The Best of the Staple Singers [Stax] The Staple Singers

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  • Release Date: 11/07/1991
  • Original Release: 1990
  • Sales Rank: 30,707
  • Label: FANTASY
  • UPC: 025218300728

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The Best of the Staple Singers [Stax]

1LISTENHeavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom-Boom) 3:04
2LISTENYou've Got to Earn It 3:29
3LISTENLove Is Plentiful 2:30
4LISTENThis World 3:30
5LISTEN(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay 3:09
6LISTENThe Weight 4:31
7LISTENRespect Yourself 4:54
8LISTENWe'll Get Over 2:53
9LISTENI'll Take You There 4:47
10LISTENOh la de Da 3:34
11LISTENBe What You Are 5:01
12LISTENThis Old Town (People in This Town) 4:42
13LISTENIf You're Ready (Come Go with Me) 4:27
14LISTENTouch a Hand (Make a Friend) 4:02
15LISTENMy Main Man 2:12
16LISTENCity in the Sky 3:51

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Editorial Reviews

The best and most famous cuts from their glory years at Stax. Includes their massive hits "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There"; less famous but similar gospel-funk fusions like "Touch a Hand (Make a Friend)" and "Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom Boom)"; and less expected items like a cover of "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay." It does not, however, have their 1975 number one single "Let's Do It Again," which they recorded just after cutting their ties to Stax. Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews

Essential.by HCaulfield11

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March 16, 2009: You see, The Staple Singers, in my opinion are an inextricable part of musicology, as well as Black American History. And the reason--with all due respect to the rest of the family--is Mavis Staples. The sound of Mavis Staples voice is the illustration of the state of Black Music in the era of Stax Music. It's labored, pained, but at the same time hopeful and deep. The combination of Mavis' lead, and just the way the track sounds--like the unmistakable groove of "I'll Take You There", for starters--thanks to the backing vocals and band...indescribable. Real lovers of soul music, those who want to know the influences of today's genuine R&B artists (Prince, Alicia Keys, Raphael Saddiq, Leela James), know that The Staple Singers were more than just another group. They were an American Music institution. This collection shows why.

The Best Ofby Anonymous

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December 08, 2005: "Respect Yourself" "If You're Ready" "Sha-Na-boom-Boom" "Toach a Hand" and "Oh la de Da" are all titles ive loved and appreciated but there is nothing new on this album - enough to be a good album in my view. So,a download of my favorite titles would be a beter valua title.


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