My grandmother Dester White and Mr.L.Dawson use to sing this song in their gospel group back in the 60's. Mr.L.Dawson has passed on now but, my grandmother Dester White is still here and still singing these songs today. Believe it or not!We love this kind of gospel singing down here in Mississippi!The Land Boys of Millry, Alabama.
I saw them at the Filmore East long ago. Just Pops, Mavis and the sisters and thier brother. NO BACKUP BAND (I forgot who they opened for). They brought the house down. The ladies came down the aisles (Mavis shook my brothers hand). It was one of the most moving, Soulful shows I've ever seen.
It's the story of the oppressed in this world. Simply born into a cold, unforgiving world & beat down by society for being poor & uneducated, can break a person down. A life like that is enough to make anybody cry out, "Lord, why am I treated so bad!".
In Chicago, the early 60's allowed viewing of the Staple Singers on a Sunday gospel broadcast channel called "Jubilee Showcase." Back then many greats lived on the south side. I remember sitting at a locale restaurant where Pops was eating. I admire the Staple family for their musical contributions.
Yes, that's it! And thanks for providing the name. Would you happen to know the name of the host of Jubilee Showcase? What an interesting broadcast which included many gospel greats of that time.
Their outfits look really nice. I 😍. I connect to this song. I experienced what he was saying. I asked my mom the same questions and I loved the old revival meeting and the choirs.
...thanks SO much for taking th time to share this wonderful document...I probably wouldn't have ever seen it if not for your upload...cheers....peace...
Pops and Hubert Sumlin took their Charlie Patton inspiration to Chicago and plugged in and rocked the world...passing the tradition to Curtis Mayfield, who did his thing. R. Kelly almost kept it real and Common showed much respect. I have high hopes for Jennifer Hudson, if she doesn't disappear from dieting. Feed your tradition and PASS IT ON Chicago.
Part II: One more note--I believe that NYU film student Amalie Rothchild came up with most of the film segments that were shown before and during the light show. An unofficial Fillmore theater photographer, she produced one of the most comprehensive photo records of the place, which can be seen in her marvelous photographic memoir: Live At The Fillmore East.
Yes I knew you meant 1960's Sis in Christ....U know we as people all get together black white red or green to unleash threw the Gospel what JESUS has done for us.... Ain't GOD good ....
Thanks for your response, macvoutie. As I recall, Bill Graham had to occasionally berate the audience not to stand, jump, or dance on the chairs as they were destroying them. It has been said that there were plenty of narcs down there as well, though they were apparently looking for those trading in harder stuff and didn't hassle the pot-heads.
@witchcerridwen "Moaning",in this manner,is your spirit connecting with God's Holy Spirit,within yourself,so that intense needs that you may not know or understand how to express in words can be deciphered and met,through your faith in the ALMIGHTY GOD,who is our Creator. Satan can not interfere with this because he has no way of knowing what our spirit and soul needs.God does.Praise our Father.It has nothing to do with "tongues".
Its so Amazing 👀 seeing footage of my Family & Cuz Mavis is still going Strong @80 God is An Awesome God RIH Pop cleo Vonnie Timeless Music!💗💗💗
Yes she is. I saw her in Cleveland two weeks ago. She was awesome l.
Such an important part of music history Ron......and we still treasure them. Loved Pops guitar style
Your family has brought so much joy. I catch Mavis whenever I can.
You will be proud for such a beautiful family! They'd spread so much love and joy. (I've been a fan since 1967. Best from Amsterdam Ron!)
A tip: watch movies on Flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies recently.
My grandmother Dester White and Mr.L.Dawson use to sing this song in their gospel group back in the 60's. Mr.L.Dawson has passed on now but, my grandmother Dester White is still here and still singing these songs today. Believe it or not!We love this kind of gospel singing down here in Mississippi!The Land Boys of Millry, Alabama.
My folk from Leland Mississippi!
Love it! POPs and his family are an American Treasure. No other group like them.
Met pops when i was nine..Glad I did!
I saw them at the Filmore East long ago. Just Pops, Mavis and the sisters and thier brother. NO BACKUP BAND (I forgot who they opened for). They brought the house down. The ladies came down the aisles (Mavis shook my brothers hand). It was one of the most moving, Soulful shows I've ever seen.
I saw them singing gospel in church twice in Pittsburgh (in maybe '59 & 60). Pops shook everybody's hand as we entered the church.
Pops Staples & Bo Diddley..two of the coolest cats Ive ever seen on a guitar
I've loved Cannonball Adderley's version of this for more than forty years, and I finally got around to checking out the original. Amazingly soulful.
Sweet Inspirations did it too, first album.
You gotta listen to “You’re nothing but a hound dog” sung by the giant it was written for the very day the songwriters met her.
It's the story of the oppressed in this world. Simply born into a cold, unforgiving world & beat down by society for being poor & uneducated, can break a person down. A life like that is enough to make anybody cry out, "Lord, why am I treated so bad!".
I'm from Grenada, Mississippi
What a treat to find this.
In Chicago, the early 60's allowed viewing of the Staple Singers on a Sunday gospel broadcast channel called "Jubilee Showcase." Back then many greats lived on the south side. I remember sitting at a locale restaurant where Pops was eating. I admire the Staple family for their musical contributions.
Carmen Jean you old!!!
Jubilee Showcase?
Yes, that's it! And thanks for providing the name. Would you happen to know the name of the host of Jubilee Showcase? What an interesting broadcast which included many gospel greats of that time.
Amen is all I can say, leaves me speechless. Amen.
Just saw Mavis and the band doing this song at Yoshi's in Oakland...SO glad I was there.
