Be Altitude: Respect Yourself is a Soul & Funk album by The Staple Singers, originally released in 1972. On Gatefold: 48 pressings tracked, owned by 6 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Gospel
- warm
- uplifting
- spiritual
About
Buoyant, incredibly life-affirming funk-pop abounds on this breakthrough album for the family band. This 1972 effort was the Staple Singers' most successful proper album: "I'll Take You There," "Respect Yourself," and "This World" all charted in the Top 20. And while it's easy to see why those songs charted with a single listen, none of the album consists of filler. This is quite nearly a perfect feel-good record, from the tight, horn-driven arrangements to the wonderfully robust vocals of Mavis Staples. Mavis served as Aretha Franklin's only real competition back in the day, and she sings her heart out throughout this album. Al Bell's arrangements are spot-on throughout, and it's hard to think of a funkier rhythm section than the Muscle Shoals crew at work here.
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Tracklist
- 1This World3:34
- 2Respect Yourself4:51
- 3Name the Missing Word4:00
- 4I'll Take You There4:33
- 5This Old Town (People in This Town)4:41
- 6We the People3:47
- 7Are You Sure4:26
- 8Who Do You Think You Are? (Jesus Christ the Super Star)4:05
- 9I'm Just Another Soldier3:48
- 10Who3:16
Credits
Performers
- South Memphis HornsHORNS
- Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section
- The Memphis HornsHORNS
- David HoodBASS
- Roger HawkinsDRUMS
- Roebuck StaplesGUITAR VOCALS
- Barry BeckettKEYBOARDS
- Eddie HintonLEAD GUITAR
- Jimmy JohnsonRHYTHM GUITAR
- Cleotha StaplesVOCALS
- Mavis StaplesVOCALS
- Yvonne StaplesVOCALS
- Ben Cauley
6 collectors on Gatefold own this · 48 pressings tracked on Gatefold