OMG THIS IS SO SOULFUL!!! THE STAPLE SINGERS - I'LL TAKE YOU THERE (REACTION)

[@Cookies_crumbs]

Their song, “Respect Yourself,” is a definite must.

[@jeffmorse645]

100%

[@ossier2796]

Oh yeah Respect Yourself

[@chancebrown106]

Put your hand on ya mouth when ya cough- THAT’LL HELP THE SOLUTION!

[@susanryan2451]

Right on

[@kwanshiyin]

Mavis Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017. She is 82 and still going strong. I love her smoky voice, you always know it's her. That's her father playing guitar and the backup singers are her sisters.

[@neonpark1874]

Mavis is a national treasure.

[@flex5752]

We know that

[@dertoyer21]

@@flex5752 , yep a whole staples family can sing her voice just fit this song the best. RIP TO MAVIS SISTERS AND FATHER

[@billmavin6203]

The whole family were inducted

[@dagmar.6954]

This is an American gospel, soul, & R&B family singing group. Their biggest hits were in the 70's with "Respect Yourself", "I'll Take You There", "If You're Ready (Come Go with Me)", "Touch A Hand, Make A Friend" & "Let's Do It Again".

[@sheilameyers152]

This was my graduation from high school song we were so happy….we partied to this all night long… we went there!

[@lindaeasley5606]

Dick Clark called them the most underrated group of the 1970s

[@crescentfreshbret]

They also did an amazing cover of “Dock of the Bay” that I think is even better than Otis Redding’s already amazing original.

[@thomasbeauchemin1298]

This was the #1 song of 1972!! The great Mavis Staples!!!

[@viacrucis2509]

You have to do “The Weight” with them and “The Band”. This band was a huge influence on so many that came after them. The Staple family are legends as well.

[@littleogeechee223]

The wonderful Roebuck “Pop” Staple and his beautiful daughters, Mavis, on lead vocal, Cleotha and Yvonne. Amazing!

[@victorcowboywest]

There was a brother Pervi Staples (11/18/1938-5/6/2021) who sang harmony during the gospel day of the group.

[@davidhendrix5083]

Pops Staple had a brother named Sears seriously true story.

[@shirleycollins6241]

I agree with the request for The Band/ The Staple Singers- “ The Weight” ( The Last Waltz). It’s an amazing collaboration.

[@themajicman745]

Never do the Staple Singers backing up nobody. They were legends themselves!

[@shirleycollins6241]

@@themajicman745 True but the song was great.

[@billmavin6203]

@@themajicman745 They were not backing anyone up. That was a joint venture.

[@sarahh1053]

The version from The Last Waltz is the best. Their collaboration works perfectly.

[@markcosenza3274]

Great music from my teen years 1970's.

[@Noelle0026]

Mavis always takes us to church! She is the OG. Should hear them sing gospel it will give you chills. Pops Staples was amazing too. Fun fact: Bob Dylan wanted to marry Mavis and she told him No!

[@mikemaricle9941]

Mostly it was Pops who said NO!

[@danachestnut1638]

They remain friends to this day and have recently toured together.

[@clarencewalker3925]

True to the latter.

[@jvsmith7888]

The Staple Singers were an R&B Gospel group that found mainstream success in the 1970's. They consisted of Pop Staples and his various children, most notably Mavis Staples who sang lead most of the time. She also had a successful solo career and is highly respected for her talent.

[@corenethomas3599]

Love you.

[@TheDivayenta]

And she’s still going strong! I just saw her show last month.

[@glennburch1081]

Is there anything more beautiful than a young Mavis Staples singing this song in her trademark sultry and soulful voice?? The 70's charted the best Pop music of all times IMHO. When this song was released in 1972 I couldn't hear it enough.It was all over the radio, some days I heard it 3-4 times and it still wasn't enough. Great reaction, TY.

[@thomasbeauchemin1298]

NO!!!

[@minabistritz2612]

The place is heaven that's her dad playing guitar and her sister great gospel music you feel that in your soul

[@mikecaetano]

Mavis Staples is a national treasure. The Staples Singers "Respect Yourself" is a banger too! Also check out Johnnie Taylor & Mavis Staples "That's The Way Love Is" from 1970. And for something really really special, check out their performance with The Band of "The Weight" from the 1976 concert film The Last Waltz. PS. The Staples Singers also liven up the 1973 concert film Wattstax and the 2021 film Summer of Soul, the later featuring the moment when Mahalia Jackson passed the baton to Mavis Staples. As one reviewer described it: "The two swap verses and then team up for the third. When they do, their intertwined voices glisten like daybreak sunbeams shooting through a valley."

