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Four of my favorite singers are in The Staple Singers. I love their old stripped-down Vee Jay records, where brother Purvis played drums to accompany Pops’ guitar and the four voices.
Times changed. The Staples joined Stax Records down Memphis way, and started recording with the Memphis Horns, Booker T. and his M.G.s et al, in a racially-integrated environment.
And for 1971’s “Respect Yourself,” they cast their net further south to Muscle Shoals and got the Swampers, ‘cause they were known to pick a song or two. Memphis Horns provided the frosting.
It’s a classic song, and an evergreen reminder:
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They were always good. I liked "The Weight" with The Band on The Last Waltz.
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I think I like it even better than the original.
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I don't recall ever hearing this recording before. Thanks, Andrew; it's really good!
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Being a contrarian I prefer the performance of The Weight The Band did at Woodstock.
But I love The Staples and this song. Pops is awesome.
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Love The Staples, love their voices!
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