The Staple Singers’ “When Will We Be Paid?” originally appeared on the group’s 1969 LP We’ll Get Over and was released as a single late in that same year. The tune, written by Randall Stewart and produced by Steve Cropper … Continue reading →
Abba Unseen – In Pictures An ABBA exhibition opens in London’s Southbank on the 14th of this month featuring little seen photos, memorabilia, and costumes. The show runs until April 29, 2018. You’ll want to read all about it. The … Continue reading →
The Staple Singers are swingin’ high in the sky for their latest release, “Love Is Plentiful.” “Love Is Plentiful” was released as a single (November, 1970, #31 Soul charts) and appeared on the early 1971 L.P., The Staple Swingers. The … Continue reading →
The Staple Singers‘ “Oh La De Da” first appeared on the Wattstax soundtrack album in 1973 and later on the group’s City in the Sky L.P. of 1974. The song hit #33 on the US Billboard Hot 100. (Image source: … Continue reading →
Roll Playback! Here’s The Staple Singers performing “If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me)” on Soul Train in 1973. “If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me)” originally appeared on the Be What You Are L.P. and rose to #9 on … Continue reading →
Rolling Stone reports: Mavis Staples’ Ode to Joy: How M. Ward, Neko Case and More Shaped New LP Quote: “Livin’ on a High Note isn’t just the name of Mavis Staples’ new album, out February 19th; it’s also how she … Continue reading →