My college a cappella group got to sing her happy birthday in 2014; what a passionate, real, amazing woman she is. It was a supreme pleasure meeting her.
She is a underrated singer who I believe has a voice of the greatest quality, purity, soul, sincerity and love that compares to the truly greats...Garland, Presley, Streisand, Franklin, that surely she would be included into that pantheon of greats.
With the passing of John Lewis, a perfect timing to showcase Mavis. The Staples Singers were instrumental in bringing MLK's message forward as they traveled together in the 60's.
Staples Singers: Pops (Roebuck), Mavis, 78, b Pervis, Cleotha, Yvonne "I'll take you there, Let's do it again, Respect yourself" - love love; just bought "Wattstax Dvd", to see them live. Representing her family with the same tenacity, dignity, enthusiasm, and loyalty - Mavis, I will hear your voice in my head and (ears) forever! Keep doin' what you do, never tire of your hooks and intonations.
I feel so lucky to have had her voice live, with Pops, and family. I have been so happy that she has used her glorious voice for truth all of her life. She is a big part my universe. I am thankful.
I've never heard her singing and now I know what I've been missing: Mavis Staples voice. Indeed she has such a beautiful soul. Thank you for the entertainment today. Stay healthy everybody.
I remember as a young girl, hanging out at the Studio on 103rd St. in Chicago, whenever Mavis saw me she'd say, "Here comes the Messiah!" Yvonne, Mavis's sister, was my friend/mentor. RIP
Heard “Gotta Make a Change “ on a Commercial this morning. Went t Google to Utube. It was Ms. Marvis. I have been listening to it on a loop all day. The old Boogie Woogie sound. Get it Gurl. Love it Love it. Thank you Ms. Marcus
I have listened to her music since the 80s when my sister worked for a record company and would get sample records. She got me the Only for the Lonely vinyl and I was hooked as a 10 year old. She is a treasure for sure. Love you Mavis from Zimbabwe Africa.
Now Tiny Desk should revisit two previous Tiny Desk performers who have since recorded together as a new single performance, that being the wonderful Ms. Staples and her favorite Irishmen, Hozier.
Es un momento dificil de mi vida, creas o no creas en una deidad, pedi mucho a dios que me ayudara y en ese preciso momento vi este video y escuché esta música. Hoy y para siempre este video sera como mi oda a la vida. Gracias NPR MUSIC, SE QUE NO HABLAN ESPAÑOL PERO SIEMPRE ENTREGAN VIDEOS Y MÚSICA DE CALIDAD. GOOD LIFE FOR EVERYBODY AND ONLY THING EVERYBODY NEED IS THE HAPPINES, GO FOR IT!.
I really wish I could’ve seen, the Be Good Tanya’s. With both Frazey Ford and Jolie Holland. Both of them extremely talented, musicians, and songwriters.
You’re not alone sounds like a Jimi Hendrix song just touch me with that soulful voice.. That young on that guitar reminds of Steve Cropper from Booker T And the MG’s.. Mavis you took me away…LB February 2022
This woman is a national treasure. God bless her.
I saw the name and dang near broke my finger, clicking so fast.. 🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️🔥
Same
Yep.
My college a cappella group got to sing her happy birthday in 2014; what a passionate, real, amazing woman she is. It was a supreme pleasure meeting her.
She is a underrated singer who I believe has a voice of the greatest quality, purity, soul, sincerity and love that compares to the truly greats...Garland, Presley, Streisand, Franklin, that surely she would be included into that pantheon of greats.
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!!!
My favorite singer.
I do not think she still is, nor ever was underrated but that is my personal opinion. She sure is one of the greatest singers ever up till now yesss!
Check out the Staple Singers! She ain‘t underated… ❤
With the passing of John Lewis, a perfect timing to showcase Mavis. The Staples Singers were instrumental in bringing MLK's message forward as they traveled together in the 60's.
The legendary and Iconic Mavis Staples gosh that voice
Staples Singers: Pops (Roebuck), Mavis, 78, b Pervis, Cleotha, Yvonne
"I'll take you there, Let's do it again, Respect yourself" - love love; just bought "Wattstax Dvd", to see them live. Representing her family with the same tenacity, dignity, enthusiasm, and loyalty - Mavis, I will hear your voice in my head and (ears) forever! Keep doin' what you do, never tire of your hooks and intonations.
