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robert kramer
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Pervis Staples (85)

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Pervis Staples (85)
Nov. 18, 1935 (Drew, Mississippi) - May 6, 2021 (Dolton, Illinois)

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/5/12/ ... is-staples

"Sit Down Servant"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxgZuE14he8

"Great Day"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocz0Cn2NMwc

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Joachim Kettner
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Post by Joachim Kettner »

Fantastic stuff they did! RIP Mr.Staples.
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Stan Paxton
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Love it ! That great "family voice" harmony !
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Tony Prior
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RIP Pervis. I used to listen to the Staples Singers way way back when I was first getting my feet wet with playing music, around the same time I began poking around on the guitar . They are iconic as well as an influence

Every now and then at the end of a Movie or on a Soundtrack, one of thier songs appears, my wife will always ask, who is that singing ? man she is good.

Its Mavis ! :D
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What a sound!!!!!❤️
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