Comments on: “Sparkle” and “Superfly” Composer Curtis Mayfield Will Get All Star Lincoln Center Tribute

By: Reginald B Jones

Reginald B Jones — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:04:16 +0000

I listen to the director commentary and they had to get authorization to do this soundtrack. I’m sure Curtis Mayfield estate will be compensated. It’s a blessing to see his music come back in the 21st century.

By: LV Mayfield

LV Mayfield — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:24:47 +0000

Thank you for the article. People soon forget to pay their regards to the person that gave them the songs, that gave them the opportunity to sing. I remember the impact that both of those movies had on me as a child growing up with such a famous uncle and I am just glad that someone other then our family remembers and pays homage to his wonderful legacy. Thank you again,

LV Mayfield

By: Mark McPhee

Mark McPhee — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:59:35 +0000

I always thought copyrights and trademarks are suppose to protect the rights of the writers and composers. Mr Mayfield is no longer here, so it seems that any proceeds should go to his estate for his family. I agree with Sally, the family attorneys should be contacting those involved in these ventures as a plan b, since these entities did not contact the family in the first place. Sam Moore who is still alive, thank god seem to be having a problem with those who appear to be taking his life story for their own profits and not consulting him. Curtis Mayfield family deserves their due, especially since newer artist are breathing new life into his work, as the creator his heir should be compensated.

By: SallyinChicago

SallyinChicago — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:21:12 +0000

I haven’t seen the credits for the Sparkle CD, but better believe Curtis gets credit, because the record company had to get clearance to use the songs. And it’s Whitney’s movie and she would most certainly give Curtis credit. I believe R. Kelly also wrote some additional songs….so lighten up and let’s just see what happens.
As for calling the family — shouldn’t the family have an attorney or representative that would CALL the movie company?

By: Eon

Eon — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:20:27 +0000

Roger, thank you for putting credit where credit is definitely due. For too long Curtis Mayfield’s miusical genius has been sadly overlooked. By the way, we shouldn’t forget along with ‘Sparkle’ and ‘Superfly’ Mayfield also wrote and produced the fabulous 1974 Gladys Knight & The Pips sung soundtrack to the Diahann Carroll movie, ‘Claudine’.