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Mavis Staples (album) 
Summary
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.
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| Released | June 16, 1969 | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 33:51 | |||
| Label | Volt | |||
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Critical reception edit
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| 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.