When Mayfield recorded this song in 69, I was in elementary school, and it made me feel like I could be somebody in this life. As a black youth, watching the Civil Rights Movement in the South was very discouraging, so I really needed to know that I could be a winner...
@@alhoward4099 I was there with you. It was a time of having to go to work in the fields on the weekends, two in the morning, coming home at seven in the evening. Those were fifty pound bags of whatever field we worked at, at fifty cents a bag. I left home, at fifteen, lied about my age to work for Hines and Del Monte canneries, went back to school, got my GED and I've worked every since and not in the fields. I've worked in three states for the City, retired now. We are STILL PUSHING five hundred years later and today children don't care either way. I'm grateful I never had children, the road was hard enough. Mama said, "babies aren't dolls, you can't play with them and put them in the closet. The way the system works. I don't regret not having any. I'm a Great (2) auntie and that's fine with me. 🙏🏾💪🏾👊🏾👊🏾
So, we have to bring a song to school one that we like and have a meaning and this one came to me for some reason. I love song that make me feel black because I am black and I'm very proud of it. Curtis Mayfield created songs that had had a meaning for LIFE
So did I & when we finally were blessed with a Black President and First Lady my sons & I REALLY BLASTED IT.I thank God who was born in 1931 was blessed to have voted for him ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This song is still full of soul that reaches the heart, penetrates through the skin to the nerves, then to the bloodstream and the bones and marrow. I would rather be with soulful people who enjoy music like this than anything else.
Brothers and sisters, it is time to stop the self hate, tearing each other down. Recognize the greatness and God given power that we have. The slideshow/pictures of intelligent, strong, and CAPABLE black men and women made me felt 10 feet tall. Excelling in every field of endeavor or discipline whether it is in music, sports, entertainment, politics, etc. Come on people, let's reverse the curse and stand in the Sun! Where we are meant to be!!!
THIS A BEAUTIFUL & OUTSTANDING SONG AND VIDEO OF GREAT FRIENDS AND OTHERS FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY THAT WERE ALSO TRULY UNFORGETTABLE AT WHAT THEY DID BEST WITH THEIR LIVES
Oh! This made me cry so hard! And, this has always and always will be my very favorite! Today we need to spread this song and give tribute to "Mr. Curtis Mayfield" for his vision. He was such an intellectual black man even with his own struggles he was a genius, DEEP! I didn't just roll on skates to his music, I listened to his lyrics even as a child I knew he was deep and he was here to deliver a message and he did that well. RIH Curtis M.
This song became my favorite during the 1960s decade. I first heard it from a jukebox at a neighborhood youth corps organization for a youth summer work program. I love this extended version and the pictures of the various towns in the states of the United States. Creative Force did an outstanding job.
Resilience : We have been hard pressed but not crushed. Persecuted but not abandoned. Struck down but not destroyed. We have been winners. Young folk, keep it Movin’ . Glad to see Ed Bradley, Kareem and Bill in the video. Old school integrity. Thank you , Curtis ✌🏾✊🏾
You are sooo right!! Could somebody please tell me WHO put THIS together. It gives you so much hope to actually SEE the forerunners. I Love it!@ 2022 here Ann Arbor Michigsn in the house!
Curtis your music was right on time! The music you gave to us spoke of Pride, Hope, Love and Joy. I still listen to your music today, and I plan to keep listening tomorrow and the day after that! Oct, 12, 2021
CURTIS MAYFIELD IS STILL A TRUE WINNER AT WHAT HE DID BEST PRODUCE GREAT POSITIVE MUSIC AND ABOUT LIFE IN GENERAL AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND IT'S GREAT THAT I CAN STILL ENJOY THEM ON UA-cam TODAY WITH THOSE GOLDEN MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO BOTH CURTIS MAYFIELD & OUR PEOPLE! HE HAS SOME OF THE MOST AMAZING PERSONALITIES IN OUR CULTURE FEATURED HERE! I LOVE BLACK PEOPLE !
