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1969 studio album by Mavis Staples
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

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.

Critical reception

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AllMusic

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."

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.

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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