The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself

[@luvrumcake]

This song can be played for many generations to come...it STILL applies 40 years later in 2022.

[@iononcantomascrivo]

For real! The song is very profound. I know that's a lot of the songs from the '60s and the '70s have some deep meaning in them. Even the '80s. You move on into the '90s and it's still somewhat prevalent but 2000 onwards, it's mostly cookie cutter, recyclable, bubble gum paper-thin claptrap.

[@DeuceDevil]

Now 2023 almost gonna be 2024 soon❤ bless you all.

[@stephenironmonger348]

Indeed👍❤️

[@tylerhackner9731]

Still relevant!

[@stefanschleps8758]

Got to be some changes made....

[@marionorr698]

This is what we need in 2023

[@WayneScank]

And in 2025

[@kwalaty7]

This should actually be the national anthem.

[@philipdawson2637]

This song applies to all cultures. Respect is something badly needed among the youth of today.

[@cameronbrown3966]

I was very young when I realized, Respect must be Earned and can not be Demanded. Mutual respect is the Best...

[@jensenon]

However the song isn’t about “getting” respect, it’s about respecting yourself. That comes first, then others will respect you.

[@kalaklah4848]

"You're going out the world backwards like you did when you first come here"

[@rube9990]

No honey, all people need to listen to it today!

[@LadyHavana74]

Gets to my soul on such a deep level... loves me my Staple Singers!!! STILL applying in March 2024. 💜💯

[@greta3315]

❤

[@leehughes5336]

"ME TOO , SISTER" ... "VERY DEEP for sure"... 🙏... ❤️‍🔥

[@michaellicata845]

Listening in 2024

[@aliciamontoya5382]

When I hear this song today in 2023 I can’t help but think of some of today’s politicians. God help us! And God bless the USA🇺🇸. This song still resonates 40+ years later.

[@CynthiaEaster-cq9ri]

I’m not walking around thinking the world owe me something because I’m here.

[@sistergoodstuff]

And you shouldn’t

[@pcbeachdawg]

Another ageless classic with the Swampers in Muscle Shoals, some of the best music ever made had those guys involved.

[@ChristopherNewman-v6p]

These people are a “Staple” diet of Soul, RnB. Great stuff. Chris Newman, Southampton UK.

[@KimberlyReeves-b4g]

Who's here in 2024?

[@JackieGray-z2x]

Frfr!!!!! 7/11/170 all day this young generation no guidance!!! Lost I try to help cause I been there they don't want to hear it!!!! You can't raise a grown person over again!!!

[@chriscasey961]

This is what everyone needs to listen to, regardless of what your skin color is!

[@reginavargas2532]

We don’t have enough of this in the world today.

[@margieguilfordwoman]

Pay attn to all the words in song!!!!!

[@denisemcevoy9294]

All people need this song

[@itsmissvsworld]

Still relevant in 2025.

[@cindyhidalgo4977]

I've always loved this song since I first heard it. Now I'm listening to it this morning , and it brought me to tears. Need this today ! As much as we needed it then.

[@damienluxford4480]

Brilliant song, this. So bluesy.

[@GamerecGame]

I don't think the staple singers get their credit they really deserve I love this family and their music

[@OXHAMMERSTONE_NYC]

Ummmm have you seen their list of awards, they are not underated at all

[@cynthiaanderson3742]

😎 😎 😎 😎 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵 STILL 2023 😊😊.

[@lavellclark6153]

Still 2024🎉

[@annetterandall5956]

Simply put, the world needs to hear this ((again and again and again)). 2024

[@WayneScank]

Especially in USA today during this 2025 Inauguration

[@haroldsullivan8173]

This tune has a lowdown, filthy, funky, nasty Groove. Make Grandma & Grandpa wanna shake a tail feather.

[@ek2137]

The music comes from the church.

[@fatcat2123]

God is Love! Gramma and Grammpa know that!!🤙🏽

[@sistergoodstuff]

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[@pamelabrown5696]

GET IT POP'S. THAT'S RIGHT.

[@geminiwoman0]

2024 still applies

[@LONGBOBCOPPER]

Good advice

[@Mar12785]

So relevent in 2024!!

[@TheDarkelflover]

Respect, very much lost today. I don't even think the majority of people today even know what the word means, especially respecting themselves.

[@JazzmanJeff]

It’s like you can hear Pops Staples passing the torch to Mavis Staples in this song. Incredible recording!

[@reaturree6769]

Big problem today, Very Little Respect Period for Anyone and/or Anything!!!!!! Great song, made me get up off the sofa a dance.... Brings back such good times in my life.

