I remember listening to Mavis sing "I'll take you there" in the late 60's and early 70's and her sound was magical and sensual, it made me feel up... I was 10 yrs old then and loved her style... she and her group is the "I GOT A DREAM", personified in all dimensions.
noel cleghorn ... maybe I'm an idiot but I do not know the word...litomasess ... but I could tell you... her voice is like an angel singing... and you talking about sexy that the one voice I could have married didn't even care what she look like
I love her voice, I have from the beginning! Good old fashioned mixture of soul and gospel. Ain't nothing better!! Thankyou so much for posting I love it!!!!
Amen, amen , amen!! I absolutely love it when a singer truly feels their songs. . .makes for an awesome experience. Love Mavis' crescendo and the way she is spent afterward, 7:15-7:59
i had commented 5 years ago but i now see some comments that i want to silence the staple singers are the ones that put people together in their music the message are seeking and gathering those folk that are apart it is what the world need then and now even worse these songs are needed in the churches clubs theater's parks all over we will be a better place if we practice what mavis potrays LOVE the utmost importance is love sing it mavis let them feel it in their bones their heart is tough bones softer sing on angel mavis peace
I remember having the biggest crush on Mavis Staples as young kind. All of my friends were into Funkedelics, Bootsy albums and here I am, bringing along my Staple Singers albums. But today, Mavis is still making music...so there!
Heartbreaking to know that it's gone forever -- "Touch a Hand, Make a Friend" has been replaced by 'DON'T TOUCH ME! GET AWAY FROM ME!" as we "socailly distance" ourselves (and mask our faces from one another) just in order to stay alive. Our bodies will survive --- but our souls . . .???
The Staples Singers Probably doesn't remember my Sister's My Brother & my Dad was on the Same Program with the Staples Singers in the South at East Side High School Auditorium in Cleveland Mississippi we Song one of their Song I don't remember which one but we were so Nervous just knowing we were on the Program with them we have always sang their Songs ❤️😇🙏
She's a bizarre mix of Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Etta James, Aretha and Whitney Houston as singers and Viola Davis as show(wo)manship... or in other words they are all like Mavis Staples...
LOL!! OlaDaylax... But to answer your question, according to Mavis (from a radio interview, about a year ago) all of the siblings are still alive and well, but unfortunately, Cleotha has Alzheimer's, and it's at the worse stage where her memory is pretty much gone.
the difference is, the father is a member of the group; not the manager. Also, they embraced their spirituality; the Jacksons were at odds with theirs.
I was gonna say "this aint a gospel record" b4 I listened to the whole performance. I was thinking of the original studio version on their 1973 album, which I loved. But...THIS is indeed a gospel record here!! Wow!
Introduced to their music by my youth pastor in the 70's. Always have had an impact on my life. Makes you want to do more and be more for Jesus.... PTL
When Mavis sings it's impossible for me not to believe every single word she says. In all honesty, I never believed in the faith, goodness, and especially any sort of spirit we all have inside of us. And most definitely I had no belief in God. Mavis Staples is responsible for showing me what spirit is. How could anyone watch this lady and not know spirit or truth? It wasn't long after I first heard the Staples, and my want to believe, I was touched by His hand. And still holding hers.
i had the pleasure of seeing mavis in concert in germany a little while ago and the beautiful vibes that she floated over us let me know angels are amongst us. i would have loved to have seen mavis and the great sam cooke sing together love and peace and many thanks for posting this wonderful lady j vincent edwards
@grodvil what in hell or heaven does this comment have anything in relation to the video??? i'm actually curious now, was there something in the video that made you tick?
I so LOVE You Tube!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this footage. . .Nine minutes of greatness. . .[bowing with my arms doing that wave motion] We're not worthy. . .we're not worthy!
Absolutely awesome. God Bless them all. I saw them in ine 70's and they opened for van Morrison. It was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. And I have seen a few.......
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There is just something extra in Mavis - never heard anyone else like her. She took this song on away from here.
I remember listening to Mavis sing "I'll take you there" in the late 60's and early 70's and her sound was magical and sensual, it made me feel up... I was 10 yrs old then and loved her style... she and her group is the "I GOT A DREAM", personified in all dimensions.
oh boy - her emotion at the end (4:02) - she's feeling it! don't know what she's thinking, but bless her soul!
