Live in London
Mavis Staples · 2019
56 min · 14 tracks · R&B · soul
A soulful celebration blending blues and R&B, showcasing Mavis Staples' timeless vocal power in an electrifying live setting.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like emotional highs and lows celebratory atmosphere with friends soulful moments for reflection
- Context
- By the time 'Live in London' was released in February 2019, Mavis Staples was enjoying a resurgence in popularity following her acclaimed collaborations and solo work. This album captures her dynamic live performances during a period marked by critical acclaim for her previous studio albums, including 'If All I Was Was Black' (2017), which solidified her status as a vital voice in contemporary music.
- If you like
- R&B, soul
Live in London is an album by Mavis Staples, released in 2019. A soulful celebration blending blues and R&B, showcasing Mavis Staples' timeless vocal power in an electrifying live setting. 'Live in London' is significant not only for its showcase of Staples' enduring talent but also for its reflection of the cultural importance of live music in preserving and propagating the roots of soul and R&B. The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting her powerful stage presence and rich vocal delivery, reinforcing her legacy as an influential figure in American music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live in London sound like?
A soulful celebration blending blues and R&B, showcasing Mavis Staples' timeless vocal power in an electrifying live setting. Rooted in R&B and soul.
What makes Live in London by Mavis Staples notable?
'Live in London' is significant not only for its showcase of Staples' enduring talent but also for its reflection of the cultural importance of live music in preserving and propagating the roots of soul and R&B. The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting her powerful stage presence and rich vocal delivery, reinforcing her legacy as an influential figure in American music. By the time 'Live in London' was released in February 2019, Mavis Staples was enjoying a resurgence in popularity following her acclaimed collaborations and solo work. This album captures her dynamic live performances during a period marked by critical acclaim for her previous studio albums, including 'If All I Was Was Black' (2017), which solidified her status as a vital voice in contemporary music.
Who is Live in London for?
Live in London works well if you're into wave-like emotional highs and lows, celebratory atmosphere with friends and soulful moments for reflection.
How many songs are on Live in London?
Live in London has 14 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love and Trust 4:38
- 2 Who Told You That 3:13
- 3 Slippery People 3:51
- 4 What You Gonna Do (intro) 0:36
- 5 What You Gonna Do 4:05
- 6 Take Us Back Standout 4:39
- 7 You Are Not Alone Standout 4:19
- 8 No Time for Cryin’ 5:21
- 9 Can You Get to That 3:18
- 10 Let’s Do It Again Standout 5:47
- 11 Dedicated 4:46
- 12 We’re Gonna Make It 4:23
- 13 Encore: Happy Birthday 1:00
- 14 Touch a Hand 6:33
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