Hands down... Superfly is the greatest soundtrack album out there. Every song is killer. Great lyrics, great instrumentation. Especially the bass lines. Thanks so much for (as Curtis might say) "breakin it down so that we may all understand". Really appreicate the fine work you do.

I've been playing guitar for just shy of 50 years now and played with a lot of real cool bass players, but no one ever broke down anything like you do in these videos. The content on your channel is absolutely solid and addictive and that's coming from a guitar guy that likes to talk about you four string guys. I cant get enough of your analysis of the music and your presentation is to the point and very easy to follow. The Super Fly album is definitely one of the greatest R&B albums of all time. The writing and arrangements that Curtis came up with are just absolutely iconic and the band's performance is exceptional. As cold blooded as Lucky's playing was... I must give props to Curtis's signature stylings on the guitar. I never get tired of listening to this soundtrack five decades after it came out. Please keep up the very compelling content. I'm definitely out here soaking up everything that I can from these videos and I'm thankful for it.

This album is so good. Not only is it well written an orchestrated with some of the grooviest tracks that Curtis ever wrote, but behind it all is a powerful message running counter to the plot of the film. It adds this extra layer of depth to what is already a deep and powerful album.

The bass line under the lyric "trying to get over" is as funky as it gets. Even to this day.

Hell yeah! Lucky Scott was cold! That entire band was sick! I loved how Lucky would shake the string on a note. Very brooding

Hand percussion- the composing is unreal! Amazing lp to cover. Thank you.

Lucky Scott is the single reason that I have played bass guitar.as my main instrument for over forty years. I’m happy that you’ve given him his own feature video… He is just as much a Genius Bass Player as was James Jamestown in my opinion. Plus… He’s from CHICAGO like me!!! Bravo!!!👏 🎉

One of the only albums I liked every song 🎵... I can still sing every word to each song 😁

An elder friend of mine just mentioned Lucky in a conversation tonight! Then I ran into FREDDIE'S DEAD live on F.B.. Finally I had to look him up and I'm glad I landed here!

I have thought of late 60's when Larry Graham was added to the mix, music changed. James Brown had really become, funk was loose in the wild!!! Man you got me singing over here. Thank you!!!

This is seriously great...please keep doing these!

Thank you for this. The first time I heard Freddie’s dead I wanted to play bass. This entire record means so much to me. Excellent video

That's a GEORGEOUS bass. Love the sound. I'm a big fan of flat wounds. Awesome video. Thanks.

I listen all the time. Such a great soundtrack....and film . Remember buying the lp when I was about 16.

Good stuff Paul. I really enjoyed the way you pointed out 1) when the bass lines for the denser songs were more straightforward and 2) how the bridges tended to be more free flowing and loose than the rest of the song. Those are examples of some important points that a lot of players don't consider: you always need to think about the arrangement of the song, and how to balance out what you're playing with the rest of the instruments and what your ear is being led to hear.

Love your videos, Paul. Love the combo of examining bass playing on an album (not just one song) along with the history and historical context you provide - this is my groove, man: talking about and listening to and learning from music and the historical context it lived in. Thank you for your musicianship and sharing your renditions of songs on the bass, too. Learning Yearnin' is what we do (to quote Maurice White)!

Hello Paul, I enjoy your videos and I was pleasantly surprised when I saw your video on Luck Scott, you did a great job of providing information on such a great person. I married his first cousin and met him while I was in college, Lucky came from a family of gifted singers and musicians . Thanks again for the great update..

Nice stuff Paul. Lucky Scott is definitely underappreciated

Man I’m excited to watch this

Thanx for this this. Superfly, was such a iconic recording. The analysis of this music is outstanding…

His dedication to the music is fun and inspiring. And when he talks about the sound of NYC in the early 70s, he’s right- I was there😊

so good. each bass line uses space, and thereby stands out as a distinct, powerful, anchoring phrase. very very awesome stuff. thank you for taking this apart.

Nice one-two punch with The Nightfly and now this! These really aren't your typical surface level KZfaq topics, though of course they were massive hits in their own time. Great work 👍

Great work and I'm not even a bassist.

I keep coming back to this review. Such a great album to practice my bass with.

Unusual to have someone without artifice, funny, nice and passionate. I have to watch everything this guy does because he’s hearing all of the subtleties of which I lacked expression for. It’s like I’m hearing the Socrates of not just Bass but it’s idiom. Thanks again for this. You’re a commodity and yet I’m paying nothing-yet. I was just yesterday listening to Mayfield and Fishbone’s version of Freddie’s Dead.

Dear Paul, thank you very much for your spirit, your competence and the inspiration! Good vibes to you.

