Can't you smell the soul on this joint? On the breakdown starting @ 1:26, those are actual handclaps. PURE SOUL...no machines...do it cha' damn self!!!
Blue Monday People is a beautiful song to reflect the challenges we all seemingly face everyday...."the system need us, but it's trying to mislead us. They know this little money don't feed us..."
Curtis spent his life trying to tell the people something, and as you can see none listened. It's worst today than yesterday, and no tomorrow promised.
Fia K. alot of people listened your listening do something people love to be pessimist but dont realise that it takes faith to accomplish things and the fear you have is evil it's hard to explain but you can't do anything becuase you dont believe it's possible that's the problem today, people are overwhelmed by all the terrible things going on they don't tackle any of them they just cower in fear and things just get worse
it also stems from skewed morals and values in today's America all anyone wants is fame whether for being worthy of it or not it's a goal of many people. the first part of what you said is very true curtis spent his life trying to convey a message to people and you don't see that In many of the musicians you see today they don't make music for the love of the art or to get somthing through to people they just go along with the trends and try to appeal to people on most basic levels I've never been moved by a clever yet empty egotistical statement idk i dont hate that but I hate that very few people write music completely from the soul without being afraid being judged I don't understand how when you look at a mass of unsophisticated ignorant trend following saps that just want to criticise everyone and everything to be loved, that anyone would really fear there judgement anyway they don't matter there just the people history forgets
Blue Monday People is a beautiful Wake up call from a prophet in my time. He still speaks to us Thank you Jesus "Play it again America " Curtis Mayfield on the top of the List
GLORY HALLELUJAH !!! THIS SONG IS FOR TALKIN' ABOUT WHAT SOUL CHILDREN SHOULD BE DOIN' IN THE 21ST CENTURY, WAKE UP BLUE MONDAY PEOPLE AND BE THEE ACTIVIST OF LOVE AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS WE WERE INTENDED TO BE !!! TALK ABOUT J-E-S-U-S, LOVE ACTIVIST !!! AMEN.
Some people feel so empty All their problems and hurt of pride You make me so happy sweet baby Love is by my side Waking up now in the morning A little morning sigh Ready not to get it together We know temptation Don't tell the whole story But you and me baby We have taken inventory We Blue Monday people And I know there's a few I don't know your problems Only you know how to solve them When seasons are strong Sometimes your life don't get along But when cupboards are bare Our love we can share Truth is not the whole question Truth is not the whole question What is the answer you hide? (answer you hide) The system need us But it's trying to mislead us They know this money don't feed us Depression ain't just Quite what you promised Won't you mister be honest Acting like a child Sometimes we get wild Right when the loving is strong We don't want to get along Don't have to listen to me One day you may see We Blue Monday people Just trying in a strain (We Blue Monday people) Life breaking our hearts I'm so tired it's a shame (We Blue Monday people) This hustling affair Ain't the way I even care We'll be together in spite Of the crimes of the night Crimes of the night Crimes of the night Need someone to see me through Need someone to comfort me Sometimes you can let me be Just let me be
The music, the message, the VOICE ... bring a fucking tear to my eye. RIP to the gawd.
I hate he doesn’t get mentioned for his genius
Awesome I still DJ this one I am 67
One of the coldest songs ever written. Curtis was the boss.
Can't you smell the soul on this joint? On the breakdown starting @ 1:26, those are actual handclaps. PURE SOUL...no machines...do it cha' damn self!!!
The late great brother Curtis Mayfield a Prophet from the very beginning
Man...... seems like the greats were born too soon.. yet they live forever!!
You are 100% correct
Blue Monday People is a beautiful song to reflect the challenges we all seemingly face everyday...."the system need us, but it's trying to mislead us. They know this little money don't feed us..."
This is what we PLAY IN THE CLUBS IN ##MEMPHIS, TN..
Fuck yeah we do
mane...™ ✌🏿
#datPimpn👑
2020 and Memphis still here
Mane, WYS!!!!! 🤙🏾
Yessir 💯💯 Ⓜ️eⓂ️phis
2:55 I always cry during this part
In 1975 I was 21 and Curtis Mayfield warmed the heart, now when I listen the light is felt in the marrow of my bones.
MEMPHIS LOVE ALWAYS!!! The real streets once apone a time!!!
I can't stop replaying this!!!!!!!
keep puttin it down M-Town. Orange Mound 38114 representin
Raleigh here...
Wys
Curtis spent his life trying to tell the people something, and as you can see none listened. It's worst today than yesterday, and no tomorrow promised.
Fia K. alot of people listened your listening do something people love to be pessimist but dont realise that it takes faith to accomplish things and the fear you have is evil it's hard to explain but you can't do anything becuase you dont believe it's possible that's the problem today, people are overwhelmed by all the terrible things going on they don't tackle any of them they just cower in fear and things just get worse
it also stems from skewed morals and values in today's America all anyone wants is fame whether for being worthy of it or not it's a goal of many people. the first part of what you said is very true curtis spent his life trying to convey a message to people and you don't see that In many of the musicians you see today they don't make music for the love of the art or to get somthing through to people they just go along with the trends and try to appeal to people on most basic levels I've never been moved by a clever yet empty egotistical statement idk i dont hate that but I hate that very few people write music completely from the soul without being afraid being judged I don't understand how when you look at a mass of unsophisticated ignorant trend following saps that just want to criticise everyone and everything to be loved, that anyone would really fear there judgement anyway they don't matter there just the people history forgets
but dont listen to me listen to curtis it's all there you listen to the lines but dont hear the whole story read the lyrics
I know the lyrics, I know the music, I know the times it mention, I knew the man. But as you put it don't listen to me, listen to the music.
