“Superfly”—Curtis Mayfield

Tucson AZ

Description

“Superfly” was a tailor-made, instantly recognizable tune that, along with its musical acumen, dared to tackle the fantasy/wish fulfillment of dealing drugs: the supposed quick route to success decorated with flashy clothes, fast cars, fancy women/men, and an endless stream of cash. When it was released as a single, Mayfield’s brand-new-sounding funk jam rose to No. 8 pop, No. 5 R&B and sold more than a million copies.