I never behold the stars that I do not feel that I am looking in the face of God. I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God. Abraham Lincoln 19 years old.
as a little white boy in the early sixties, I used to watch a tv show called - I think - Jubilee Showcase on Chicago Sunday morning tv - because there were no cartoons on Sunday morning. it was a Gospel Music show and it made my little brain split open - my body turn on - the spirit entered and I was never the same thank God.
As a grown man pushing 40 I watched the same show in South Texas. When the Covid hit I deep dived into the Lord & Gospel Music. Been going strong ever since...Dixie Hummingbirds, Pilgrim Jubilees, 5 Bind Boys of Miss. & Ala. , Rev. Julius Cheeks, etc...Thanks to the Internet I was able to experience new what you Experienced as a young boy. Now, into my early 40's I love Jubilee Showcase! If you want to see an anointed woman play the piano (his wife) on CZcams check out the Rev. Julius Cheeks and "Morning Train". Good day.
if you listen to this and still don't get how black gospel influenced rocknroll, along with every other genre of black southern roots music you'll never get it. magical powerful beautiful PTL
I found an old recording from 1976 in which Jackson Browne did a rock and roll take on Sit Down Servant, replacing the lyrics with nonsense lyrics. Needless to say, the real version is much better.
Yes. Lord thank you for helping us survive in this brutal, harsh, racist world... you have been with us through all times. Thank you Lord 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@ghettoinvestor4491 What is wrong with what he said ? So a white person cannot say somthing good about black poeple ? Without poeple like you calling vertue signaling . How is he racist ?
@@shelbourneking7068 Fair enough. But I am tired of White people appropriating success of Black people to highlight their tolerance and virtue. It's not lost on anyone that TSS was Black. Why not just say they were the best, period, and not put them in a box?
I can keep playing song over and over. Pop's guitar, Mavis's singing, the beautiful harmonies, the syncopated clapping..My computer's just went up in soul. .
That's an excellent simile. I agree, I keep listening to it as well. I love the melody, the harmonizing, and most of all Mavis Staples understated vocals.
dunno if you guys cares but if you are bored like me atm you can watch all of the new movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother during the lockdown xD
@@davidl.2456 Yes. I would consider her voice type a Deep Contralto. I love the resonance and richness of all of those iconic low notes she sings in this recording! It is mind blowing also how mature her voice was even at this young age. Phenomenal!
@@rasminebenson3692 The recounting of the story of David itself might be "dangerous" in that even an impoverished unpaid servant might be able to contrive and use a rock and sling.
Absolutely. I just discovered this group and song while watching the documentary 'Soundbreaking' on PBS. It's a rare singer who can sustain vibrato on those low notes...
Around 1964 this gospel-loving white boy took his date to a little church in Rochester N.Y. where the Staple singers did a one-nighter. Mavis, (??) I think it was, had a 100ft. microphone cord and when things got really cooking she went out into the audience and danced and held hands with us as she sang. To say it was a powerful experience would be grossly inadequate to describe what I felt. Besides the vocals, the beautiful haunting,sparing, understated, sublimely tasteful guitar of Pop Staples was powerful. At this time I believe the brother sang with his sisters also.
I was stunned when I first saw this video. Amazed at the Staple Family. I knew and loved their ‘70s pop hits, and knew they came out of Gospel but, this song is just brilliant.
I don't believe in god but if I did I'd surely think he had a hand in creating the heavenly voice & presence of Mavis Staples. My goodness, she's mesmerizing.
@@christopherestrada2474 Well that certainly does sum up the general tenor of US white christianity. Whips, chains, oppression. But I think christianity & god have quite a different role in Black communities.
I Love This Song Right Here. Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise, dwell on these things.