70 years old here. Sings better than 99% of performers around today! Living legend.
Mavis Staples was 81 years old when she did the Tiny Desk Concert 🎶 ♥ Legendary
How can you not love Mavis Staples!! What an absolute treasure!
So much joy in her soul! God bless you sweet Mavis!
Mavis.
Mavis.
Mavis.
She is absolutely glorious!
Mavis is still doing it that soulful sound we all love!
I feel so lucky to have had her voice live, with Pops, and family.
I have been so happy that she has used her glorious voice for truth all of her life.
She is a big part my universe. I am thankful.
Mavis Staples legendary!!!
I don't believe in God.. 10 minutes later... Clapping and stamping my feet.. Screaming hallelujah! God bless Mavis!
That's that soul in her voice that gets you. It's a beautiful thing! That's love...
She told you she'd take you there.
@@jacobclark8511 Somebody help me now! 😂
Mavis, You're not Alone~What a blessed soul of song...
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!!!
She is *AMAZING*
Mavis (+ the Staple Singers) are amazing but Rick does an amazing job filling in for the inimitable Pops. Great combo here. Beautiful
You're right.
0:33 - *Only the Lord Knows* (4:22 / 4:36)
5:51 - *You Are Not Alone* (10:43)
11:41 - *I'll Take You There* (13:21)
Wowww... Deep voice, lovely soul, great lady. ..! "Merci", from France.
One word...
Soulful
Met her once! Nice and personable. Full of pure SOUL and love.
Every human being needs to hear Mavis. Who else will tell you the truth with so much love in her eyes but her?
Her smile is joy-filled. Her voice and soul are blessings. Thank you, again and as always, Mavis Staples.
Jessen Dunn Otis. I agree with you. Her voice takes you on a journey.
So true
Mavis is a gem, so is NPR!
These lyrics are THE TRUTH
I love everything. Her voice, her song choices, her realness, her total lack of diva quality in spite of being a legend.
They were adorable performing together....Loved this 💜🎙💜🎼💜🎸💜
I've never heard her singing and now I know what I've been missing: Mavis Staples voice. Indeed she has such a beautiful soul. Thank you for the entertainment today. Stay healthy everybody.
Freaking awesome. Such a soulful voice.
She’s so adorable, I wanna give her a hug! And I love her voice 💜
"i started looking at all these friendly faces and i got lost in the faces, and the smiles"
- mavis
*tiny desk big voice*
🙏🏽Still resonating & resounding with ✅truth & soul✅ this Sunday morning - 26 July 2020. Thank you, NPR Music, for selecting & sharing Ms. Mavis Staples’ message today !
I remember as a young girl, hanging out at the Studio on 103rd St. in Chicago, whenever Mavis saw me she'd say, "Here comes the Messiah!" Yvonne, Mavis's sister, was my friend/mentor. RIP
What a touching moment
Love Ms. Mavis Staples. I listen to her music at least once/week. Pops would be so proud of you
This was a phenomenal performance. What an icon 👏😍👏
Real American music. Mavis is a legend! And a Tele always sounds great in good hands.
The Queen. Chicago stand up.
Yessss Auntie Mavis sounding great as always 🔥🔥🔥🔥
“Only the Lord knows, and HE ain’t You!”🎶🎶
Heard “Gotta Make a Change “ on a Commercial this morning. Went t Google to Utube. It was Ms. Marvis. I have been listening to it on a loop all day. The old Boogie Woogie sound. Get it Gurl. Love it Love it. Thank you Ms. Marcus
The World's Best ✨🏆✨
So she was just a young un of 70 when she did this. Man. What a force. She's just amazing.
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!!!
What a beautiful soul.
Thank you, NPR for this
That voice! Love you Miss Mavis💞
Words can never explain how amazing Mavis Staples is WOW 💯
Loved her when she sang with her family, and I still love Miss Mavis! Guitar player is cool, too.
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!!!
I paused “Suits” and poured myself a whiskey to listen to this. What a woman!
Mavis is one of gods gifts to this world…..
how on EARTH was this never published yet?! Mavis is a legend of American music.
