Mavis Staples (album)
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| Released | June 16, 1969 | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 33:51 | |||
| Label | Volt | |||
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Mavis Staples is the debut solo studio by American rhythm and blues and gospel singer Mavis Staples. It was released on June 16, 1969, by Volt Records.
Critical reception[edit]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
Cashbox published a review of the album in the issue dated June 28, 1969, which said, "Mavis Staples, of the famed Staple Singers gospel group, goes solo and soul in this Steve Cropper-produced set, and the album's appeal could easily spread to the underground/contemporary market. Mavis unleashes a trained, experienced and powerful voice on such items as "The Choking Kind," "A House Is Not a Home," "Son of a Preacher Man," "Chained," "Security" and "You Send Me."[3]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Until I Met You" | Willie Hutch | 2:48 |
| 2. | "Sweet Things You Do" | 2:38 | |
| 3. | "The Choking Kind" | Harlan Howard | 3:24 |
| 4. | "You're Driving Me (To the Arms of a Stranger)" | Fred Briggs | 3:23 |
| 5. | "A House Is Not a Home" | 4:27 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Security" | Otis Redding | 2:47 |
| 2. | "Son of a Preacher Man" | 2:17 | |
| 3. | "Pick Up the Pieces" |
| 3:06 |
| 4. | "Chained" | Frank Wilson | 2:50 |
| 5. | "Good to Me" |
| 3:15 |
| 6. | "You Send Me" | L.C. Cook | 2:56 |
Personnel[edit]
Adapted from the album liner notes.[4][5]
- James Alexander - bass
- Barry Beckett - keyboards
- Al Bell - producer
- Ron Capone - engineer
- Steve Cropper - producer, arranger, guitar
- Donald "Duck" Dunn - bass
- Willie Hall - drums
- Roger Hawkins - drums
- Isaac Hayes - organ
- Edward Hinton - guitar
- David Hood - bass
- Al Jackson, Jr. - drums
- Beverly Parker - cover design
- Bob Smith - cover photography
- Mavis Staples - lead vocals
- Marvell Thomas - piano
- Honeya Thompson - art direction
References[edit]
- ^ "Mavis Staples - You're Driving Me (To The Arms Of A Stranger)". Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ "Cashbox - June 28, 1969" (PDF). American Radio History. Cashbox. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples (Original Vinyl Release)". Discogs. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples (CD Reissue)". Discogs. Retrieved 26 February 2019.