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Mavis Staples

United States1970s1960s2010s1990s2020s

About Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family's band the Staple Singers, of which she is the last surviving member. During her time in the group, she recorded the hit singles "I'll Take You There" and "Let's Do It Again". In 1969, Staples released her self-titled debut solo album.

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Thumbnail for Mavis Staples "Let's Do It Again" by Mavis Staples, Yvonne Staples5:11

Mavis Staples "Let's Do It Again"

Mavis Staples, Yvonne Staples

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Thumbnail for If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace by J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples4:30

If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace

J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples

1970sSoloRehearsal

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Solo13 clips

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  • Thumbnail for If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace by J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples4:30

    If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace

    J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples

    1970sSoloRehearsal
  • Thumbnail for Blowin' In The Wind by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace by J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples2:29

    Blowin' In The Wind by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace

    J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples

    1970sSoloRehearsal
  • Thumbnail for Use What You Got by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace by J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples2:16

    Use What You Got by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace

    J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples

    1970sSoloRehearsal
  • Thumbnail for Samson And Delilah by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace by J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples2:36

    Samson And Delilah by The Staple Singers from Faith and Grace

    J.O.E., The Staple Singers, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Elvis Presley, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples

    1970sSoloRehearsal

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  • Thumbnail for Mavis Staples "Let's Do It Again" by Mavis Staples, Yvonne Staples5:11

    Mavis Staples "Let's Do It Again"

    Mavis Staples, Yvonne Staples

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for Obama Praises Mavis Staples At Kennedy Honors Reception by Mavis Staples2:24

    Obama Praises Mavis Staples At Kennedy Honors Reception

    Mavis Staples

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for Mavis Staples Sings 'Amazing Grace' At White House by Mavis Staples0:22

    Mavis Staples Sings 'Amazing Grace' At White House

    Mavis Staples

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for Mavis Staples - I Belong To The Band by Mavis Staples10:26

    Mavis Staples - I Belong To The Band

    Mavis Staples

    2010sRare

TV Appearance2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Richie Havens & Peter Yarrow October 1987 late night TV performance by Peter, Paul & Mary, Mavis Staples, Donovan, Richie Havens, Diego, Y&T8:05

    Richie Havens & Peter Yarrow October 1987 late night TV performance

    Peter, Paul & Mary, Mavis Staples, Donovan, Richie Havens, Diego, Y&T

    1990sTV AppearanceRare
  • Thumbnail for Night Music 12-2-89 Ray Manzarek, Jean Luc Ponty, Chuck Jackson by Rob Wasserman, Willie Dixon, Paul Simon, Judy Mowatt, Rufus Thomas, Little Milton, NWA, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mavis Staples, Chuck Jackson, Mark Knopfler, Ruth Brown, Patti Austin, Ray Manzarek, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lou Reed, Steve Swallow, Pat Metheny, John Cale, Robert Cray, Miles Davis, Sting39:23

    Night Music 12-2-89 Ray Manzarek, Jean Luc Ponty, Chuck Jackson

    Rob Wasserman, Willie Dixon, Paul Simon, Judy Mowatt, Rufus Thomas, Little Milton, NWA, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mavis Staples, Chuck Jackson, Mark Knopfler, Ruth Brown, Patti Austin, Ray Manzarek, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lou Reed, Steve Swallow, Pat Metheny, John Cale, Robert Cray, Miles Davis, Sting

    1990sTV AppearanceRare

Backstage2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Wilco, Nick Lowe & Mavis Staples rehearse "The Weight" by Wilco, Mavis Staples4:58

    Wilco, Nick Lowe & Mavis Staples rehearse "The Weight"

    Wilco, Mavis Staples

    2010sBackstageBehind the Scenes
  • Thumbnail for Mavis, Brittany and Angelique - Backstage on Easter Sunday 2015 by Mavis Staples0:49

    Mavis, Brittany and Angelique - Backstage on Easter Sunday 2015

    Mavis Staples

    2010sBackstageBehind the Scenes

More Clips4 clips

  • Thumbnail for MAVIS STAPLES-it makes me wanna cry by The Staple Singers, L.A.B., Bob Dylan, Rhythm and blues, Ween, Mavis Staples, Stephen Stills, Y&T2:56

    MAVIS STAPLES-it makes me wanna cry

    The Staple Singers, L.A.B., Bob Dylan, Rhythm and blues, Ween, Mavis Staples, Stephen Stills, Y&T

    1960sTourRare
  • Thumbnail for Gorillaz: Reject False Icons - Directors Cut (Documentary) by J.O.E., Bobby Womack, Clint Eastwood, R.E.M., Mavis Staples, Mike Smith, Live (band), Kaba, Gorillaz1:36:28

    Gorillaz: Reject False Icons - Directors Cut (Documentary)

    J.O.E., Bobby Womack, Clint Eastwood, R.E.M., Mavis Staples, Mike Smith, Live (band), Kaba, Gorillaz

    2010sDocumentaryTour
  • Thumbnail for The Michael Shrieve Interview Set IV by Wilson Pickett, The House Band, The Band, Ween, Roberta Flack, Mavis Staples, Ike Turner, Santana (band)1:19:04

    The Michael Shrieve Interview Set IV

    Wilson Pickett, The House Band, The Band, Ween, Roberta Flack, Mavis Staples, Ike Turner, Santana (band)

    InterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for Hozier with Mavis Staples rehearsal by Mavis Staples, Hozier0:46

    Hozier with Mavis Staples rehearsal

    Mavis Staples, Hozier

    RehearsalRare
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