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Curtis Mayfield joined The Impressions in 1956. The Impressions were an American vocal group formed in Chicago in 1958. The group's original lineup consisted of Mayfield, Jerry Butler, Arthur Brooks, and Sam Gooden. The Impressions had a number of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, including "For Your Precious Love," "It's All Right," and "People Get Ready." Mayfield left the group in 1970 to pursue a solo career.