[@EnlightenedMaster_Saneiv]

Her voice is so STRONG !!!

[@anitapaulus937]

She did this song at the CMA’s with Chris Stapleton a couple of years ago. She still sounds great!

[@barblessable]

ALWAYS loved this song, deserves more plays.

[@racinnut77]

Very short walk from Gospel to R&B/Soul and it's a great journey to take 🙂

[@angelagoodwin5758]

Love The Staple Singers. Please react to "THE WEIGHT". The Staples are featured in this song by THE BAND. You will love it!

[@themajicman745]

Never do the Staple Singers backing up nobody. They were legends themselves!

[@TheDivayenta]

@@themajicman745 you better watch it. Martin Scorsese featured them in this incredible film.

[@knew3355]

The QUEEN Mavis Staples is still singing at 82. You need to check her out on the Hozier song “Nina Cried Power”. Mavis was 78 when they did that song in 2018 and it was fire! 🔥 And yes, I agree with others here, “The Weight” by The Band & The Staples is a fantastic collaboration!

[@julieanderson6463]

I saw her perform in Ann Arbor at a small theater almost 2 years ago, just before the pandemic hit. She was WONDERFUL!! She sounded phenomenal, her personality was as huge as her voice, and we were dancing in the aisles. One of my fave concerts ever.

[@troyholm8558]

This song is about going to heaven‼️ ( I’ll take you there )

[@suzanneprock7286]

I'm back in Junior High School, love this era and group! Thanks guys!

[@jeffreydreggors8415]

First love you guys. Second Mavis, Her Sisters and Her Father, Pop Staples were featured on the song "The Weight" performing with The Band from the movie The Last Waltz. Mavis Staples is always awesome.

[@dalejohnson4256]

AWESOME! Thank you for this SO MUCH! I bought this record when it came out and played it til it wore out!

[@rhondamcbath6279]

I was really young when I first heard this over the radio I think 10 or 11 years old at the time. This song taught me all the moves, and of course many other artist like Marvin Gaye... Who would ever think a little white girl in the years of 1970 & '71' could make the kind of moves at this age?? 🤗 Well this one right here on your Utube page DID!! Everything I ever learned, Dancing and singing came straight from Motown!! When I got older these amazing dance moves paid off. I'm gonna be 62 in August of this year, and I can still out dance most kids today! Not bragging, just fact. In fact, I thought about having my boyfriend do a quick video of what I'm talking about, how's about that??? ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you both for bringing back our oldies but goodies. 💛💛💛

[@suzie4417]

If you can’t get to church The Staple Family will take you there 🤗 I have loved them from the first time I heard them. Glad you have discovered them!🎶🥰🎶☮️💥 Go to The Kennedy Music Awards honouring Rev. Al Green - Mavis Staples & Sam Moore take him to church 🥰 Back in the 60’s there was a duo called Sam & Dave, this is where I discovered Sam, ALSO check out ‘A Rainy Night In Georgia’ with Sam Moore & Conway Twitty, this studio recording will blow you away ( recorded just before Conway passed away 😢❤️‍🩹💎

[@georgeclarke8137]

Mavis Staples. A legend. The father was playing guitar.

[@markd5067]

I typically don't listen to radio stations that play soul, but when this song comes on I put on the brakes and crank it up. This is one of my favorite soul songs...

[@pitapanda8319]

This song was used so effectively in the movie, "Secretariat" - about the greatest racehorse of all time. Highly recommended viewing.

[@richardjakubiszak1139]

Great movie. Also liked the ending song Oh Happy Day by the Edwin Hawkins Singers

[@julietate7806]

"Respect Yourself" is another great.

[@StevenMichals0812]

I was fortunate enough to see Mavis Staples in concert about 5 years ago when she was touring with Bob Dylan.

[@loisrogers2511]

Yes, Daddy is her Dad! Love his voice too. Mavis also sang with "The Band".

[@brenready2277]

Wow, this took me back!! I was a young girl first time I heard this song! Soul ...ya, moving ...yes! 💯 Its perfect for today as well " No smiling faces - lying to the races!" I bought this 45 at the "TG&Y!" I had quite a collection!! Still relevant today, maybe even more!! Thanks, I needed this!! I want to go!!! Happy Holidays ya'll ✌🤶🌲🙏❤💯🌎

[@icereaper1]

Another great song and performers from my childhood!

