Album
Be Altitude: Respect Yourself
1972 · Funk / Soul
11 collectors on Gatefold own this
Be Altitude: Respect Yourself is a Soul & Funk album by The Staple Singers, originally released in 1972. On Gatefold: 49 pressings tracked, owned by 11 collectors.
About
Buoyant, incredibly life-affirming funk-pop abounds on this breakthrough album for the family band. This 1972 effort was the Staple Singers' most successful proper album: "I'll Take You There," "Respect Yourself," and "This World" all charted in the Top 20. And while it's easy to see why those songs charted with a single listen, none of the album consists of filler. This is quite nearly a perfect feel-good record, from the tight, horn-driven arrangements to the wonderfully robust vocals of Mavis Staples. Mavis served as Aretha Franklin's only real competition back in the day, and she sings her heart out throughout this album. Al Bell's arrangements are spot-on throughout, and it's hard to think of a funkier rhythm section than the Muscle Shoals crew at work here.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1This World3:39
- A2Respect Yourself4:54
- A3Name The Missing Word4:03
- A4I'll Take You There4:47
- A5This Old Town (People In This Town)4:42
Side B
- B1We The People3:50
- B2Are You Sure4:27
- B3Who Do You Think You Are? (Jesus Christ The Super Star)4:10
- B4I'm Just Another Soldier3:50
- B5Who3:18
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Gospel
- warm
- uplifting
- spiritual
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
American Record Pressing press, denoted by "ARP" stamp in runouts.
On labels: No large "Stereo". Tracks info NOT aligned vertically to the right of Stax Logo.
Rhythm recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios.
In Memory Of Darnell Isbell And Louis Isbell.
Special Thanks to Terry Manning, Ardent Records, Muscle Shoals Sound Rhythm Section, Ben Cauley and The South Memphis Horns.
Cat# on jacket: STS 3002
Cat# on labels: STS-3002
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Barry BeckettKEYBOARDS
- Ben Cauley
- Cleotha StaplesVOCALS
- David HoodBASS
- Eddie HintonLEAD GUITAR
- Jimmy JohnsonRHYTHM GUITAR
- Mavis StaplesVOCALS
- Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section
- Roebuck StaplesGUITAR, VOCALS
- Roger HawkinsDRUMS
- South Memphis HornsHORNS
- The Memphis HornsHORNS
- Yvonne StaplesVOCALS
11 collectors on Gatefold own this · 49 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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