[@jeffto23ify]

Great Track timeless music

[@tylerhackner9731]

Ain’t it interesting how relevant this song still is and probably always will be?

[@HappyNkosi-g2o]

Im 57, the nostalgia ,I just miss my mom😢

[@keelyemerine-mix1051]

I hope this song eases the pain of your loss

[@ADDavis-ze4ow]

So sorry for your loss ❤

[@cameronbrown3966]

Grief... Is proof that you loved.

[@michaelflatt9580]

I played this to my kids,it's 2024 ...it's a brand new day.

[@kika-ge5qr]

Excellent! ❤️🙏🌷

[@trudycooper2168]

Sound advice something everybody can benefit from, no matter what race, self respect never goe's out of style. 😊

[@stephencampbell2115]

Mavis Staples is a godess

[@jillygirl97]

As a kid, I'd play this song over and over again. ❤ it made sense and 50 years later it Still does! 😮

[@deloresvaughan2895]

Yes it does

[@michaelflatt9580]

I just introduced this song to my children, I hope they understand what the world is and how to handle life. It's in the title RESPECT YOURSELF

[@hughbrissedits459]

Loved this in the 80's brought from the Kane Gang. It needs a revival now in the 2020's. The 70's were so rich in creativity and poor in money. Something to be said about that.

[@roseroyceGHOST]

Ole Pop's a BAD MAN!!!! Makes that Guitar talk and Mackin' at tha same time.

[@Riseset]

Go head! Respect Yourself! Hear! Hear!...

[@ravonpearson2535]

Not easy making it in this world Love yourself and Respect yourself. ❤🙏🏽

[@frubtok7]

Incredible music !!! I discovered that by accident yesterday ( 9.08. 2024 ) and I'm really impressed.

[@barb2793]

They were great. Listen to I'll Take You There.

[@cruzincondo3395]

Cool, originally back in the day, the bass line was the hook, then the lyrics kicked right in.

[@user-dw7yt7if5t]

Welcome to the fold...

[@nicoleradden3660]

Yep 2024

[@George-fy7tt]

I love how Mavis comes in and takes over the song with her beautiful voice and style.

[@KennethDawson-zv8rn]

It's time to be real!

[@JimDaigneault]

A song for the youth

[@thomwest1724]

❤️🎼🎤🎸🎹🥁The truth shall set you free🙏🏾

[@sharonspence424]

Respect ❤💛💚🖤👑🙏

[@iononcantomascrivo]

A classic never dies!

[@ranles1]

Man oh man. It just don’t get no better.

[@reaturree6769]

Brings back so many memories...

[@PhillipGreen-ob2my]

This song is great and will always be true ❤❤ July 2024this is something to rape about ❤❤

[@verarodriguez2314]

This song is truth like smiling faces😊

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Respect yourself... Staple singers... Xxxxx J Xxxxxxxx

[@michaelflatt9580]

I sent this song to my grandkids to teach them. A lesson that needs to be taught.

[@craighershberger1807]

I absolutely love the Staple Singers

[@craighershberger1807]

Thank you so much for being a believer and for writing this and sharing your thoughts.

[@davemoyer505]

Good stuff!👍🎸🥁🙏🇺🇸❤️

[@leehughes5336]

"AND IT'S WHAT WE NEED IN OUR WORLD TODAY MORE THAN EVER BEFORE" ... (A TIMELESS MESSAGE) ... and that's the "DOUBLE TRUTH ... RUTH"... ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@del1rn]

Stop Singers were a class A#1 family group, I saw them in Los Angels back in the 70's when this song was released, Pop Staples sang the beginning verse and daughter Mavis did the rest of the song; Simply fabulous!!! They released many more excellent hits in the coming years.

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Luv the Stable singers pure church soul ❤❤

[@donnasymons176]

Love this song! Wonderful message!

[@jaydee9630]

This song is just as powerful now as the day it was released back decades ago. Wow!

[@RichardGardee-eq9qi]

Don't hate, heart 💞 give to your MAKER 💟🙏😎🙏👠🙏

[@amypike818]

2024 working on respecting myself.

[@keelyemerine-mix1051]

Be kind to yourself, trust in the Lord, and reach out when you need help. Peace to you, friend

[@gloriajeanhuntkeith1365]

EVERYONE NEEDS TO RESPECT YOURSELF PLEASE! FROM HEAD TO TAIL. RESPECT YOURSELF PLEASE?

[@reneepowell838]

Yes

[@verarodriguez2314]

I listen this song through years I'm 49.years old and I still listen to some old school 😊❤

[@stevemcgee6394]

So it's only 2 years older than you?