Think about this. Motown had teams of songwriters , and Curtis was matching their output all by himself! That’s one talented brother. Never to be denied his level of greatness ✊🏾✊🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤
CURTIS MAYFIELD THE LATE & GREAT MUSICAL GENIUS BETWEEN THE LATE 60'S AND 70'S ALONG WITH THE LATE QUEEN OF SOUL ARETHA FRANKLIN IN 2000 WITH "BACK TO LIVING AGAIN"
some nothing some people were making your same comment in the 1950s and 1960s too and it slowed things down. That’s why we’re still seeing and hearing the same things in 2020. Resistance is futile though, right
some nothing please reread my comment. It was neither negative nor derogatory and does not mention color or race. It is merely an observation. This song is about spirit
Love this song since a kid in the 70's laughing running with family and having so much fun in Harlem. I guess they all moved up to a greater place. Rest in Power/Energy to every element with in the universe that has transcended. We movin yup we are all moving on up!!!!! Lester Marrow
Curtis was a genius and his music was way ahead of the time. Too many skylines, sports, and entertainers and not enough historical figures. Why not the Tuskegee Airmen, First Black General, Booker T Washington, Thurgood Marshall, WEB Du Bois, Jesse Owens, Charles Drew, Jack Johnson, Eddie Robinson, Frank Robinson, Art Shell, Whitney Young, Black Army Tank Division who saved George Patton ass in The Battle of Bulge. I could go on and name thousands more, but that would take all day so I'm gonna leave it right there. Peace and 💘 Love....
My theme song every new year that the Lord brings me through all the struggles and obstacles I may and will encounter ... be continuously blessed and encouraged
Hi edagdwg God blessed this special group of men to sing about love life and enjoy life respect each other no matter who they are blessed to know God for myself linda I peace
This is WHO WE ARE!!! Every City across the nation... LEARN, don't BURN... Our CULTURE, our LOVE and our PRIDE made the CIVIL RIGHTS and the BLACK POWER movements so POWERFUL and AWESOME!!! Thank you Curtis Mayfield for lifting us up in past times that this country had it's knee on our neck!. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 RIP George Floyd. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
this Man literally introduced the words FUNK and SOUL into the culture...he Was the Culture!!! this was Your daddy's VIBE... who was a pimp....and your Beer drinking weed smoking mama's Song!!! All you heard coming up in the 70's!!! Cookouts!! Harlem...Nashville, Watts, Brooklyn, Memphis, Detroit, California.....This is WHY We as Black Folks made It!! Him and MARTIN Luther.
This song gives a very powerful message to our young people and all of those who were told you will never be anybody it's a beautiful song and inspiring,
And we are going to keep on moving it up we are the winners as people love mr. Curtis Mayfield music still plays on butterflies Always Forever can't take it away from me
I love this post and never get tired of it! Creative Force, I tip my hat to you for this exquisite production. Happy Birthday, Curtis Mayfield, June 3, 2020! Thanks again, Creative Force!
Stations refused to play this track. They thought it only pertained to black people and the "Impressions" were becoming "too militant". That was not the case with Curtis. Curtis was too intelligent and gifted for the powers that be at the time. Curtis was a profound, human being. Need more people like him.
It's 2024 now 💯💯💯💯💯🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
I send this song out to all the brothas & sistas who were able to hold onto their job for many years.
I AM AND WILL ALWAYS BE, THANK YOU GOD❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I love Curtis Mayfield the.Black movement so Right on thank you .
2024 my children have children 💯💯💯💯💯💯🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
2024 my children have children who have children (and the same struggle)❤❤❤
When Mayfield recorded this song in 69, I was in elementary school, and it made me feel like I could be somebody in this life. As a black youth, watching the Civil Rights Movement in the South was very discouraging, so I really needed to know that I could be a winner...
@@alhoward4099 I was there with you. It was a time of having to go to work in the fields on the weekends, two in the morning, coming home at seven in the evening. Those were fifty pound bags of whatever field we worked at, at fifty cents a bag. I left home, at fifteen, lied about my age to work for Hines and Del Monte canneries, went back to school, got my GED and I've worked every since and not in the fields. I've worked in three states for the City, retired now. We are STILL PUSHING five hundred years later and today children don't care either way. I'm grateful I never had children, the road was hard enough. Mama said, "babies aren't dolls, you can't play with them and put them in the closet. The way the system works. I don't regret not having any. I'm a Great (2) auntie and that's fine with me. 🙏🏾💪🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Great comment
Gone but not forgotten
Still listening in 2024! ❤❤❤
Miss you, Curtis. Thanks for the beautiful music 🎶 🎵
Always loved this song. It makes me proud to be black,
Dam right 👍
Chicago's Own "Curtis Mayfield"...Use To Carry A Brief Case Full Of Hits..."Thank You God" For Loaning Us This Musical Genius...2024!
