Mavis Staples – Mavis Staples

Description

‘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. 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.”

Tracklist:

A1 Until I Met You
A2 Sweet Things You Do
A3 The Choking Kind
A4 You’re Driving Me (To The Arms Of A Stranger)
A5 A House Is Not A Home
B1 Security
B2 Son Of A Preacher Man
B3 Pick Up The Pieces
B4 Chained
B5 Good To Me
B6 You Send Me