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|introduction = '''The Voice''' is the eighth solo studio album by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] (her second and final on [[Paisley Park Records]]), and her second to include input by [[Prince]]. | |introduction = '''The Voice''' is the eighth solo studio album by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] (her second and final on [[Paisley Park Records]]), and her second to include input by [[Prince]]. | ||
− | Eight of the | + | Eight of the album’s twelve songs are written by [[Prince]] (two of which, [[Melody Cool]] and [[Positivity]], had previously been included in different forms on albums released by [[Prince]]), and he appears as a musician to varying degrees on some of the tracks also. [[Ricky Peterson]] produced the five newly-written [[Prince]] tracks, and added production to the vault track [[A Man Called Jesus]]. |
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The album produced two singles, [[Single: The Voice|The Voice]] and [[Single: Blood Is Thicker Than Time|Blood Is Thicker Than Time]], but the album failed to chart. | The album produced two singles, [[Single: The Voice|The Voice]] and [[Single: Blood Is Thicker Than Time|Blood Is Thicker Than Time]], but the album failed to chart. | ||
− | In 1995, the album was re-released by [[NPG Records]] with a different sequence, including an additional track, [[Come Home]], which was previously included in identical form on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] | + | In 1995, the album was re-released by [[NPG Records]] with a different sequence, including an additional track, [[Come Home]], which was previously included in identical form on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples]’ first [[Paisley Park Records]] release [[Album: Time Waits For No One|Time Waits For No One]]. |
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|tracklisting =Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only: <br> | |tracklisting =Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only: <br> | ||
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# <b>[[The Undertaker]]</b> (7:26) <sup>3</sup> | # <b>[[The Undertaker]]</b> (7:26) <sup>3</sup> | ||
# <b>[[Melody Cool]]</b> (3:46) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[Melody Cool]]</b> (3:46) <sup>2</sup> | ||
− | # <b> | + | # <b>Kain’t Turn Back</b> (4:03) |
− | # <b> | + | # <b>I’ll Be Right There</b> (4:03) |
# <b>[[A Man Called Jesus]]</b> (3:56) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[A Man Called Jesus]]</b> (3:56) <sup>2</sup> | ||
# <b>Why</b> (4:27) | # <b>Why</b> (4:27) | ||
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<b>1995 NPG Records release</b> | <b>1995 NPG Records release</b> | ||
# <b>[[Blood Is Thicker Than Time]]</b> (3:13) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[Blood Is Thicker Than Time]]</b> (3:13) <sup>2</sup> | ||
− | # <b> | + | # <b>I’ll Be Right There</b> (4:03) |
# <b>Why</b> (4:27) | # <b>Why</b> (4:27) | ||
# <b>[[House In Order]]</b> (4:44) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[House In Order]]</b> (4:44) <sup>2</sup> | ||
# <b>All Because Of You</b> (5:06) | # <b>All Because Of You</b> (5:06) | ||
# <b>[[A Man Called Jesus]]</b> (3:56) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[A Man Called Jesus]]</b> (3:56) <sup>2</sup> | ||
− | # <b> | + | # <b>Kain’t Turn Back</b> (4:03) |
# <b>[[Come Home]]</b> (5:29) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[Come Home]]</b> (5:29) <sup>2</sup> | ||
# <b>[[You Will Be Moved]]</b> (4:12) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[You Will Be Moved]]</b> (4:12) <sup>2</sup> | ||
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*Side 2: | *Side 2: | ||
# <b>[[Melody Cool]]</b> (3:46) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[Melody Cool]]</b> (3:46) <sup>2</sup> | ||
− | # <b> | + | # <b>Kain’t Turn Back</b> (4:03) |
− | # <b> | + | # <b>I’ll Be Right There</b> (4:03) |