[@DGardn100]

She's still around...give her her flowers

[@brenready2277]

Came back to watch this again! 👀 Those vocal hum outbursts! I believe that's called the Mavis!!! 😛 I've never heard anyone else do it quite like her. She was completely in the music feels...that's talent!!

[@yvetteperez5342]

The Staple Singers IS A Family THERE AWESOME IMAGINE THAT IS THERE FATHER HOW COOL IS THAT !!!

[@dannyberry8725]

Just saw Mavis a couple of weeks ago....she is a National Treasure!!

[@Lovejazz01]

Yes this was a #1 R&B/Soul song, it was huge, and is still played on the radio today! A classic!

[@charliesgrumma5388]

*HEAVEN IS A BLACK GIRL THAT CAN SING.* (phil spector)

[@debra7449]

These Ladies are Legends, and so is this song a definite classic. Always Lived this Song.

[@tunes5077]

I'm so glad you reviewed The Staple Singers. I grew up listening to them, and other Motown groups. Beyond fantastic music!!

[@Silverstreak7878]

You adorable kids just discovering this enjoy it children ❤

[@helenmalina799]

Awesome, just awesome...always loved this family ❤

[@tmlfroggy5338]

Michael Jacksons famous adlib "Shamone" was a homage to Mavis Staples. If you listen closely you can hear her say something similar a few times in this song. She was an incredible singer.

[@robertvaughn6646]

Recorded at STAX in Memphis. They were fantastic!

[@johnbaugh6978]

Recorded in Muscle Shoals.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

THE STAPLE SINGERS "RESPECT YOURSELF" & "UNCLOUDY DAY"...TRUST ME!!

[@denisetinto1828]

One of my favorite songs. Thanks for this. Cheers from Canada

[@jodip699]

I've always LOVED this song...it's so great, so unique, wow, her voice and the way she uses it!

[@lepoetress]

Respect Yourself and Let's Do It Again are bangers too!!!

[@stephanietip]

I adore The Staple Singers and this is my fave by them.Ladies back in the day were cut from a different cloth than now days.They all just had a style,sass and a grace it's hard to find now.

[@videocat1366]

Respect Yourself is one of their best and has a message.

[@blaiseprisciotta553]

Another classic!

[@kopro-uma1258]

From the moment when it was released in 1972 i loved it, and i still do. Its on my playlist

[@larryunsworth9573]

I love watching her face while she is singing, she puts so much love into her songs.

[@donr9861]

I was listening to another reviewer and thought to myself I would love to hear the song ' I will take you there ' i come here and to a pleasant surprise here it is . Thank you . Such a great song

[@nativetexan9776]

That song was always on the radio all times of day and people stopped in their tracks when it came on. I love it!

[@susanryan2451]

Guys you're my peeps, and it's just amazing for me to remember the wide and deep and endless variety of music that we love loved in the seventies. Gospel, rock, country rock, swamp rock, metal, it was all blowing up the radio. We were open to all genres. All that was required was that it have a vibe. That it have a feeling a moment. It was a great time

[@mic1240]

And still singing. One of great groups from Chicago

[@carlosr2x2]

Wow!!!! What a throwback...I was a senior in High SchooI. I remember when this hit the radio...Could not get enough...Take me to church!!!!

[@Reddog7937]

Great Song! When was a kid they used to play old Motown and 60’s music at work. Great music! As a guitar player I Love Rock and blues. But funk and soul from back in the day is also phenomenal. Music you can really feel

[@ronviejo4994]

For those not aware....the Staple singers were the musical entertainment for Dr. King when he was traveling around. Dr. King and papa staples were buds

[@joannevincent2035]

Give a listen to "The Weight" by The Band with The Staple Singers from the live concert entitled "The Last Waltz" (from a film by Martin Scorsese).

[@themajicman745]

Never do the Staple Singers backing up nobody. They were legends themselves!

[@1stpageplacementNet]

WOW!!! I've never seen this live. Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiire!!!

[@robinmcpherson7981]

I crank this up when it comes on in the car. LOVE IT. SHe's talking about Heaven.

[@wesalker3479]

How about this . . . . . They're in the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME! A family gospel group, in the Rock and Roll hall of fame. LEGENDARY! Check out their collaboration with "The Band" singing "The Weight", from the documentary film "The Last Waltz".

[@ReesesPieces634]

I second watching them with The Band when singing The Weight... in my top 5 music videos

[@greg2976]

Brings back memories of 70's Motown music! The best era of music!!!!!

