Keep On Pushing

Keep On Pushing, released in 1964 by The Impressions, is a Chicago soul album led by Curtis Mayfield that blends gospel-rooted vocal harmonies with bright horn and string arrangements. The record pairs Mayfield's high, plaintive lead with tight group harmonies and message-driven lyrics that emphasize uplift and social consciousness. Arrangements by Johnny Pate give the songs a polished, orchestral soul sound that helped shape The Impressions' distinctive style during the civil rights era.