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
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
Personnel Adapted from the album liner notes. Barry Beckett - keyboards Al Bell - producer Ron Capone - engineer Steve Cropper - producer, arranger, guitar James Alexander, Donald Dunn, David Hood - bass guitar Willie Hall, Roger Hawkins, Al Jackson Jr. - drums Isaac Hayes - organ Eddie Hinton - guitar Beverly Parker - cover design Bob Smith - cover photography Mavis Staples - lead vocals Marvell Thomas - piano Honeya Thompson - art direction
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