🕊 Rip Momz 🕊...No u up their shouting an singing in that heaven choir...I know you singing the ole hymns an got heaven jumpin....Miss ole gospels like this ....I cant sit down til ur wings wrapped around me .I miss u momz 💔💔😢😢
Wow is Mavis awesome. See she stuck with God y he has kept her safe y sound while many a secular musician has perished. God bless the staple singers while family.
I love this song,sing Mavis Sing,God bless you forever,I love you all very much,forever,Thank you for all of your songs,I'm glad you all are in my life!!!!!!!!!!
Golden Gospel Jubilee and this song was on it. My mother played this (on 8 track ) on Sunday mornings and I loved the entire tape. So many wonderful old time gospel songs that takes me back. This one being my all time favorite from that tape.
The Staple Singers were my Sister's,Brother & me our Idol believe it or not we Sang & Sounded just like the Staple Singers my Sis Betty Jean Sang & Sounded just like Mavis her & my Brother Archie Could Panelize many Singers Example Betty Jean ,Mavis, Mahalia Jackson, Gladys knight, Aretha Franklin just to name a few,Archie,Donna Hathaway,Marvin Gaye,James Brown,Otis Clay,Pebo Bryson,Lil Anthony & The Imperial's God Blessed Our Family with Talent Unfortunately we didn't become Famous but we Could Sang 🤣 There's a different between Singing & Sang when One is good it's Called Sang 😆 anyway That was back in the day I have Changed Partner I Sing unto the Lord Amen ❤️😇🙏 I give him all the Glory,Honor & Praise Hallelujah Oh I didn't mention my Dad Could Play The Guitar just like Pop Staple & Sing to ❤️😇🙏
I found out this morning that I am dying. I am planning my funeral now. They tell me I have renal failure. The cake will be in the shape of a kidney chocolate or vanilla I have not decided. This song may be on the playlist. I am going to charge admission because many a people want me dead y as a Jewish business woman I want my daughter to have her Mercedes Benz paid off .
I'm agnostic to the bone, but when the Staple Singers sing I start to doubt my doubts.
I'm an atheist and I still love this.
Well PRAISE JESUS! THAT is THE HOLY SPIRIT!!!
im a mystical agnostic and when i hear this i hear the spirit singing
I never behold the stars that I do not feel that I am looking in the face of God. I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God. Abraham Lincoln 19 years old.
as a little white boy in the early sixties, I used to watch a tv show called - I think - Jubilee Showcase on Chicago Sunday morning tv - because there were no cartoons on Sunday morning. it was a Gospel Music show and it made my little brain split open - my body turn on - the spirit entered and I was never the same thank God.
As a grown man pushing 40 I watched the same show in South Texas. When the Covid hit I deep dived into the Lord & Gospel Music. Been going strong ever since...Dixie Hummingbirds, Pilgrim Jubilees, 5 Bind Boys of Miss. & Ala. , Rev. Julius Cheeks, etc...Thanks to the Internet I was able to experience new what you Experienced as a young boy. Now, into my early 40's I love Jubilee Showcase! If you want to see an anointed woman play the piano (his wife) on CZcams check out the Rev. Julius Cheeks and "Morning Train". Good day.
if you listen to this and still don't get how black gospel influenced rocknroll, along with every other genre of black southern roots music you'll never get it. magical powerful beautiful PTL
I found an old recording from 1976 in which Jackson Browne did a rock and roll take on Sit Down Servant, replacing the lyrics with nonsense lyrics. Needless to say, the real version is much better.
It was actually the other way around blues came first
@@clevelandhayes4329 Wrong. You’ve clearly done zero research on the topic. You don’t get any cool points.
Sincerely,
A Lily White Music Major.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Such a sweet face Mavis also. No wonder Dylan was smitten and proposed to her.
Once in 500 years comes a voice like Mavis Staples. Old school still SAVES the day.
their power freaks me out!
I’m so thankful for the immense contributions of African-Americans to the world.
Yes. Lord thank you for helping us survive in this brutal, harsh, racist world... you have been with us through all times. Thank you Lord 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Such lame white virtue signaling. Maybe try, "most talented gospel singers of all time." I hate racist people.
