one by one / ridin' high

1965’s “One By One” sandwiches two fine Curtis Mayfield originals with 10 standards which the trio’s incredible harmonies and Johnny Pate’s arrangements transform. “Ridin’ High” was cut around the same time and returns Curtis to the foreground as writer on 10 of the sides, many already covered by Jerry Butler, Major Lance and Gene Chandler.
Track listing:ONE BY ONE: TWILIGHT TIME • I WANNA BE AROUND • NATURE BOY • JUST ONE KISS FROM YOU • I WANT TO BE WITH YOU • ANSWER ME, MY LOVE • IT’S NOT UNUSUAL • 8. WITHOUT A SONG • FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU • MY PRAYER • MONA LISA • LONELY MAN RIDIN’ HIGH: RIDIN’ HIGH • NO ONE ELSE • GOTTA GET AWAY • I NEED TO BELONG TO SOMEONE • RIGHT ON TIME • I NEED YOU • TOO SLOW • MAN’S TEMPTATION • THAT’S WHAT MAMA SAY • LET IT BE ME • I’M A TELLING YOU