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The Staple Singers

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Biography

The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914-2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (b. 1934), Pervis (b. 1935), Yvonne (b. 1936), and Mavis (b. 1939). They are best known for their 1970s hits "I'll Take You There", "Respect Yourself", and "Let's Do It Again".

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Links & Information

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Members

Albums releases

Release title Release date
City in the Sky 1996
The Staple Swingers 1992
Be What You Are 1973
Be Altitude: Respect Yourself 1972
We'll Get Over 1970
 

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Latest Tracks Played on the BBC

  1. I'Ll Take You There
    BBC 6 Music | Lauren Laverne 07/12/2009
     
  2. If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
    BBC Radio 2 | Wake Up to Wogan 07/12/2009
     
  3. Respect Yourself
    BBC Radio 2 | Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s 06/12/2009
     

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. Morning music and entertainment from Alex Lester: It's the Best Time Of The Day Show!

    Alex Lester BBC Radio 2

  2. Johnnie Walker plays classic tracks from the Seventies

    Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s BBC Radio 2

  3. Steve Wright's afternoon show with special guests, music and a host of other features

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon BBC Radio 2

  4. Join Chris for regular great music and a new documentary on every show

    Chris Hawkins BBC 6 Music

  5. Live music round-up, with new and classic live tracks and events information

    George Lamb BBC 6 Music

  6. Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

    Wake Up to Wogan BBC Radio 2

  7. Music, entertainment, games and guests wth Cerys Matthews

    Cerys on 6 BBC 6 Music

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Played On

Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC 6 Music 60%

  3. BBC Radio Ulster 3%

  4. BBC Radio Scotland 2%

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