Aman Brother or Sister
I believe this is why I'm still here in 2024. His music 🎶
A voice, eternally, externallyover 🌊 still moving the soul of mam.
So, we have to bring a song to school one that we like and have a meaning and this one came to me for some reason. I love song that make me feel black because I am black and I'm very proud of it. Curtis Mayfield created songs that had had a meaning for LIFE
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Say it loud I’m black and I’m proud this positive music 🎶 is soul stirring, when people cared for one another , lawd have mercy!!✊🏾👏🏾✊🏾👏🏾✊🏾🫶🏾❤️
My parents blasted this in my ears as a child and history was made in my home, in my presence and in my life.. never forget that you are a winner
J
"Amen"
So did I & when we finally were blessed with a Black President and First Lady my sons & I REALLY BLASTED IT.I thank God who was born in 1931 was blessed to have voted for him ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Same here!🕊️
Thank you Jesus for letting Curtis be a part of and in our life for too short of a time....
RIP MY ALL LOVELY BROTHER....
HALLEJULAH!
The real
You dig
Curtis Mayfield knew how to put music together that would ease your mind. A powerful Black Man
This song is still full of soul that reaches the heart, penetrates through the skin to the nerves, then to the bloodstream and the bones and marrow. I would rather be with soulful people who enjoy music like this than anything else.
He was sosososo underrated
No he wasn't he was looked over for talking wat the people needed to hear
Not to me He so Right ON
I miss him
Brothers and sisters, it is time to stop the self hate, tearing each other down. Recognize the greatness and God given power that we have. The slideshow/pictures of intelligent, strong, and CAPABLE black men and women made me felt 10 feet tall. Excelling in every field of endeavor or discipline whether it is in music, sports, entertainment, politics, etc. Come on people, let's reverse the curse and stand in the Sun! Where we are meant to be!!!
Beautiful! We're a winner ! Just keep on pushing!
He was magnificent
THIS A BEAUTIFUL & OUTSTANDING
SONG AND VIDEO OF GREAT FRIENDS
AND OTHERS FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
THAT WERE ALSO TRULY UNFORGETTABLE
AT WHAT THEY DID BEST WITH THEIR LIVES
He was the real deal
Oh! This made me cry so hard! And, this has always and always will be my very favorite! Today we need to spread this song and give tribute to "Mr. Curtis Mayfield" for his vision. He was such an intellectual black man even with his own struggles he was a genius, DEEP! I didn't just roll on skates to his music, I listened to his lyrics even as a child I knew he was deep and he was here to deliver a message and he did that well. RIH Curtis M.
Powerful lyrics from the master Curtis,we can all we winner 🏆,miss you Mr.mayfield
This song became my favorite during the 1960s decade. I first heard it from a jukebox at a neighborhood youth corps organization for a youth summer work program. I love this extended version and the pictures of the various towns in the states of the United States. Creative Force did an outstanding job.
I love this song. Thank you Mr Mayfield for singing so accurately about the original people. I am one of many original people. Thank my brother
Resilience :
We have been hard pressed but not crushed. Persecuted but not abandoned. Struck down but not destroyed.
We have been winners.
Young folk, keep it Movin’ .
Glad to see Ed Bradley, Kareem and Bill in the video. Old school integrity. Thank you , Curtis ✌🏾✊🏾
You are never the same after listening to this master piece
You are sooo right!! Could somebody please tell me WHO put THIS together. It gives you so much hope to actually SEE the forerunners. I Love it!@ 2022 here Ann Arbor Michigsn in the house!
STRAIGHT UP OLE SKOOL SOUL AND CLASSIC FUNK WITH A POSITIVE MESSAGE ✅💯💯💯💯
Curtis your music was right on time! The music you gave to us spoke of Pride, Hope, Love and Joy. I still listen to your music today, and I plan to keep listening tomorrow and the day after that! Oct, 12, 2021
A inspiring song for sure. No matter where you come from " You're a Winner ". Just Keep on Pushing!!
