He recorded this Truth Song
before he was Hit by Light Rigging
in a New York Storm. The Same Year.
He Died in 1999.
The track is 7 minutes long
[See me walking by
People wonderin' why
Tears flow down my eyes
Take it to the street
I feel so incomplete
Worry worry me
Politicians see
Trying to keep my pride
Don't want to die inside]
[And fat tables
Leaving biscuits and gravy
Men and ladies
In their Mercedes
Passing by me
But no time for the poor
Without some money
Sure 'nuff, the money talk
Just try to buy with your pocket unfilled
(No bills)
Become invisible
And indefensible]
Curtis Mayfield - Vocals, Guitar
Gary Thompson - Guitar
Lebron Scott - Bass
Carlos Grover - Drums
Buzz Amatto - Keyboards
Produced and Arranged By Curtis Mayfield
Recorded in Atlanta
The True Saint Singers - Backing Vocals