I’ll Take You There

While soul music exploded on the charts in 1965, there was another surge of black music in the early ’70s, with a funkier feel. 1972 saw hits like as “Freddie’s Dead” by Curtis Mayfield, “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green,...

Respect Yourself

The Staple Singers were a gospel group for many years, before entering the pop mainstream in the ’70s. Founded by Roebuck “Pop” Staples, and including his daughters Cleotha, Yvonne, and Mavis, the group earned eight Top-40 hits between 1971-1975....