Mavis Staples (album)

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.

Mavis Staples
Studio album by
Mavis Staples
ReleasedJune 16, 1969
GenreR&B, soul
Length33:51
LabelVolt
Producer
Mavis Staples chronology
Mavis Staples
(1969)		 Only for the Lonely
(1970)
Singles from Mavis Staples
  1. "You're Driving Me (To the Arms of a Stranger)"
    Released: August 1969[1]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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
Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Until I Met You"Willie Hutch2:48
2."Sweet Things You Do"
2:38
3."The Choking Kind"Harlan Howard3:24
4."You're Driving Me (To the Arms of a Stranger)"Fred Briggs3:23
5."A House Is Not a Home"
4:27
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Security"Otis Redding2:47
2."Son of a Preacher Man"
2:17
3."Pick Up the Pieces"
3:06
4."Chained"Frank Wilson2:50
5."Good to Me"
3:15
6."You Send Me"L.C. Cook2:56

Personnel

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
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References
  1. "Mavis Staples - You're Driving Me (To The Arms Of A Stranger)". Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  2. "Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  3. "Cashbox - June 28, 1969" (PDF). American Radio History. Cashbox. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  4. "Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples (Original Vinyl Release)". Discogs. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  5. "Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples (CD Reissue)". Discogs. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
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