@@ghettoinvestor4491 What is wrong with what he said ? So a white person cannot say somthing good about black poeple ? Without poeple like you calling vertue signaling . How is he racist ?
@@shelbourneking7068 Fair enough. But I am tired of White people appropriating success of Black people to highlight their tolerance and virtue. It's not lost on anyone that TSS was Black. Why not just say they were the best, period, and not put them in a box?
@@shelbourneking7068 why not say they were good. simple as that. Its just like saying I have a few black friends.
I can keep playing song over and over. Pop's guitar, Mavis's singing, the beautiful harmonies, the syncopated clapping..My computer's just went up in soul. .
Peter Elbling I agree man
Peter Elbling prayonmychild
The
Pops was a genius
Mavis has an amazing voice.
Yes same here 🤗
I love when Mavis says "he's a "dan-jus mane"....now that's a pretty lethal statement right there!
I love every word she says.
David was the tru definition of a warrior
She had me right from the start...but THAT got me too!
And country af...
@@antonewilson4310 And? Your point?
I am obsessed with this performance. It's like opening gifts on Christmas morning.
did you see the documentary rise up and shout? Lots of Mavis Staples in it
So true
That's an excellent simile. I agree, I keep listening to it as well. I love the melody, the harmonizing, and most of all Mavis Staples understated vocals.
dunno if you guys cares but if you are bored like me atm you can watch all of the new movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother during the lockdown xD
@Chase Ezra Yea, have been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself =)
The strongest alto voice of all time...Mavis Staples
Tell it!
Contralto--even lower than alto...
@@davidl.2456 Yes. I would consider her voice type a Deep Contralto. I love the resonance and richness of all of those iconic low notes she sings in this recording! It is mind blowing also how mature her voice was even at this young age. Phenomenal!
@@williamdobbs1069 yeah she would be a base 1 if she was a man today
I KNOW THAT'S RIGHT AND SHE WAS SO YOUNG
this is pure gospel right. next to Mahalia Jackson. if you can't feel this... you ain't right
You need to watch the new documentary on HULU called Summer of Soul it shows both of them singing together. It's incredible.
here's your motivation: get to Heaven so you can hear Mavis Staples sing for an eternity.
That's my motivation.
Peter Elbling yes Lord.. bring back memories
Does anyone kno the full lyrics
✨🎼✨❤️✨🎼✨
You got that one right!!
I love when Mavis sings the line about "Lil' David" - " I don't want to meet him, he's a dangerous ("dang-jus") man"! Powerful!
Roz Britton LOL!! Yesss...she DEFINITELY did say, "DANG-JUS MAN"...lls.!! My girl Mavis!!
@@rasminebenson3692 The recounting of the story of David itself might be "dangerous" in that even an impoverished unpaid servant might be able to contrive and use a rock and sling.
her lower register is amazing
Absolutely. I just discovered this group and song while watching the documentary 'Soundbreaking' on PBS. It's a rare singer who can sustain vibrato on those low notes...
Jojo C. Yes!
GOD GIVEN
I wished gospel music stilled sounded this good!!!
Around 1964 this gospel-loving white boy took his date to a little church in Rochester N.Y. where the Staple singers did a one-nighter. Mavis, (??) I think it was, had a 100ft. microphone cord and when things got really cooking she went out into the audience and danced and held hands with us as she sang. To say it was a powerful experience would be grossly inadequate to describe what I felt. Besides the vocals, the beautiful haunting,sparing, understated, sublimely tasteful guitar of Pop Staples was powerful. At this time I believe the brother sang with his sisters also.
Thanks for the story. Yep, you were very lucky to have seen this group live--especially amazingly gifted Mavis...
Not sisters, but daughters, please & thank u!
Bless u Don❤❤❤❤
Mavis was FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNEEEEE
I don't know what i would do if i didn't have music in my life.
