In Keep On Pushing Curtis Mayfield harnesses his gospel roots to deliver a powerful message of strength and perseverance during the heart of the Civil Rights movement. This album marks the Impressions’ first true effort as an album, showcasing beautifully crafted songs, supported by Johnny Pate’s horn arrangements, the trio’s captivating harmonies, and of course Mayfield’s iconically powerful falsetto. Mayfield explores themes of love and struggle with tracks like “Talking About My Baby” and “Long, Long Winter”, dives into his bag of gospel influences with the march-like rendition of “Amen”, and the infectiously upbeat title track “Keep On Pushing”. This landmark album not only solidified Mayfield’s status as a soul icon but also laid the groundwork for future classics like “People Get Ready”.
Standout Songs: “Keep On Pushing”, “Talking About My Baby”, “Long, Long Winter”