[@jackbutler2989]

Absolute music royalty seen Mavis in the Apollo theatre N.Y. IN 2007 what a treat GOAT.... RIP Pops Staples

[@tuckerplum8085]

I just saw Mavis Staples LIVE at Rivinia Music Festival last summer. (She opened for Bonnie Raitt.) She did her thing!! (She's a national cultural treasure.) (This one was 1972! 50 years ago!!) She's STILL AMAZING ON STAGE!!! (I kid you not.) The voice. The rhythm. The energy. The legend. She has STILL got it goin' ON! (She took us THERE!!!) I was so happy I got the chance to see Miss Mavis. Her set was fantastic.

[@kianpa1]

I could sing all the way through. Thanks for the good old soul/funk. 🎈

[@ossier2796]

Love this family. The Staples Singers

[@nancysmith38]

Respect Yourself is another great by Staple Singers

[@TheDivayenta]

Mavis is STILL going strong and in demand with the top bands in the world!!! I think you reacted to her singing “ The Weight” with The Band and her family. Pops sings on that one as well. If not, RUN and get it!!!!

[@sandrasandymanning4354]

During the offering time in Black Baptist Churches, this is what they play to get you to offer a little more, while strutting around the table! Love it!

[@zinarhone7642]

I got goose bumps with her first moan. Took me back to my childhood. The Staples Singers were one of the first crossover gospel/RB. Marvis is ad-libbing with those moans and groans. This song is over 50 years old and she still sounds just as good now at age 83.

[@kathyk5319]

Mavis Staples will take you to church. You should check out her solo work.

[@skyblue9515]

That was an amazing performance!

[@beckyanders5960]

I love all your reactions, so real. You make me smile throughout. Thank you!

[@faithjones881]

Love her ‘!! Always have!

[@supersonicsoulsupreme1414]

Many people consider Aretha Franklin to have one of the finest voices. To me Mavis Staples is just as GREAT. No disrespect to Aretha but Mavis IMO is more soulful then Aretha.Mavis has not gotten the accolades she and sister and pops deserve. Thank you Pop Staples R.I.P & your lovely girls✌️&♥️

[@loisrogers2511]

So happy someone's FINALLY reacting to the Staple Singers.

[@nancysmith38]

That’s called getting the feeling!!!

[@mildredpierce4506]

You’re bringing back childhood memories. I was 9 years in 1972 when we had this album. Another one of their songs is Respect Yourself. I think you should hear the studio version.

[@chamberlainwonder369]

Ooohhhh ooohhhh music in the making. So groovy classic .keep coming with it guys

[@thomasmanning829]

Thanks Shawn and Mel! You two are always so up and fun! You keep me coming back! Love those oldies!!!

[@stephanietip]

I love,love,love The Staple Singers.They did a collaboration with a band called The Band(yeah,weird)On a Song Called The Weight that you should hear if you haven't

[@leesher1845]

Another wonderful band. Great find! ❤️

[@timtravasos2742]

That bass is to die for. Irresistably funky. Awesome!

[@lydmarl.475]

Yess that was the Staple family, always love them!! I see both of you enjoyed it!

[@rosischmid7144]

Thanks thanks so beautiful 👍👍👍👍

[@patrickyoung7685]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS AND THEM THE STAPLE SINGERS AND THEIR #1 HIT CLASSIC ARE DEFINITELY, "STAPLES" OF BLACK AMERICAN MUSICAL CULTURE!

[@robincoats989]

I watch this over and over.

[@pulamusic]

Mavis Staples is as deep as the ocean. I’m getting choked up listening to this.

[@glennburch1081]

If Mavis Staples vocals don't seep down into your bones and hijac your emotions ............ you might want to check yourself for a pulse. One of the most iconic Pop songs of the 70s that has stood the test of time. Check out their collaboration with The Band singing "The Weight" (The Last Waltz). They stole that video hands down. I think the best video of the family together during a live performance..... IT IS EPIC! Great reaction, TY.

[@michaelbelford7596]

One of my favorites.❤️

[@minnidrake3342]

Check out their songs let’s do it again and respect yourself love this soulfully funky sound mavis staples can take me there and do can your reactions happy holidays

[@TheDivayenta]

My loves- you’re gonna love a” O Happy Day” with the Edwin Hawkins Singers!

[@joycewalbert1413]

Sing it Mavis!(And Daddy) Love,Love, LOVE."

[@Really658]

I grew up on this, what a blessed time.