[@mikepritchard6062]

71 years here, was there first time around, loved it then love it now

[@JimDaigneault]

I’m 72 an still love it

[@KennethDawson-zv8rn]

Tic TOC! Tic TOC!

[@jewellwinston8830]

This right here,they need to play this daily,they never got the memo on this,listen people to the words

[@zerep11]

Still jammin' this in 2024.

[@marisorange6337]

This will always be in so let's ask popular artists today to release this now..

[@JimDaigneault]

Anybody remember for what it’s worth by buffalo Springfield

[@Tara-op8eo]

Respect your self. Amen.

[@cynthiaanderson3742]

AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏 🙌 ❤️ 👏 💖 😊 🙏 🙌 ❤️ 👏 💖 😊

[@jacquigreen8895]

I had the opportunity to meet Mavis when she came to her aunt Billy's retirement she look so much like her aunt, with that being said yes this is a beautiful family with beautiful hearts and such positive music. God bless.

[@stefanschleps8758]

Stax Records?! Staple Singers? Well, that's an easy subscription and a thumbs up recommendation for the ages. Thanks so much for years of sharing with us!

[@kwameaboagye121]

The Staple Singers are a phenomenal soul group in the world. Respect Yourself is pure Staple Singers. RIP Pops and Mama Cleo Staples

[@walterhall2608]

This is such a positive message song, even today and years to come. They were the World reknown Staple Singers. Mavis,Pops, Yvonne and Cleedi.

[@karenlove3848]

Say dat!!!🌱🌳🌿🍃🐦

[@lelandthomosoniii4743]

Butt What,,, we need 2 do today. isT respect ourselves... It's actually easy___ just talk to the person on your right side --- never the person on your left side / Sinister Catholic joke

[@kimkelly5512]

Don't forget Pervis!!!

[@denisenorthcutt8090]

And also in this Year of 2024

[@FlowerEmpress]

Straight from the heart. Great song ..... This person,human feels! Original self Guided and I agree with this great Song! Self Guided Human. What's in your DNA? BE yourself.

[@andresrocha9339]

can you imagine if everyone in this world will respect themselves just imagine it

[@tafsirgaye2103]

Le monde sera meilleur

[@jeaninehoward3572]

This world would be a better place.💜❤️💙

[@paulajcurry54]

@@jeaninehoward3572 minne A Q

[@tomarkayan7677]

It would be a boring world.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

"Respect Yourself" is my most favorite Staple Singers' song. Its harmony and the lyrics blend perfectly together. It is appropriate and suitable for listening to at any time of the day or night, even played and sung in church. Also, this song beats the living daylights out of rap and hip-hop music.

[@Paperrockmoon]

Rest in peace Pervis Staples. Thank you for the music.

[@TheLastVikingLTD]

They sure can sing!

[@martinaguest5728]

I don't know how human beings missed this music. HALLELUJAH. 💖💋💗💎

[@hildamartin7965]

People need to do just that

[@Riseset]

Yep.

[@Riseset]

Yep

[@TinaBreland]

Love it always!

[@bethbartlett5692]

Timeless ... ☮️

[@RadioRamzi]

This will forever be a Groove

[@nancydarcy8678]

Great messages in todays world.

[@sretherf]

Respect that drummer

[@VinDcator]

Roger Hawkins, of course.

[@ronnieb1958]

Those Muscle Shoals boys were constantly in pocket...but Pops Staples guitar fade made the hairs on my arm stand to attention! Whew!

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

Roger Hawkins. He passed away May 20, 2021.

[@tonyfreeman1339]

Today is Rogers birthday.(Oct. 15)

[@laurabrown9511]

I've love that ROONEY SONG NEW ONE BY AN AMERICAN GIRL LOFT CALLED RESPECT YOURSELF 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@macmen007]

Staples Singers told 'em... Aretha Franklin told 'em ... few listened... R_E_S_P_E_C_T

[@ReddzVoice]

Classic! #StillEpic 🔥 Peace and love...

[@ruthdixon7807]

uplifting gospel/soul fusion.

[@SusanHinesley-t1e]

Love this!

[@stevenhays1135]

Rock On !!

[@JerjerB]

Just get out the way and let the gentleman do his thing!

[@KennethDawson-zv8rn]

More true facts! Are we clear ! Tic TOC! Tic TOC!

[@angelawhite9428]

RESPECT 🫡 COMES FROM SELF FIRST! This way you know who is and ain’t 😅RESPECTING YOU!!! Decrement 🙏🏽

[@randallkennedy2066]

Kick ass.music at it"s best!

[@anngoodman9454]

***Everyday*Respect Yourself*OneLove***