Oh What a Feeling
Mavis Staples · 1979
40 min · 10 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of soul and rhythm and blues, showcasing Mavis Staples' powerful vocals and uplifting arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tonight I Feel Like Dancing — This track stands out for its infectious groove and celebratory lyrics, making it an anthem of joy that highlights Staples' vocal prowess.
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Let Love Come Between Us — With its smooth melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this song captures the essence of longing and connection, representing the album's emotional core.
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Oh What a Feeling — The title track radiates positivity and showcases Staples' dynamic vocal range, making it a quintessential highlight of her career during this period.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves for dancing
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- heartfelt lyrics with warmth
- joyful anthems for celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1979, Oh What a Feeling marked Mavis Staples' transition into a more contemporary sound after her tenure with The Staple Singers. Following the success of her earlier albums, this record represents her continued evolution as a solo artist, exploring themes of love and joy while retaining her gospel roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Tina Turner· Etta James
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tonight I Feel Like Dancing 6:08
- 2 Let Love Come Between Us 3:24
- 3 Loving You 4:07
- 4 I Don’t Want to Lose My Real Good Thing 3:15
- 5 I’ve Been to the Well Before 3:54
- 6 Oh What a Feeling 3:03
- 7 If I Can’t Have You 4:48
- 8 You’re Made That Way 3:55
- 9 I Miss You (Since You’re Gone) 5:03
- 10 We Got Love 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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