We'll Never Turn Back

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Discover Mavis Staples' iconic album on colored vinyl When we started our family group, The Staple Singers, we began by singing mostly in churches in the South. Pops saw Dr. Martin Luther King speak in 1963, and from then on, we began to expand our musical vision beyond just gospels. Pops told us, "I like that man. I like his message. And if he can preach it, we can sing it." So we started writing "Freedom Songs," such as "Why Am I Treated So Bad," "When Will We Be Paid For The Work We've Done," "Long Walk To DC," and many others. Like many others in the Civil Rights Movement, we drew on the spirituality and strength of the church to contribute to social justice and try to achieve equal rights. With this record, I hope to convey the same feeling, spirit, and message as with the Staple Singers and, hopefully, continue to bring about positive changes. We must keep pushing for a better world. Things are better, but we're not where we should be yet, and we'll never go back. 99 and a half won't do! - Mavis