❤❤❤ Thank you all for your services and continuation service to all (WE Are Winner!!
Blessings
CURTIS MAYFIELD IS STILL A TRUE WINNER
AT WHAT HE DID BEST PRODUCE GREAT
POSITIVE MUSIC AND ABOUT LIFE IN GENERAL AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND IT'S
GREAT THAT I CAN STILL ENJOY THEM
ON UA-cam TODAY WITH THOSE GOLDEN
MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME
This was the song my Mother aunt's and uncle's was always playing when I was a kid...
👍 👍🥰🥰🥰⛔
Curtis was emphatically the baddest singer of the Black power era!!
My favorite second to none!
Right on Curtis!!!
It can’t get no better than this. ❤
This song should encourage the whole world we are so much stronger when we work together
the good the bad the ugly, i love the black experience!!!! keep on pushinnnnnn!!!!
2024 still sounds good 👍🏿
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO BOTH CURTIS MAYFIELD & OUR PEOPLE! HE HAS SOME OF THE MOST AMAZING PERSONALITIES IN OUR CULTURE FEATURED HERE! I LOVE BLACK PEOPLE !
ME TOO!
Who's listening in 2020 still moving on up and praying to God we get thru this pandemic!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
❤ 🙏
Right...Here...Salute!!!
Right here with you !
Amen!!!
✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿✊🏿✌🏿
Got my blood circulating again! I love Curtis Mayfield & this video
I love my people. Excellent pics.
YESSSSSS! Curtis was the Civil rights songwriter!!!! Love this song 5/20/18 and we still pushing! Who else????
Sept/6/2018 Thanks for reminding us.
his birthday, 2020-June 3 : )
More than ever October 2024
CURTIS MAYFIELD A TRUE WINNER
WITH HIS GREAT SKILLS AS A SINGER,
SONGWRITER AND MUSIC PRODUCER,
DURING THE LATE 60'S, 70'S, 80', etc.
Think about this. Motown had teams of songwriters , and Curtis was matching their output all by himself! That’s one talented brother. Never to be denied his level of greatness ✊🏾✊🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤
THIS MADE ME TEARY EYED JUST TO SEE ALL THIS STRONG BLACKNESS! --- WE CAME A LONG WAY -- ONLY GOING UP FROM HERE
GREAT SONG WITH POSITIVE AND
POWERFUL LYRICS TO GROW ON
He was sosososo incredible
Real music from back in the day, love it
He was sosososo amazing
He was the greatest
The most sampled song in history is Amen Brother by the Winstons, which coincidentally sampled We’re A Winner.
CURTIS MAYFIELD THE LATE & GREAT MUSICAL GENIUS BETWEEN THE LATE 60'S
AND 70'S ALONG WITH THE LATE QUEEN OF
SOUL ARETHA FRANKLIN IN 2000 WITH
"BACK TO LIVING AGAIN"
MR.MAYFIELD YOU A SORELY MISSED❤👼🏾🙏🏾
Moving on up and NOT GOING BACK!!💙💙💙💙💙
Harris/Walz 2025 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
I’m white & I think this is a great song with a good message.
alright! damn.. enough w this shit
some nothing
some people were making your same comment in the 1950s and 1960s too and it slowed things down. That’s why we’re still seeing and hearing the same things in 2020. Resistance is futile though, right
@@risingphoenix8072 me? im hinting that he doesnt have to b white to think the song is good/makes sense, and interject that fact that he is white..
@@risingphoenix8072 like am i supposed to believe only black ppl can like this
some nothing please reread my comment. It was neither negative nor derogatory and does not mention color or race. It is merely an observation. This song is about spirit
Love this song since a kid in the 70's laughing running with family and having so much fun in Harlem. I guess they all moved up to a greater place.
Rest in Power/Energy to every element with in the universe that has transcended.
We movin yup we are all moving on up!!!!!
Lester Marrow
Yes, 118 E. 127th between Lexington and Park
@@lesleycooper8966 Much Blessings Queen.
He's one of The Best in his Time👊🤩 ✅ Go head On Curtis
He was sosososo bless
We're a winner always... beautiful song
2024 and still makes me proud...I will always remember how why I'm here today..❤❤73
Classic track..and the lyrics are so relevant today!
