities of life in inner-city America in the early 1970s. The song paints a picture of a drug dealer, or “Superfly,” who tries to live the American Dream by selling drugs to escape poverty.

6. www.npr.org › 2022/08/04 › 1115330900Super Fly, the blaxploitation film that inspired generations ...

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   Aug 4, 2022 · Even people who haven't seen Super Fly recognize its theme song: A grooving, funky hit written by R&B star Curtis Mayfield, which became one of the most successful movie themes of the...

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7. genius.com › Curtis-mayfield-superfly-lyricsCurtis Mayfield – Superfly Lyrics - Genius

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   Superfly Lyrics: Darkest of night with the moon shining bright / There's a set goin' strong; lotta things goin' on / The man of the hour has an air of great power / The dudes have...

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   This song popularized the word "fly," which means unusual and exceptional, particularly when it comes to fashion. "Super Fly" is thus even better, and very high praise. In the film, the main character Priest wears some super fly clothes and also supplies drugs that give that feeling.

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   Did You Know Super Fly has a blaxploitation theme song?

   • Even people who haven't seen Super Fly recognize its theme song: A grooving, funky hit written by R&B star Curtis Mayfield, which became one of the most successful movie themes of the blaxploitation era.

   Super Fly, the blaxploitation film that inspired generations of ... - NPR

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   What does Superfly mean?

   • Superfly is an expression. It means many things. “Up”, “Hip”, all the high fashions, Cadillacs, Rolls Royces. Hip things that just might turn you on … Superfly. —Curtis Mayfield, Rapping with Curtis Mayfield, 1972 Who produced “Superfly” by Curtis Mayfield?

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   Is Super Fly a good song?

   • This song popularized the word "fly," which means unusual and exceptional, particularly when it comes to fashion. "Super Fly" is thus even better, and very high praise. In the film, the main character Priest wears some super fly clothes and also supplies drugs that give that feeling.

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   Does Superfly work outside of the movie?

   • He wrote the songs to suit the scenes, but he made sure they could stand on their own, telling the stories even without the visuals. "Superfly" works very well outside of the film, as the character Mayfield describes could relate to anyone trying to survive and thrive under difficult circumstances.

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   Did Curtis Mayfield sing Superfly?

   • " Superfly " is a song by Curtis Mayfield, the title track from his 1972 soundtrack album for the film of the same name. It was the second single released from the album, following " Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly) ", and reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart.

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   Why was Super Fly So popular?

   • The soundtrack propelled the film to huge commercial success. Super Fly briefly topped The Godfather as the highest-grossing film in the country, and was the third-highest-grossing film of 1972. When it opened in New York in August 1972, the theater ran out of tickets while a line still stretched around the block.

   Curtis Mayfield's 'Super Fly' Soundtrack: 10 Little-Known Facts

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    Jul 11, 2022 · Learn how Curtis Mayfield turned a 1972 film soundtrack into a smash-hit LP. Michael Putland/Getty Images. In late 1971, when Curtis Mayfield began writing Super Fly — the 1972 film soundtrack...