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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 (born 1934), Pervis (born 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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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
 

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. 1. Alex Lester

    Alex Lester BBC Radio 2

  2. 2. Steve Wright in the Afternoon

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon BBC Radio 2

  3. 3. George Lamb

    George Lamb BBC 6 Music

  4. 4. Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s

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

  5. 5. Chris Hawkins

    Chris Hawkins BBC 6 Music

  6. 6. Wake Up to Wogan

    Wake Up to Wogan BBC Radio 2

  7. 7. Cerys on 6

    Cerys on 6 BBC 6 Music

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Played On

Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC 6 Music 58%

  3. BBC Radio Scotland 2%

  4. BBC Radio Ulster 2%

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