The Staple Singers

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Years Active
1948 – 1994 (46 years)
Founded In
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
The Staple Singers was an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group from Chicago who signed their first professional contract in 1952. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914–2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (1934–2013), Pervis (1935-2021), Yvonne (1937-2018), and Mavis (b. 1939). They are best-remembered for their 1970s hits "Respect Yourself", "I'll Take You There", "If You're Ready (Come Go with Me)", and "Let's Do It Again". In 1999 the group was inducted into the Rock and … read more
The Staple Singers was an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group from Chicago who signed their first professional contract in 1952. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914–2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (1934–2013), Pervis (1935-2021), … read more
The Staple Singers was an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group from Chicago who signed their first professional contract in 1952. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914–2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (1934–2013), Pervis (1935-2021), Yvonne (1937-2018), and Mavis (b. 1939). They are best-remembered for th… read more

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1 Play track The Very Best Of The Staple Singers I'll Take You There
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 1,064 listeners
2 Play track The Very Best Of The Staple Singers Respect Yourself
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 295 listeners
3 Play track Let's Do It Again - Greatest Hits Let's Do It Again
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 182 listeners
4 Play track Stax Profiles - The Staple Singers The Weight
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5 Play track The Very Best Of The Staple Singers If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
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6 Play track Faith And Grace: A Family Journey 1953-1976 Masters Of War
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7 Play track Freedom Highway For What It's Worth
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8 Play track The Best Of The Staple Singers Stand By Me
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9 Play track The Best Of The Staple Singers Uncloudy Day
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10 Play track The Very Best Of The Staple Singers Long Walk To D.C.
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Albums

  1. 210,756 listeners

    1 Jan 2007 · 20 tracks

    The Very Best Of The Staple Singers
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  2. 77,634 listeners

    1962 · 12 tracks

    The Best Of The Staple Singers
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  3. 51,154 listeners

    8 Jul 1991 · 18 tracks

    Freedom Highway
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  4. 50,363 listeners

    1 Jan 1968 · 11 tracks

    Soul Folk in Action
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