Old enough to remember when this came out...Brilliant and entertaining analysis, thank you!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

I'm grateful for your breakdown of these.. we can go DEEPER. I want a convo with you about this as it pertains to Black Culture, and Masculinity as it was in the 1970s.

I can’t think of an album I’ve played to more. Another great breakdown.

Paul I would love to hear your take on Flora Purim’s “Stories to Tell” from 1974. Miroslav Vitous and Ron Carter divided the base duties beautifully. After almost 50 years it’s still fresh and compelling!

Thank you Paul. For every video, but this album is where my soul resides.❤

Super fly is one of my all time favorite albums and the masterpiece lives on my iPod! 👍☮️🌞🌟🎸🎶

Wow!!! Great episode!! 'Dripping with Funk'. That's my bag, baby! I totally agree with you; Joseph 'Lucky' Scott is a hero of mine. I also really love his playing with LeRoy Hutson, whose music (Hutson's) is, I think, very undervalued. Like Mayfield's music Hutson's is very bassline driven. Do you know 'Love The Feeling'? The bass part is the hook/groove-propelling force of the song. Another bassist from the funky soul bag I'd love to see you cover is the guy from Pleasure (I can't recall his name offhand).

Superfly is definitely one of my favorite movie soundtracks of all time!

Major at the time. MAJOR. Everyone knew it'd be spoken about in 55yrs. I was right there.

We're so lucky to have "Lucky" Scott's music. 🧿

I'm a keyboardist, but man, I'm learning sooo much from your channel. Thank you

Wow, super dope lessons man! Subscribed.

You sir, are a class act. This Channel must succeed. Subbed. 🖖🏼 Sansamp D.I. , was a must have for me for the last 20 years too.

This video should have more views and likes. The Superfly soundtrack is one of my top 10 albums of all time. Love Curtis 👌🏽

One of my favorite albums Thank you for the in depth information, absolutely incredible!! Keep it up!!

Masterpiece! Not heard this in years, SO glad you did this breakdown Awesome!

This , and ‘Live’ were amongst my most played vinyl in the great music days of the early ‘70s. Thank you for bringing Lucky to center stage. Man you completely nailed it by highlighting Freddie’s Dead. Thank You for passing this music forward. Curtis’ music is as awesome and timely and relevant right now as ever, surely will be for the indefinite….! Here’s to minor 9 chords forever!! 😹

that brother Lucky Scott was just to smooth and funky!!! I get high off the rhythm !!!

Sad that he had to pass so young RIP LUCKY SCOTT thanks for the funk

god bless & thank u sir

Thank you for doing what you do. We are not just the bass player. Love you Brother 🎸

I always wondered what happened To Lucky Scott , he was an unsung hero IMHO, he had his own style , thanks for putting him out there , I couldn't get this info on him anywhere else.

Mr Curtis was a really great musician, pioneer of urban music, grand songwriter, had so much vision, cared about black people's struggles, and so, used music to inspire change -- Those bass notes painted memorable pictures

I love your insights. Ty sir

Fantastic as always! I love the little details you point out like the differences in articulation between different sections of a song! Those can make an enormous difference!

Absolutely love this Paul, learned a ton by watching your insight. Thank you!

You Sir...ARE BIG PIMPIN'!!!

Great channel with awesome content. More of this please!!! 👍🏾🙏🏿

Thank you for your covered of different generes of bass playing and the players!! AWESOME JOB SIR!!

Very special. Channel. Thank you. For making these video. So much good info.and funk and groove and feeling. 🙏🦋❤️🔥❤️🦋🙏

really happy I found this channel. Great work!

1st and foremost I thank you for this because I was playing these tunes in my dads Soul Quintet when I was a young jit.. Most of these cats played a P bass string with the Fender Flats with the action on the Bass would be set more on the high side , however listening to this just confirms to me that even a damn good 5 string Jazz Bass ( and I have a couple ) does not and cannot match the fatness and dirtiness of a 4 String 70’s Fender Jazz Bass strung with flats and no preamp..I have a 74 Jazz that has had the same strings on it since 2010 .. !

I love your channel! The breakdown and the beauty of the bass guitar is an awesome sight. thank you brother!

I'm from Chicago and grew up with Lucky Scott and the entire Scott family.

Timeless and badass lines

This is a great review. I've analyzed and practiced these basslines. The notes and spacing are just so tasty...thanks for posting.

Watching this for the second time now (watched it pre-trim). Man you never fail to amaze with the way you keep people's attention and keep them interested. The way you talked about how the songs corresponded with the movie was super cool. These two breakdowns you've made are honestly some of my favorite videos on youtube, and the fact that you're the only person I see doing it is badass. I'm super proud to have you as my teacher man, much love.