This is the greatest female singer ever lived no one can test her performance she is the litmostess by which all other singers are judged
+noel cleghorn Yes she is!!!!
noel cleghorn ... maybe I'm an idiot but I do not know the word...litomasess ... but I could tell you... her voice is like an angel singing... and you talking about sexy that the one voice I could have married didn't even care what she look like
Do you mean litmus test?
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That Way Down Smoky Groovin Voice You can't get enough of. MAVIS !
Mavis's voice is beyond...I love her. (I love their outfits too!)
Mavis was one delightful lady back in the day!
I love her voice, I have from the beginning!
Good old fashioned mixture of soul and gospel.
Ain't nothing better!!
Thankyou so much for posting
I love it!!!!
Brought tears to my eyes remembering those days and thinking that the song is still applicable today. Beautiful song and worthy talent!
Blessings
I LOVE IT! This is what you call:
GROWN FOLKS MUSIC!
Mavis' voice is the essence of Soul music! I love you Mavis!!! My favorite singer of all times!
Love, harmony, and amazing voices. I love the vibe, message, and watch this over and over! Thank you!
The spirit of the Lord was all over Mavis!! Hallelujah!!! You can see in her eyes.
YES!!!
I was about to say that!
2018 and we need the words of this song!!!
A real american Queen, a beautiful soul Happy Birthday Mavis Staples thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with the world
Amen, amen , amen!! I absolutely love it when a singer truly feels their songs. . .makes for an awesome experience. Love Mavis' crescendo and the way she is spent afterward, 7:15-7:59
I fill it in my bones!!!!!!!!!!
Soul comes from the heart, it is the true and honest feeling. To sing with SOUL is to sing from the heart. The essence of the human body.
This fills my heart- Mavis is beyond special
Love,Love,Love Mavis, the only rival to James Brown as the funkiest person who ever lived!
this woman is pure beauty.. i love her... and her voice... i love mavis staples!!! and the staple singers!!!
pure unadulterated soul
Amen to that. She's awesome.
i had commented 5 years ago but i now see some comments that i want to silence the staple singers are the ones that put people together in their music the message are seeking and gathering those folk that are apart it is what the world need then and now even worse these songs are needed in the churches clubs theater's parks all over we will be a better place if we practice what mavis potrays LOVE the utmost importance is love sing it mavis let them feel it in their bones their heart is tough bones softer sing on angel mavis peace
Ms Mavis is so grate she is sent by God,I love her oh thank God for this voice.
If Aretha is the Queen, Mavis is the Empress of Soul.
That is Nina Simone's title.
Love her voice. Could listen to her all day. Also love that sweet dimple in her cheek.
I remember having the biggest crush on Mavis Staples as young kind. All of my friends were into Funkedelics, Bootsy albums and here I am, bringing along my Staple Singers albums. But today, Mavis is still making music...so there!
This is so wonderfull and heartwarming.
M A G N I F I Q U E
Heartbreaking to know that it's gone forever -- "Touch a Hand, Make a Friend" has been replaced by 'DON'T TOUCH ME! GET AWAY FROM ME!" as we "socailly distance" ourselves (and mask our faces from one another) just in order to stay alive. Our bodies will survive --- but our souls . . .???
What a breathtaking performance and voice! Gave me the shivers..damn why can't I get such festival, with such soul again...:(
What an exquisite performance by Mavis.
Oh Yeah !! FeeL It!!
HOW IS IT THAT " TELLIN LIES" IS NO WHERE ON YOU TUBE?
I don't know if I commented on this before but I believe I did I will marry that woman in a minute ..even now
when I hear mavis sing I feel angels all around me. thank you lord for blessing us with her
AWESOME.,,,,AND MAVIS IS REALLY REALLY NICE TOO
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The Staples Singers Probably doesn't remember my Sister's My Brother & my Dad was on the Same Program with the Staples Singers in the South at East Side High School Auditorium in Cleveland Mississippi we Song one of their Song I don't remember which one but we were so Nervous just knowing we were on the Program with them we have always sang their Songs ❤️😇🙏
She's a bizarre mix of Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Etta James, Aretha and Whitney Houston as singers and Viola Davis as show(wo)manship... or in other words they are all like Mavis Staples...
