This Is My Country

The Impressions

This Is My Country

RELEASED: January 01, 1968
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. They Don’t Know 2:47 2. Stay Close to Me 2:03 3. I’m Loving Nothing 2:31 4. Love’s Happening 3:07 5. Gone Away 3:41 6. You Want Somebody Else 3:12 7. So Unusual 2:56 8. My Woman Love 3:02 9. Fool for You 2:52 10. This Is My Country 2:48
Historical Archive
This Is My Country is an album by The Impressions that encapsulates the essence of the group's soulful sound, blending gospel influences with R&B and pop. Released during a significant period of social change in the United States, the album features powerful lyrics that address themes of pride, struggle, and resilience, resonating deeply with the civil rights movement. The Impressions, led by the iconic Curtis Mayfield, crafted songs that not only showcased their vocal harmonies but also served as anthems for empowerment and hope, leaving a lasting legacy in American music.