Mavis Staples is the debut solo studio by American rhythm and blues and gospel singer Mavis Staples. It was released on June 16, 1969, by Volt Records.
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Critical reception
Cashbox published a review of the album in the issue dated June 28, 1969, which said, "Mavis Staples, of the famed Staple Singers gospel group, goes solo and soul in this Steve Cropper-produced set, and the album's appeal could easily spread to the underground/contemporary market. Mavis unleashes a trained, experienced and powerful voice on such items as "The Choking Kind," "A House Is Not a Home," "Son of a Preacher Man," "Chained," "Security" and "You Send Me."
Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes.
Barry Beckett - keyboards
Al Bell - producer
Ron Capone - engineer
Steve Cropper - producer, arranger, guitar
James Alexander, Donald Dunn, David Hood - bass guitar
Willie Hall, Roger Hawkins, Al Jackson Jr. - drums
Isaac Hayes - organ
Eddie Hinton - guitar
Beverly Parker - cover design
Bob Smith - cover photography
Mavis Staples - lead vocals
Marvell Thomas - piano
Honeya Thompson - art direction