I'm Still Waiting (Curtis Mayfield song)
"I'm Still Waiting" is a Curtis Mayfield composition notable for its recording by post-doo-wop era Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. Mayfield also recorded his version of it with The Impressions. The song was intended for Patti LaBelle and her band mates to record by Mayfield.[1]
The LaBelle version reached number thirty-six on the Hot R&B Singles chart in 1966[2][3] and was featured on their second Atlantic release, Dreamer.[4] The Impressions' version was recorded for their 1967 album, The Fabulous Impressions.
Credits
Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions version
- Lead vocals and guitar by Curtis Mayfield
- Background vocals by Fred Cash and Sam Gooden
- Instrumentation by The Wrecking Crew
Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles version
- Lead vocals by Patti LaBelle
- Background vocals by the Bluebelles: Nona Hendryx, Sarah Dash and Cindy Birdsong
- Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers
References
- ^ Bertei, Adele (2021-03-23). Why Labelle Matters. Univ of TX + ORM. ISBN 978-1-4773-2289-5. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1966-04-02. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Rhythm & Blues Records, 1949-1971. Record Research. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-89820-025-6. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ Bogdanov, Vladimir (2003-08-01). All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. ISBN 978-1-61713-496-8. Retrieved 2025-11-14.