# <b>[[A Man Called Jesus]]</b> (3:56) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[A Man Called Jesus]]</b> (3:56) <sup>2</sup> | ||
# <b>Why</b> (4:27) | # <b>Why</b> (4:27) | ||
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|thanks = I present my second album to you with an abundance of joy and pleasure. It is very special to me. It contains songs that strengthen us where we're weak, songs of hope, love and 'positivity'. These are trying times. My desire is that through my song some lost soul may be found. If I can help just ONE somebody in my lifetime, my living has not been in vain. | |thanks = I present my second album to you with an abundance of joy and pleasure. It is very special to me. It contains songs that strengthen us where we're weak, songs of hope, love and 'positivity'. These are trying times. My desire is that through my song some lost soul may be found. If I can help just ONE somebody in my lifetime, my living has not been in vain. | ||
*THANK YOU JESUS | *THANK YOU JESUS | ||
− | *My family "The Staple Singers" (Pops, Pervis, Cleotha and Yvonne) for your love and support. | + | *My family "The Staple Singers" (Pops, Pervis, Cleotha and Yvonne) for your love and support. There’s no place like home. |
*Prince... "My Earth Angel" - for sharing your magic, heaven must have sent you. | *Prince... "My Earth Angel" - for sharing your magic, heaven must have sent you. | ||
− | *SPECIAL THANKS TO: Keith Albert, Lauri Albert, Dana Anderson, Virgie Anderson, Graham Armstrong, Roy Ayers Jr., Marylou Baddeaux, Homer (Deacon) Banks, Billy Beck, Bernard (Down Home) Belle, Aja Brown, Ricky (The Lion) Brown, Carol Burnham, Kathy Busby, Bill (Muntana Sr.) Cosby, Aunt Billie (Sunshine) Christian, Merry Clayton, Stu Cohen, Tina Cope, John E. David Esq., Gilbert Davison, John Dukakis, Peter Edge - " | + | *SPECIAL THANKS TO: Keith Albert, Lauri Albert, Dana Anderson, Virgie Anderson, Graham Armstrong, Roy Ayers Jr., Marylou Baddeaux, Homer (Deacon) Banks, Billy Beck, Bernard (Down Home) Belle, Aja Brown, Ricky (The Lion) Brown, Carol Burnham, Kathy Busby, Bill (Muntana Sr.) Cosby, Aunt Billie (Sunshine) Christian, Merry Clayton, Stu Cohen, Tina Cope, John E. David Esq., Gilbert Davison, John Dukakis, Peter Edge - "Let’s Do It Again", Lillian Ellis, Rick Frio - Ego Management, Rosie Gaines,, Dr. Michael E. Goldman, Ray Harris, Julie Hartley, Chris Heim, Chuck Hermes, Lisa Hoey, Yusef D. Jackson, Juli (Walla-Walla) Knapp, Karen Lee, Gwen Gwyn Leeds, Alan Leeds, Lisa Longville, Diana Mae (Baby Girl) Louie, Dr. David M. Maclin, Ooo Danny Boy Madden, Foley (Bae-Bro) McCreary, Benny Medina, Bob Merlis, Duane (Dimples) Nelson, John (Pops) Nelson, The New Power Generation, Cheryl (Booty) Nick, Gary (Pit Bull) O’Neal, Mo Ostin, Paul Peterson, Ricky (Funky Pete) Peterson, June (Baby Sister) Pointer, Sue Roberts, Tom Ruffino, Michael Rumore, Glen Rupp, Jon-Jon Shields, Dr. Roland Sidney, Lester (Maestro) Snells, Hank Spann, Sonic Arts Studios, Billy Sparks, The Steeles - Fred, JD, Jearlyn & Jevetta 'My other Family - I love y’all", Lady Linda Stokes, Michael Stokes, Therese (Miss Teedi) Stoulil, Harold Sulman, Shannon Swedberg, Tonya Thompson, Russ Thyret, Tom Tucker, Henry and Robert (The Bodyguards) Ware, Warner Brothers Records, Lenny Warner, Pailette White, Jill Willis, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., ...and the Paisley Park Family |
*In Loving Memory of Mrs Oceola "Mom" Staples and Cynthia Marie Staples. | *In Loving Memory of Mrs Oceola "Mom" Staples and Cynthia Marie Staples. | ||
− | * | + | *It’s me and my main man against the world... Love and Peace - Mavis |
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|Single = [[Single: Blood Is Thicker Than Time|Blood Is Thicker Than Time]] | |Single = [[Single: Blood Is Thicker Than Time|Blood Is Thicker Than Time]] | ||
− | |B-side = | + | |B-side = I’ll Be Right There |
|Image = Bloodisthickerthantime single.jpg | |Image = Bloodisthickerthantime single.jpg | ||
|Link = Single: Blood Is Thicker Than Time | |Link = Single: Blood Is Thicker Than Time |
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