There is no place like amerikkka today.
I was in the seventh grade when this album came out. I am now 55 years old and still love it
Nathaniel Haynes Curtis was a god.
True art, good for the soul, beautiful music .. Nothing quite like it.
Blue Monday people.memories
Blue Monday People is a beautiful Wake up call from a prophet in my time. He still speaks to us Thank you Jesus "Play it again America " Curtis Mayfield on the top of the List
Jane Fammé p
actin like a child sometimes we get when the love is so strong
Man, this song transports me back in time!!
i grow up listening to curtis Mayfield
God bless. You. From Spain. Curtís my hero
I need everyone to learn what "Blue Monday People" really mean! I promise you'll enjoy this a little bit more! My Favorite artist of ALL-TIME!!!
What does it mean?
The way the bass player is groovely walking up to the 2 is soooo 🔥🔥
Why am I just hearing this today and why do I keep replaying it, they don’t make em like this anymore.
GLORY HALLELUJAH !!! THIS SONG IS FOR TALKIN' ABOUT WHAT SOUL CHILDREN SHOULD BE DOIN' IN THE 21ST CENTURY, WAKE UP BLUE MONDAY PEOPLE AND BE THEE ACTIVIST OF LOVE AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS WE WERE INTENDED TO BE !!! TALK ABOUT J-E-S-U-S, LOVE ACTIVIST !!! AMEN.
This album takes me back to my childhood... growing up in Memphis!💙
wakin up at 9 in the morning feeling a little warm inside
Some people feel so empty
All their problems and hurt of pride
You make me so happy sweet baby
Love is by my side
Waking up now in the morning
A little morning sigh
Ready not to get it together
We know temptation
Don't tell the whole story
But you and me baby
We have taken inventory
We Blue Monday people
And I know there's a few
I don't know your problems
Only you know how to solve them
When seasons are strong
Sometimes your life don't get along
But when cupboards are bare
Our love we can share
Truth is not the whole question
Truth is not the whole question
What is the answer you hide? (answer you hide)
The system need us
But it's trying to mislead us
They know this money don't feed us
Depression ain't just
Quite what you promised
Won't you mister be honest
Acting like a child
Sometimes we get wild
Right when the loving is strong
We don't want to get along
Don't have to listen to me
One day you may see
We Blue Monday people
Just trying in a strain (We Blue Monday people)
Life breaking our hearts
I'm so tired it's a shame (We Blue Monday people)
This hustling affair
Ain't the way I even care
We'll be together in spite
Of the crimes of the night
Crimes of the night
Crimes of the night
Need someone to see me through
Need someone to comfort me
Sometimes you can let me be
Just let me be
Beautiful song
Curtis says it the best in this song
#MEMPHIS,TN...........#PIMPIN PLAYIN IN THE CLUBS....##.....DOWN HERE IN THE DURTY SOUTH!!!!!#
2019
#KEEPTHISPIMPINGOINGSTRONG....#MEMPHIS,TENNESSEE
Amen! #MemphisTn
Ain’t it mane
Wut you said
Great music.
#Memphis,Tennessee...#LUUUUUUVEWILLIE HUTCH.......#BLUEMONDAYPEOPLE
This is an eargasm!!!
Mayfield an Hutch is a Memphis 10 Anthem. Plz believe it.
Damn Right
My Drankin music salute from Birmingham al cuzzo 🗣2020
West or east side
##MEMPHIS TEN,,,,,,CLUB PIMPIN...BLUE MONDAY PEOPLE
jesus lord Raifords, on Sunday’s ❤️
Real shit right here
there"s no curtis like music today
Touching ME !
1975 - Apres disco, if you got lucky in the club ! Usual Curtis brilliance.
They don't make music like this no more , no way! Take note America!
His music lives on
Thanks
Every day i have to fight. But at the end of the Amilia it is your love for me that make right
Beautiful
Fantastic !
PERFECT!
This song right here is the working class anthem ! M
#CLUB PIMPIN IN OUR CLUBS.......#OLE SCHOOL PIMPIN....DURTY SOUTH...#MEMPHIS.....TENNESSESSE
Now live in SA
Greatness
Real Pimpin.... These youngsters need to get up on this.
THEY DONT KNOW BOUT THIS I AGREE REAL PIMPN
YES IT IS
Took me 2 weeks to get that Bass Run down @3:43 AWESOME CHUNE
obrigado !!!
Classic!
The individual that uploaded this song is a very different spirit
mane... (sumtimez, aint no reazon 2say anythang els -- this that damn pimp'n mane)
Folks don't knee about this!
+Kenni Wells I love Curtis
this is real music,,,,,,,,
Sampled by the beatminerz,the song is "open"
2020
mane...™
#datPimpn 👑♊
Folks dont know about this. This is the real thing here.
Yes sir
The album cover is as deep as the record
Know ***
bmp
america today is no good!!!
33340Jamel theres still a lot more good than bad here my friend. :)
Agreed!!!! Never have.
any asian here? jus curious