He was sosososo unique
THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO OF
CURTIS MAYFIELD AND FRIENDS
I LOVE THIS GENUINE CLASSIC HIT SONG
Blasting this song on Dr King's birthday. May he rest in Power.
No body can't never ever take his place
Curtis was a genius and his music was way ahead of the time. Too many skylines, sports, and entertainers and not enough historical figures. Why not the Tuskegee Airmen, First Black General, Booker T Washington, Thurgood Marshall, WEB Du Bois, Jesse Owens, Charles Drew, Jack Johnson, Eddie Robinson, Frank Robinson, Art Shell, Whitney Young, Black Army Tank Division who saved George Patton ass in The Battle of Bulge. I could go on and name thousands more, but that would take all day so I'm gonna leave it right there. Peace and 💘 Love....
It takes a Nation of millions to hold us back! Real Talk! Fo Reel! Power To The People! 👊✊💯❤️🖤💚💯👊✊
He was sosososo deep
My theme song every new year that the Lord brings me through all the struggles and obstacles I may and will encounter ... be continuously blessed and encouraged
We loved you to pieces, Curtis Mayfield. You made us feel so proud and special! Jesus, thank you for Curtis!
Moving on Up❤🎉😊
He kill this jam
He was a power house
This is so inspiring 💯🙏🏿👍🏾
Hi edagdwg God blessed this special group of men to sing about love life and enjoy life respect each other no matter who they are blessed to know God for myself linda I peace
I grew up listening to Curtis and can’t get enough his music with the Impressions. His music is historical and inspirational.
Dont Let Nobody Tell You , That You Can't Make It !
YOU CAN'T GO WRONG PUMPIN' THE G.O.A.T.
Lord have Mercy
This is WHO WE ARE!!! Every City across the nation... LEARN, don't BURN...
Our CULTURE, our LOVE and our PRIDE made the CIVIL RIGHTS and the BLACK POWER movements so POWERFUL and AWESOME!!!
Thank you Curtis Mayfield for lifting us up in past times that this country had it's knee on our neck!. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 RIP George Floyd. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
That is real you dig
See what our young kids can do we touch their soul good music
He was sosososo superb
Great tribute to the king of civil rights conscience through song
Excellent Voices- Enjoyed - Hearing - Mr. Mayfield & Impressions - Regal Theatre - Chi Town - South Side 😎🎤🎹🎷💚
this Man literally introduced the words FUNK and SOUL into the culture...he Was the Culture!!! this was Your daddy's VIBE... who was a pimp....and your Beer drinking weed smoking mama's Song!!! All you heard coming up in the 70's!!! Cookouts!! Harlem...Nashville, Watts, Brooklyn, Memphis, Detroit, California.....This is WHY We as Black Folks made It!! Him and MARTIN Luther.
Legendary piece by CURTIS 👑💪🏾❤️
Beautiful!!! ☺❤👏👏👏
This song gives a very powerful message to our young people and all of those who were told you will never be anybody it's a beautiful song and inspiring,
We're Winners Blacks 🖤 Folks know this. And Believe 🖤
Best song EVER 💯🙏🏽
And we are going to keep on moving it up we are the winners as people love mr. Curtis Mayfield music still plays on butterflies Always Forever can't take it away from me
Curtis, Was A Winner, As Was All Others On This Video......Amen
Absolutely Love This!!!!!
I love this post and never get tired of it! Creative Force, I tip my hat to you for this exquisite production.
Happy Birthday, Curtis Mayfield, June 3, 2020!
Thanks again, Creative Force!
Stations refused to play this track. They thought it only pertained to black people and the "Impressions" were becoming "too militant". That was not the case with Curtis. Curtis was too intelligent and gifted for the powers that be at the time. Curtis was a profound, human being. Need more people like him.
He was sosososo gifted
" We people who are darker than blue "
What would this place be without us? Boring as hell.👏🏾🤔✊🏾💪🏾🕊️
🎯💯🤜🏾🤛🏾
My GOD this was great I love this to .whoever made GOD BLESS YOU WE need this
Curtis was definitely ahead of his time this is needed today
Crying tears of Joy!
This is what the GOOD life sounded like
My Sentiments Exactly. Those were the days!!!