Mavis Staples (album) explained

Mavis Staples
Type:	studio
Artist:	Mavis Staples
Cover:	MavisStaples1969Album.png
Released:	June 16, 1969
Genre:	R&B, soul
Length:	33:51
Label:	Volt
Next Title:	Only for the Lonely
Next Year:	1970

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."^[1]

Personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes.^{[2] [3]}

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cashbox - June 28, 1969 . American Radio History . Cashbox . 26 February 2019.
2. Web site: Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples (Original Vinyl Release) . Discogs . 26 February 2019 . en.
3. Web site: Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples (CD Reissue) . Discogs . 26 February 2019 . en.