The Staple Singers
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- Recorded the original version of Respect Yourself subsequently covered by many other artists.
- Recorded a version of The Weight originally recorded by The Band.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1999
- Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 2005
- Cleotha Staples (born: 11 April 1934 died: 21 February 2013)
- Mavis Staples
- Pervis Staples (born: 18 November 1935 died: 06 June 2021)
- Pops Staples
- Yvonne Staples (born: 23 October 1937 died: 10 April 2018)
- 1972
I'll Take You There 
- The Staple Singers entered the UK charts on 18 June 1972, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 30.- 1974
- If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) - The Staple Singers entered the UK charts on 16 June 1974, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 34.
- 1984
- Slippery People - The Staple Singers entered the UK charts on 30 September 1984, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 78.
- 1967
- Why (Am I Treated So Bad)? - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 03 June 1967, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 95.
- For What It's Worth - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 23 September 1967, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 66.
- 1971
- Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom Boom) - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 06 February 1971, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 27.
- You've Got To Earn It - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 31 July 1971, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 97.
- Respect Yourself - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 16 October 1971, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 12.
- 1972
- I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 08 April 1972, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
- This World - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 05 August 1972, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 38.
- 1973
- Oh La De Da - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 10 March 1973, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 33.
- Be What You Are - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 16 June 1973, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 66.
- If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 27 October 1973, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
- 1974
- Touch A Hand, Make A Friend - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 23 February 1974, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 23.
- City In The Sky - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 17 August 1974, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 79.
- My Main Man - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 07 December 1974, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 76.
- 1975
- Let's Do It Again - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 25 October 1975, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
- 1976
- New Orleans - The Staple Singers entered the US charts on 28 February 1976, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 70.
- (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - The Staple Singers
- Back Road Into Town - The Staple Singers
- Brand New Day - The Staple Singers
- Funky Love - The Staple Singers
- Gamblin' Man - The Staple Singers
- Give A Damn - The Staple Singers
- Go Tell It On The Mountain - The Staple Singers
- Good News - The Staple Singers
- Got To Be Some Changes Made - The Staple Singers
- Grandma's Hands - The Staple Singers
- Hear My Call - The Staple Singers
- I Got To Be Myself - The Staple Singers
- I Had A Dream - The Staple Singers
- If I Could Hear My Mother Pray - The Staple Singers
- John Brown - The Staple Singers
- Joy To The World - The Staple Singers
- Let Me Ride (Swing Down Chariot) - The Staple Singers
- Long Walk To DC - The Staple Singers
- Love Is Plentiful - The Staple Singers
- Love Me Love Me Love Me - The Staple Singers
- Masters Of War - The Staple Singers
- Since He Lightened My Heavy Load - The Staple Singers
- So Soon - The Staple Singers
- Stay With Us - The Staple Singers
- Stoned Soul Picnic - The Staple Singers
- The Challenge - The Staple Singers
- The Ghetto - The Staple Singers
- The Last Month Of The Year - The Staple Singers
- The Old Landmark - The Staple Singers
- The Weight - The Staple Singers
(and Marty Stuart)
- There Was A Star - The Staple Singers
- This May Be The Last Time - The Staple Singers
- Trippin' On Your Love - The Staple Singers
- Uncloudy Day - The Staple Singers
- What's Your Thing - The Staple Singers
- When Will We Be Paid - The Staple Singers
- Who Made The Man - The Staple Singers
- Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas - The Staple Singers
- Will The Circle Be Unbroken - The Staple Singers