She took us there.
February 25, 2013 4:43 AM Subscribe
When Staple Singers hits like I’ll Take You There and If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me) came on the radio, it was easy to get lost in Mavis Staples’ raspy, soulful lead vocals. But if you listened closer, a key element in the Chicago gospel-soul group’s warmly distinctive sound was the deft soprano harmony of Mavis’ sister Cleotha Staples, who died on Feb. 21 at age 78 in Chicago. RIP Cleotha Staples.
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posted by trip and a half at 5:52 AM on February 25, 2013
posted by trip and a half at 5:52 AM on February 25, 2013
Mercy!
posted by The 10th Regiment of Foot at 6:08 AM on February 25, 2013
posted by The 10th Regiment of Foot at 6:08 AM on February 25, 2013
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(It's also a shame that the pic at the top of the Trib obit is of the Temptations. She deserves her picture up there bright as day).
posted by Leezie at 7:36 AM on February 25, 2013 [1 favorite]
(It's also a shame that the pic at the top of the Trib obit is of the Temptations. She deserves her picture up there bright as day).
posted by Leezie at 7:36 AM on February 25, 2013 [1 favorite]
Shame she suffered Alzheimer's we'll miss her voice.
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posted by Katjusa Roquette at 8:50 AM on February 25, 2013
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posted by steambadger at 9:09 AM on February 25, 2013
posted by steambadger at 9:09 AM on February 25, 2013
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posted by JohnnyGunn at 9:37 AM on February 25, 2013
posted by JohnnyGunn at 9:37 AM on February 25, 2013
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