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The Impressions, 1963
Written by Curtis Mayfield
This song must have sounded strikingly exotic in the time of its release. On the surface, it draws from familiar territory: falsetto-led doo-wop phrasing and a smooth R&B group chorus. The setting, however, is not typical. A flamenco-tinged melody, accented by crisp, insistent castanets, gives the track a sense of movement and mystery. At the center is Mayfield's voice: light, controlled, and quietly expressive, never overstating the allure of the song's enigmatic figure. A percussion-driven bridge tightness the mood as the rhythm takes on a faint urgency.
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