We Get By

We Get By is the fourteenth studio album by American R&B, soul and gospel singer Mavis Staples. It was released on May 24, 2019, by Anti-.

The album's cover features the photograph "Outside Looking In" by Gordon Parks from his 1956 photo essay The Restraints: Open and Hidden. The album was chosen as a 'Favorite Blues Album' by AllMusic.

Background The album was announced on March 20, 2019. It was produced and written by Ben Harper. Staples and Harper had previously collaborated on "Love and Trust", a song from Staples' 2016 album, Livin' on a High Note. The album's lead single, "Change", was released on the same day, along with the album's pre-order. In a statement, Staples said, "These songs are delivering such a strong message. We truly need to make a change if we want this world to be better."

Track listing

Personnel Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. Mavis Staples – vocals, co-production Ben Harper – production Rick Holmstrom – guitar, co-production Jeff Turmes – bass, co-production Stephen Hodges – drums, co-production Donny Gerrard – vocals, co-production C.C. White – backing vocals Laura Mace – backing vocals Ethan Allen – co-production, recording, mixing Matt Tuggle – engineering assistance Gordon Parks – cover photograph ("Outside Looking In")

Charts Chart (2019) Peakposition French Albums (SNEP) 113

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