A Piece of the Action | ||||
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Released | October 10, 1977 | |||
Studio | Curtom Studios (Chicago, Illinois) | |||
Genre | Funk, soul | |||
Length | 30:16 | |||
Label | Curtom | |||
Producer | Curtis Mayfield | |||
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Singles from A Piece of the Action | ||||
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Allmusic | [2] |
A Piece of the Action is a soundtrack album by American rhythm and blues and gospel singer Mavis Staples,from the 1977 film of the same name. It was released on October 10,1977,by Curtom Records.
In the October 22,1977 issue, Billboard reviewed the album:"Staples soulfully interprets the musical score,written and produced by Curtis Mayfield,of the flick starring Sidney Poitier,Bill Cosby and James Earl Jones. Staples and Mayfield collaborated previously on "Let's Do It Again",although then supported by her singing sisters. Mayfield's funky rhythms and evocative lyrics are among the composer's better recent efforts. While Staples' throaty vocals remain passionate,Mayfield's backup session men supply the funk. Best cuts:"Chocolate City","A Piece of the Action","'Til Blossoms Bloom" and "Koochie,Koochie,Koochie". [3]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Chocolate City" |
| 5:13 |
2. | "Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid" | Mayfield | 3:10 |
3. | "Orientation" | Mayfield | 3:08 |
4. | "A Piece of the Action" | Mayfield | 4:22 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Good Lovin' Daddy" | Mayfield | 3:04 |
2. | "'Til Blossoms Bloom" |
| 3:08 |
3. | "Koochie, Koochie, Koochie" | Mayfield | 2:47 |
4. | "Getting Deeper" (Instrumental) | Mayfield | 5:24 |
Adapted from the album liner notes. [4]
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