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The Staple Singers were a United States gospel, soul, and R&B singing group featuring three daughters & their father, Pops Staples, the patriarch of the family, who formed the Chicago based group in 1951. They signed with United Records, then Vee-Jay, Riverside, Epic and, eventually, the black-owned indie Stax Records label where they hit their most fertile commercial peak in the early 1970’s.
In 1967, on Columbia subsidiary Epic the Staple Singers first began moving into mainstream pop markets with “Why (Am I Treated So Bad)” and “For What It’s Worth” (written by Stephen Stills[/track]). In 1968, the Staple Singers signed to Stax and released two albums recorded with Steve Cropper of Booker T & The MG’s fame - Soul Folk in Action and We’ll Get Over. By 1970, Al Bell had become producer, and the family began recording at the famed Muscle Shoals studio, moving in a more funk and soul direction. The first Stax hit was “Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom Boom)”. In 1972, the group had a No. 1 hit in the United States with “I’ll Take You There.” Their 1972 recording on Stax of “Respect Yourself,” written by Luther Ingram and Mack Rice, was number 2 on the R&B charts and a top 40 pop hit as well. The song’s theme of self-empowerment had universal appeal, released in the period immediately following the intense American civil rights movement of the 1960s.
In 1967, on Columbia subsidiary Epic the Staple Singers first began moving into mainstream pop markets with “Why (Am I Treated So Bad)” and “
For What It’s Worth” (written by Stephen Stills[/track]). In 1968, the Staple Singers signed to Stax and released two albums recorded with Steve Cropper of Booker T & The MG’s fame - Soul Folk in Action and We’ll Get Over. By 1970, Al Bell had become producer, and the family began recording at the famed Muscle Shoals studio, moving in a more funk and soul direction. The first Stax hit was “Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom Boom)”. In 1972, the group had a No. 1 hit in the United States with “I’ll Take You There.” Their 1972 recording on Stax of “Respect Yourself,” written by Luther Ingram and Mack Rice, was number 2 on the R&B charts and a top 40 pop hit as well. The song’s theme of self-empowerment had universal appeal, released in the period immediately following the intense American civil rights movement of the 1960s.
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Druid66 wrote:
The Staples family has given so much good stuff. "Heavy makes you happy", indeed.
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Snow1nJuly wrote:
good song
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bedvelvet wrote:
God sent voices.
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Hutsmod wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Staple+Singers/+images/56676045 let's make this the default
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jazzthieve wrote:
My guide into soul and gospel
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latreasemayfiel wrote:
becareful of the stones tht u throw tha best song iv ever heard by the staple singers...
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ShiningStar911 wrote:
♥♪♥♥ The Staple Singers ♥♥♫♥
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mendress99 wrote:
Where is Long Walk to D.C.?
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ravinglunachick wrote:
OH MY GOD It's HIM!!! From David Byrne's movie "True Stories" I fell in love w/him instantly....so much soul....OH I FEEL IT!!!! =) Whew!
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LiamGallagher wrote:
thats proper singin
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jinxnscooter wrote:
THANK GAWD FOR THE STAPLE SINGERS!!!! pops staples is my hero...
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BackNDaDay90 wrote:
Love them! My grandma says we're related to them in some way.
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AaronMcD wrote:
yes i'm r.............
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seniorbabi2009 wrote:
I love this song it reminds me of my grandmother who used to sing this to me when I was four years old. so yeah it brings back some good memories.
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bryantee wrote:
Muscle Shoals!
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luckylollyme wrote:
I love Mavis Staples voice
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noisefuljoy wrote:
This is a bolt of truth, powered by the holy spirit. Something real in a world of BS. Please check out Marty Stuart's "Soul's Chapel" album. It is a tribute to Pops Staple, and features Pop's guitar, and Mavis guests on a track or two. It is a masterpiece.
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Ton87 wrote:
Waaaade in the waaaater.
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mwchurst wrote:
Looking forward to seeing Mavis Staples live in London next week!
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voihelvetti wrote:
I think it was more that the Band was good enough for them.
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