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FEEL GOOD MUSIC RIGHT HERE!!!Love the Staple Singers!
Electrifying
The first lady.
Show some LOVE
Ugh I want this whole set performance. How long was this set? What other songs did they perform?
+blessed4areason Respect Yourself, was always one of my favorites. I loved them!
So much soul in that unique voice! So much to express in song!
LOL!! OlaDaylax...
But to answer your question, according to Mavis (from a radio interview, about a year ago) all of the siblings are still alive and well, but unfortunately, Cleotha has Alzheimer's, and it's at the worse stage where her memory is pretty much gone.
A real voice.
Actually there were five siblings. Cynthia, the youngest died many years ago.(1974 i think) She did not perform with the group.
the difference is, the father is a member of the group; not the manager. Also, they embraced their spirituality; the Jacksons were at odds with theirs.
I was gonna say "this aint a gospel record"
b4 I listened to the whole performance. I was thinking of the original studio version on their 1973 album, which I loved.
But...THIS is indeed a gospel record here!!
Wow!
That was Ann Nesby's granddaughter from the group Sounds of Blackness.
Mavis does not have children.
sounds like Bob Seeger "might have" been inspired by this song to write Old Time Rock and Roll
Deep Deep Soul! Have Mercy!
Touch.today.the.world.peopl.need.it❤❤❤
Introduced to their music by my youth pastor in the 70's. Always have had an impact on my life. Makes you want to do more and be more for Jesus.... PTL
Mavis got one hell of a voice! Love her.
Always love to hear music from my hometown folks.
Reach Out and Touch Some Body. He Can.
There music always makes me feel good!
Nobody now living has a voice like Mavis! I just love her!
Nice...
Never saw them perform-
Thanks!!
Mavis is the unknown queen of soal
Miss Mavis taking flight! grew up with that sound
Don't Sleep on that Bass!!
this is the definition of SOUL IN MUSIC!!!!!
When Mavis sings it's impossible for me not to believe every single word she says. In all honesty, I never believed in the faith, goodness, and especially any sort of spirit we all have inside of us. And most definitely I had no belief in God. Mavis Staples is responsible for showing me what spirit is. How could anyone watch this lady and not know spirit or truth? It wasn't long after I first heard the Staples, and my want to believe, I was touched by His hand. And still holding hers.
wow what a vid.....what a voice..
i loved this song from the beginnin
Lord knows we need this
Classic video !!!,.ktf.
This Quaker loves this song!
Really Doe.......
!!!!!! !!!!! :-Q
Reach Out, Bump An Elbow, Make A Friend
You over HeRE!
i had the pleasure of seeing mavis in concert in germany a little while ago and the beautiful vibes that she floated over us let me know angels are amongst us. i would have loved to have seen mavis and the great sam cooke sing together love and peace and many thanks for posting this wonderful lady j vincent edwards
Great video
Well
Simply WOW
@grodvil what in hell or heaven does this comment have anything in relation to the video??? i'm actually curious now, was there something in the video that made you tick?
how com nobody can duplicate this womans voice,?/lol..its just awesome da mold was broken when she was made i think lol...lov u mavis..
I so LOVE You Tube!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this footage. . .Nine minutes of greatness. . .[bowing with my arms doing that wave motion] We're not worthy. . .we're not worthy!
This was in the years where singers could actually sing....I don't know what the hell has happened to the present music. o.O
,🇿🇦🇿🇦 i feel it in my bones.
Wonderful song still in 2021
Absolutely awesome.
God Bless them all. I saw them in ine 70's and they opened for van Morrison. It was one of the best concerts I have ever seen.
And I have seen a few.......
Mavis was touched by the spirit. Amen 🙏
Great LIVE Performance!
This Sister was just 'stacked' with that BODY!!!! Go Marvis!
By the way, Love this remake of the song too.
There have only been 2 Greatest Female Gospel singers in this world: Mahalia and Mavis! I LOVE it!
LMAO @ 5:30 - 5:40
Yes, we all need to reach out
thats sad
Is that what they call "SOUL"?
I love this song!
So much HARMONY
I love them still!
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