That Voice just Amazing love her.
I have listened to her music since the 80s when my sister worked for a record company and would get sample records. She got me the Only for the Lonely vinyl and I was hooked as a 10 year old. She is a treasure for sure. Love you Mavis from Zimbabwe Africa.
Now Tiny Desk should revisit two previous Tiny Desk performers who have since recorded together as a new single performance, that being the wonderful Ms. Staples and her favorite Irishmen, Hozier.
YASSSSSS
I love you Mavis !!! You are my favorite !!! Long live sweetheart !
Always on tour with peace and love 🙏🏽 my lady
Wonderful music! Mavis certainly can bring it!!
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!!!
Thank you, thank you thank you ! I saw this and squealed! I love your voice Mavis!
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!!!
Love Mavis forever!
She is my absolute FAVORITE-thank you so much for this!!!
beautiful tone from the tele
the tone omg 🔥
her voice is one of a kind.....its soooooo good!! And 100% down to earth despite being one of the best ever!!! Love her!
She is the most adorable thing ever, bring her back with Hozy, as she calls him lol
That would be awesome!
Mavis takes you back there!!
Just wonderful. Mavis is the best.
Tank you very much for sharing Mavis Staples she so great singer en vitality with big heart, tank you very much tiny desk merci beaucoup
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!!!
A living legend, icon, and queen.
Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!!!
"Only the Lord Knows" resonating in 2020
What a legend! Love her so much. Just a beautiful, beautiful woman and astonishing talent x😊
Just bought tickets to Gary Clark Jr at redtocks, where Mavis will perform before his show-can't wait
I know a place... and mama Mavis Staples makes it alright with the world
Es un momento dificil de mi vida, creas o no creas en una deidad, pedi mucho a dios que me ayudara y en ese preciso momento vi este video y escuché esta música. Hoy y para siempre este video sera como mi oda a la vida. Gracias NPR MUSIC, SE QUE NO HABLAN ESPAÑOL PERO SIEMPRE ENTREGAN VIDEOS Y MÚSICA DE CALIDAD.
GOOD LIFE FOR EVERYBODY AND ONLY THING EVERYBODY NEED IS THE HAPPINES, GO FOR IT!.
Ánimo, y como dice la segunda rola que cantó Mavis, no estás sólo, luz y fuerza hasta donde quiera que estés ✌️
Thank you ❤
Incredible, just incredible. She is my hero. It's like Rick inherited Pops' hands, he has a great feel.
How did I reach age 49 without discovering this wonderful musician and person???
I love that first song
Love, love, love YOU MAVIS!♥️ Thank you for this repost NPR!
I was so glad to see her featured on RTJ4
Awesome Thanks Stay Blessed!!
Love, love, love YOU MAVIS!♥️ Thank you for this repost!
THE LEGEND .
First 10 seconds I could feel awesomeness
Mavis Staples proving some things get better with age.
I love you Mavis!
Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾
You're not alone ❤️
Man, I've got to see this Mavis girl!
Got to call a play, do an end around this covid/omicron stuff, and score a touchdown to see her!
Awesome !!!
🌈☮️🌈
I really wish I could’ve seen, the Be Good Tanya’s. With both Frazey Ford and Jolie Holland. Both of them extremely talented, musicians, and songwriters.
Yesss!!
CBS sunday morning brought me here. Have a Blessed 80th Birthday celebration, Ms. Mavis
Gente, cliquei achando que era a Alcione! Amei ainda sim. Arrasa Mavis 🤗💕
Sing Mavis!
A real HAPPY 83th Birthday to the ONE & ONLY Mrs. Mavis Staples and really ALL the best to her (2022-0710).
Mavis is sunshine in human form
Excellent
you're so adorable... human... the both of you... thanks 💚💚🍀💚💚
Goosebumps
Man, so need to hear her, makes me feel a lil less lonley!! Thanks RTJ for putting me on to Mavis!
You’re not alone sounds like a Jimi Hendrix song just touch me with that soulful voice.. That young on that guitar reminds of Steve Cropper from Booker T And the MG’s.. Mavis you took me away…LB February 2022
I could just imagine Pop on the guitar, definitely a Staples feel.
Mavis Mavis Mavis! Amazing vocals as always!