Name: Be Attitude - Respect Yourself
Brand: The Staple Singers

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

7232876

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2011-05-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

888072328761

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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The Staple Singers

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

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The Staple Singers were a US gospel and R&B group led by guitarist, singer Roebuck "Pops" Staples and including his daughters Cleotha Staples, Mavis Staples, Yvonne Staples, and son Pervis Staples. From 1976 to 1978, they went by the name The Staples while signed to Warner Bros. They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 as performers.
With their unique blend of gospel harmonies and soulful R&B sound, The Staple Singers captivated audiences across America. Their powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics resonated with listeners during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Influenced by artists like Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, and Solomon Burke, their music remains timeless.
Experience the soul-stirring melodies of The Staple Singers today and discover why they are regarded as one of the most influential groups in American music history. Explore their discography filled with hits like "I'll Take You There" and "Respect Yourself." Immerse yourself in their uplifting sound that continues to inspire generations.

remastered and reissued with two bonus tracks. originally released in 1972, 'be altitude: respect yourself' captures the celebrated family vocal group in what was essentially the third act of their career, according to music historian rob bowman. the staple singers had initially established themselves as a gospel group in the 1950s, then merged with the folk music closely tied to the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and ultimately veered away from protest songs and toward what mavis staples termed 'message music' in the early and mid-1970s. 'be altitude' found a comfortable middle ground between gospel music and secular music. the two previously unreleased bonus tracks - 'walking in water over our head' and an alternate version of 'heavy makes you happy' - were both recorded at the muscle shoals studios in alabama in 1970 and 1972, respectively.

Be Attitude - Respect Yourself

Music GB