Well done Daddy. You just got to heaven and I know you can't sit down.
Mr. Howard Smiley
(December 22, 2019)
"Mavis!" (2015), the documentary on her and The Staple Singers brought me here!!! Powerful film on her!!
I was stunned when I first saw this video. Amazed at the Staple Family. I knew and loved their ‘70s pop hits, and knew they came out of Gospel but, this song is just brilliant.
Nothing like old school gospel 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Mavis is the greatest singer of our time!!!
Amen!
Yes!
I think a case could be made for that...
Takes me back to Friendship Church in E. Chicago, IN in the 50's when I first heard the group.
I can't stop pushing that replay
Just one guitar and syncopated handclaps. And it just MOVES. Astonishing.
We're not worthy... We're not worthy!
I can't stop listening to this! On another note Mavis was Beautiful!
Yes she was
*is*
I don't know of anyone that can mimic her voice. It's truly one of a kind.
Can you believe Mavis was only 15 years old when this was recorded.
Mavis Staples voice is something special. ❤❤❤❤❤
Man this gives me goosebumps every time I hear this
Me too!😊
I'll watch this whenever I feel down. How can you feel bad after this???
I come back to this whenever I need to see a miracle.
Man, Mavis Staples was sure enough cold as hell. What a presense
Mavis is the greatest of ALL times.
I don't believe in god but if I did I'd surely think he had a hand in creating the heavenly voice & presence of Mavis Staples. My goodness, she's mesmerizing.
He not only had a hand, He had a whip in that hand to make that voice.
@@christopherestrada2474 Well that certainly does sum up the general tenor of US white christianity. Whips, chains, oppression.
But I think christianity & god have quite a different role in Black communities.
Mavis Staples has the most amazing voice... I loved their music in the 60s and still do. 🎼🖤
Man this is the boss.Who says the Devil got all the good songs?
This is the best video I've seen so far of Mavis. You can see her up close and appreciate her talent even more.
Just saw the documentary "Mavis!". Highly recommended.
cool thanks!
Thank you!
I will look for it - I saw Rise up and shout documentary
I love listening to the Staple Singers. I just love Mavis' voice. It's so unique. I could listen to them all day every day!
Very exciting to see this rare footage of the Staples at their brilliant early best.
Gary Morris The brother was replaced when he got drafted so this is real early in their careers.
So haunting and propulsive.
Wowza.
MAVIS.
When I hear this song, my soul shouts. Nobody can sit down listening to this. Mavis Staples sing yo' song!
HE'S A DANJUS MAN, I LOVE IT
👏🏾This is some down-home,stick to your ribs, and let’s go to the old landmark gospel music.👏🏾
just keep pushing replay. mavis staples is one of kind.
I Love This Song Right Here.
Philippians 4:8
Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise, dwell on these things.
would you Listen to This,SO GOOD STAPLE SINGERS!
Best thing I've seen on the internet all year. Maybe ever.
Took the words out of my mouth.
There was a Chad Simmons in my hometown when I was young. Ever been to Kansas?
Sit 🪑 Down Servant... I just got to heaven and I can't sit Down... Still listening 🎧 11/20/21💫
Love how she ends the song!
Still listening...I CAN'T SIT DOWN❤❤❤
You fucking kidding me you cannot find talent like this no more
🕊 Rip Momz 🕊...No u up their shouting an singing in that heaven choir...I know you singing the ole hymns an got heaven jumpin....Miss ole gospels like this ....I cant sit down til ur wings wrapped around me .I miss u momz 💔💔😢😢
Good to hear Pops in his prime
Has to be one of my favorite songs ever!!! Sing Mavis...what an amazing and unique voice.
Grew listening to the Staples singers great family's group
Her phrasing of him 0:16 is killer and very unique.
A new queen is crowed!!!
Mavis voice is magical.
this is pure gospel at it's best! wish I could play like Pops and sing like Mavis! got 2 play this 500 more times!