These guys here, they may have crossovered, but they stayed true to their roots. Class act all the way. Pops wrote this btw.
Love the Staple singers. Keep it up....from germany
this hard core testify!
I have heard the song on the LP, and now seeing it on video is even better. I love them and I wish they could live on for ever
RESPECT!!
Amazing at chruch body and soul always a great place to be!!
This is sure some Powerful Spiritual Medicine This Morning!
god, i just cant get enough of this. What a great groove. The bass players is smokin'
thanks pops and the girls...
That grooviest syncopated intro that drops into it. Pops is the coolest dude and whatta band.
This is REAL music!!!
Thanks, God Bless you, Pops !
#mlk day and his favourite song. Pops on point.
wauhhh -what a voice and feeling.
excellent great groove!
If I could hear my mother pray again!!
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Their outfits look really nice. I 😍. I connect to this song. I experienced what he was saying. I asked my mom the same questions and I loved the old revival meeting and the choirs.
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The best of best of all
Greeting from Brazil. It is fantastic to watch. Fabulous. Thanks for sharing it. Big like for your video.
i love this group and this song sooooo much!!! their my favorite ever!!!!
Pop staple sings so smooth (r.i.p.) 😢
I love this song!
love it thanks
Absolutely wonderful.
Genius
Hate to admit I did not know this was an original from the Staples. Absolutely brilliant !! Thanks so much for the video
Another Great Performance!
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My favorite group forever!!
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...thanks SO much for taking th time to share this wonderful document...I probably wouldn't have ever seen it if not for your upload...cheers....peace...
this is a clasic, lord i love it...
I love Pop's voice! They were soulful and a beautiful family.
Beginnin’ to moan!
Mavis said in an interview this was MLK's favorite song by the Staple Singers.
Thats very True💯
Amen amen amen !! Hallelujah Pop and The Staple Singers !!!!
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I saw Mavis perform this one at Massey Hall in Toronto the other day, such a moving piece of music and what a fuckin groove!!!
Wow! Tell us more about the atmosphere at Fillmore East.
I AGREE 100%
Stunning old us stuff kind
LORD HAVE MERCY.
Thanks piotr - that's beautiful, so groovy and honest - beautiful people!
Muy bueno el video ...
After George Loyd. Again and again We need you , Pops and your beautiful family
I am so sorry and sad today. Take me to church, Miss Mavis
amazing
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The sisters bring it.
I Love This Song
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I Love the part when it first starts and Mavis Scream HEEEYYYYY. Sounds Like My Family Whenever A Great Song Comes on, THEY Holla HEEYYYYYYYYY
She IS family!
Sublime stuff...
Pop and girls his smooth!. CHICAGO/MISSISSIPPI style
I love it.
What a great family!
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Great video
Thanks so much for sharing this. Very soothing performance!
Gohead on POPS! Rest in peace!
je l'adore kui et sa famille
great music, great lyrics
Love Pops
Oh yeah...makes me reach for my gee-tar every time :)
Now that's MUSIC!!!!! Go POPS!!!
lovely
That was gifted!
Pops knew how to bend them strings!! RIP
Bottled Lightnin down to the roots rocking blues rough and ready to go.
_Sublime._
the one only the best
Amen.
Pops and Hubert Sumlin took their Charlie Patton inspiration to Chicago and plugged in and rocked the world...passing the tradition to Curtis Mayfield, who did his thing. R. Kelly almost kept it real and Common showed much respect. I have high hopes for Jennifer Hudson, if she doesn't disappear from dieting. Feed your tradition and PASS IT ON Chicago.
BROOO! thank you for sharing this!*@!!
Beautiful ❤
Part II: One more note--I believe that NYU film student Amalie Rothchild came up with most of the film segments that were shown before and during the light show. An unofficial Fillmore theater photographer, she produced one of the most comprehensive photo records of the place, which can be seen in her marvelous photographic memoir: Live At The Fillmore East.
might be my new favorite too if you listen not close at all you can actually hear soul in the music from this group.
Cant miss it! I was beginnin' to MOAN!
Yes I knew you meant 1960's Sis in Christ....U know we as people all get together black white red or green to unleash threw the Gospel what JESUS has done for us.... Ain't GOD good ....
Amen, God is good, and he loves us all. Amen!
WATCH OUT FOR OLE' POPS.
POPS GOT THE RYTHUM!
Ron Roberts like a clock, he is.
fantastic!!
Pops Was A Bad Man♡
I love❤ him, he is making music in Heaven
I am walking in Jesus name, Yes I am . Amen. Love that name Jesus . Amen.
amen amen amen
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1sts Cousins GReat POP Mississippi 💥
Im from winona ms where he was born
Bellissima, scoperta solo con la vista del film Selma
They can do this the best""'
Like this better than the studio version
GO POP
Are you from Alabama?
Love the song and of course their singing, even if the lyrics were written from a continued treatment that hasn't let up one bit in 2023.
Thanks for your response, macvoutie. As I recall, Bill Graham had to occasionally berate the audience not to stand, jump, or dance on the chairs as they were destroying them. It has been said that there were plenty of narcs down there as well, though they were apparently looking for those trading in harder stuff and didn't hassle the pot-heads.
Hm this was made the year I was created....must be my anthem...
rip Pops
I can identify yes lord..
@witchcerridwen "Moaning",in this manner,is your spirit connecting with God's Holy Spirit,within yourself,so that intense needs that you may not know or understand how to express in words can be deciphered and met,through your faith in the ALMIGHTY GOD,who is our Creator. Satan can not interfere with this because he has no way of knowing what our spirit and soul needs.God does.Praise our Father.It has nothing to do with "tongues".
HEY NOW !
Is there a full version of this show on RUclips?