I grew up in the NYC school system and was never afforded a single music class. Today as an adult, I feel that I was robbed. I am currently trying to learn to play the bass. I am mesmerized by the way you break it down.

You are great man, love this video and look forward to watching more of this content style. I’m late to the party but wanted to express my thanks for what you’ve put together

Love Curtis and this album !!!!!!! Please check Sly & Family,Stone- " There's a Riot Going. On" Bassist Larry Graham literally invented slap bass and brilliantly employed it on this album. One of the funkiest brilliant albums period!!

That Fender Jazz sounds crisp 👌🏿

Thank you, man, for that 11:00 visualization of note reading. These kind of examples help us lazy note readers. 👍❤️. Keep on going with these if you will. 💪

I discover you with this video, and after I watch 20 of your videos, I’ll get a bass tomorrow.

First of all thank you for giving recognition to very talented musicians who might otherwise be overlooked . I am for Chattanooga Tn. and I had the pleasure of playing gigs with Lucky as I was just coming out of high school . Even though I was a trumpet player I was totally blown away by Lucky's bass playing , so much that he taught me how to play some of his favorite licks on bass . Also he was just a Great guy and friend . Thanks again for the post ....

The definitive intro bass line is Curtis Mayfield’s (Don’t Worry) “If there’s a hell below we all going to go”. From his self titled album. Incredible.

Man I love the sound top to bottom on this album. I got it on cd in my 20s. It's so cool to see the bass parts and hear them isolated. Thank you so much for sharing the pdfs too! I'll definitely be playing on the bass and piano

I love the sound of a jazz bass with flats. Great album. Thanks for another great video!

And again thx for this great video. u r a great guy

These are such great videos. Your presentation is so engaging. Detailed enough to give insights without getting bogged down. Plus the material you are selecting .... Really enjoying.

so cool, lots of fun lines to try!

You are very thorough with your transcriptions also. It is appreciated to see that extra little bit.

Excellent analysis of a fabulous album. This has swiftly become my favorite bass themed channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience🙏🏾

Gonna have to shed some of these again

Thanks again for your teaching skills, knowledge and the time it has taken you to do these. It’s just so well done.

Paul, thanks so much for covering this album. Your review is just phenome. I somewhat play piano and I so appreciate guitarists. I read where Curtis wrote the entire soundtrack overnight and they did only one take. AMAZING!!!! Another one of Chicago's finest. Yes...Chicago is my home.

This is great, what a treat! I’m inspired to revisit this recording and Lucky’s work! Thank you!

I love Curtis Mayfield's

thanks for such good information and context. good analysis and technique

Thank you for this video, I have literally been doing an investigation looking for more info on this man !

In 72 I was 8yrs old I seen Shaft and Superfly and love these soundtracks before vcrs. Soundtracks were like listening to movie 💖💖😎😎🔊🔊

SIMPLY AWESOME

Great work Paul, I've searched high and low for a breakdown of what Lucky Scott was doing, great stuff. A prolific writer, many Curtis Mayfield tunes co-written by Lucky were very bass orientated.I'd hope to hear your summations on "Theme from Claudine ", again some great bass work from our late special artist, Joseph Lucky Scott, RIP .

Thanks for this. Lucky was great. Not enough bassist’s I play with now pay enough attention to long and short note differences. I never played with Lucky. I played with his brother Porky(Lebron) with the Impressions. They have a sister that played the bass also. Lucky was one of the best ever.🎉

Absolutely glad I discovered your site! Just getting into the bass and you have simply hooked me into my generation and appreciate your time in explaining the dynamics in the melody of the time!

One of my favorite movies of all TIME!!! Thank You for this! Can you do one for The Mack and/or Willie Hutch?

I can’t read music, but I’m loving Ur content -BIG🎉❤🔥🌞

Very well done sir! A wealth of information!

great contents as always , thank you

Why haven't I seen your stuff before? This is amazing dude!

Another great one! Thanks for doing these videos!

You the good man!! Really good. In Italy where I live they say simply "Bravo." Not shouted just succinctly declared, "Bravo," as you might say, "Nice job."

Love this . I have this cd the super fly and a few others like Roots by Curtis. And a live one . Time to get them out . Great that you are into Oscar pettiford and Soul from the 70s ! It’s the same stuff anyway but some snobs might tell us different. During the 70s I used to walk around London and pretend I was in America ha ha , I watched too much tv I suppose. I was a strange kid . Did you ever see the 1976 King Kong movie ,? There Is a cti Lalo lp towering toccata with Anthony Jackson on bass where they disco King Kong .

I've been playing with a jazz group that does a lot herbie hancock and i've realized I am wanting for funky bass-lines. This helps a lot. Especially the articulation stuff.