Album

Respect Yourself

The Staple Singers

1971 · Funk / Soul

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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Respect Yourself by The Staple Singers

Respect Yourself is a Soul & Funk album by The Staple Singers, originally released in 1971. On Gatefold: 32 pressings tracked.

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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

  1. 1This World3:34
  2. 2Respect Yourself4:51
  3. 3Name the Missing Word4:00
  4. 4I'll Take You There4:33
  5. 5This Old Town (People in This Town)4:41
  6. 6We the People3:47
  7. 7Are You Sure4:26
  8. 8Who Do You Think You Are? (Jesus Christ the Super Star)4:05
  9. 9I'm Just Another Soldier3:48
  10. 10Who3:16

Sound DNA

  • Soul & Funk
  • Funk
  • raw
  • earnest
  • spiritual

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Rhythm Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound studios, Muscle Shoals, Ala.
"You're Gonna Make Me Cry" - Taken from the LP "The Staple Swingers", TS-2034
Stax Records Inc., 98 North Avalon, Memphis. USA

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Rare pressing on Gatefold · 32 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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