I could listen to this all day..
Perfection. This makes me want to jump out of my seat. I love Mavis and Pops was the man.
Diamond in the ROUGH! Mavis Staples is a WOMAN.
Wow is Mavis awesome. See she stuck with God y he has kept her safe y sound while many a secular musician has perished. God bless the staple singers while family.
My vocal goal, her voice is too Beautiful 😍
Le phrasé de Mavis Staples est vraiment fabuleux!
Et n'oublions pas la qualite de sa voix...
It's the claps for me!
Ashley from ASHLEY SAYS SO brought me here!
These people made music from the soul.
Great in every way. Not apolitical gospel as tends to be popular now, but real Spiritual stuff.
ok, i'm in love..
I love her voice
The cadence and tone is pure delta blues, good Lord, so beautiful!!! Amazing!!
Mavis one of the greates singers.... perfectly accompanies by harmonies and roebucks diabolic guit
🏖 wow ! I miss "old school" gospel !!
AMEN I LIKE SONG 👌 I GOOD ONE I THANK YOU JESUS AND STAPLES SINGERS
Mavis Staples is about 22 in this video. Just beyond belief.
This happens to be Bonnie raitt’s favorite staple singers song
I love this song,sing Mavis Sing,God bless you forever,I love you all very much,forever,Thank you for all of your songs,I'm glad you all are in my life!!!!!!!!!!
Oooowww!!! This song make me want do my church shuffle. Cant sit down!!!
LORD HAVE MERCY!
The original Rock and Roll...
Sang Mavis!!!! One of my favorite female secular singers
Blues, soul , R&b, rnr (x1.25), spiritual, workin' song, gospel ..... in just one song.
I absolutely love this song mavis is the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️
POPS ROSEBUD LATE GREAT GOD BLESS LATE GREAT ONE YOU REMEMBER
Roebuck was his name
Spectacular.
I love this song❣️I had to learn the lyrics and the clap lol
The clap is everything
Mavis is a bad woman the staple singers are true legends
well this is amazing
If you’re a Mavis fan and haven’t seen the HBO documentary Mavis! Please go do it now.
I loved it!!
Golden Gospel Jubilee and this song was on it. My mother played this (on 8 track ) on Sunday mornings and I loved the entire tape. So many wonderful old time gospel songs that takes me back. This one being my all time favorite from that tape.
They say music soothes the Savage beast it's gotta be true because those notes she hits in the beginning they put goosebumps on my back
Happy National Gospel Heritage Month! Blessings and hugs!
Mavis! Brought me to this song but my mom brought the Staples to ME! Love this!
Her voice so powerful
The Staple Singers were my Sister's,Brother & me our Idol believe it or not we Sang & Sounded just like the Staple Singers my Sis Betty Jean Sang & Sounded just like Mavis her & my Brother Archie Could Panelize many Singers Example Betty Jean ,Mavis, Mahalia Jackson, Gladys knight, Aretha Franklin just to name a few,Archie,Donna Hathaway,Marvin Gaye,James Brown,Otis Clay,Pebo Bryson,Lil Anthony & The Imperial's God Blessed Our Family with Talent Unfortunately we didn't become Famous but we Could Sang 🤣 There's a different between Singing & Sang when One is good it's Called Sang 😆 anyway That was back in the day I have Changed Partner I Sing unto the Lord Amen ❤️😇🙏 I give him all the Glory,Honor & Praise Hallelujah Oh I didn't mention my Dad Could Play The Guitar just like Pop Staple & Sing to ❤️😇🙏
I found out this morning that I am dying. I am planning my funeral now. They tell me I have renal failure. The cake will be in the shape of a kidney chocolate or vanilla I have not decided. This song may be on the playlist. I am going to charge admission because many a people want me dead y as a Jewish business woman I want my daughter to have her Mercedes Benz paid off .