Live in London cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional highs and lows
  • celebratory atmosphere with friends
  • soulful moments for reflection
  • engaging live performance energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer studio polish over live
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Aretha Franklin· Tina Turner· Etta James

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 4:39
  • 7 You Are Not Alone 4:19
  • 8 No Time for Cryin’ 5:21
  • 9 Can You Get to That 3:18
  • 10 Let’s Do It Again 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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