The Staple Singers
Chicago, United States • 1948-01-01 – 1994-01-01
Biography
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".
Discography
Be Altitude: Respect Yourself
1972
Pass It On
1976
Be What You Are
1973
Soul Folk In Action
1968
Why
1966
The Staple Singers
1985
Hold On To Your Dream
1981
Unlock Your Mind
1978
City In The Sky
1974
The Staple Swingers
1971
Family Tree
1977
We'll Get Over
1969
What The World Needs Now Is Love
1968
For What It's Worth
1967
Pray On
1967
Amen!
1965
Freedom Highway
1965
This Little Light
1965
Hammer And Nails
1962
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