The Staple Singers were an American R&B, soul, and gospel singing group. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914–2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (b. 1934), Pervis (b. 1935), Yvonne (b. 1936), and Mavis (b. 1939). They are best known for their 1970’s hits "I'll Take You There" and "Respect Yourself".

Their recording career spanned over 50 years, singing their unique and exciting blend of soul, gospel, and R&B music that crossed over to the pop charts and rang true to a wide audience of fans.

They signed on with Stax records in the early 70s, where they found their greatest success. The 1971 recording of "Respect Yourself", written by Luther Ingram and Mack Rice, peaked at #2 on the R&B charts and was a #12 pop hit as well. The song's theme of self-empowerment had universal appeal, released in the period immediately following the intense American civil rights movement of the 1960s. In 1972, the group had a huge #1 hit in the United States with "I'll Take You There". It topped both pop and R&B charts.

In 1999, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Pops Staples died of complications from a concussion suffered in December 2000. In 2005, the group was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Mavis Staples has continued to carry on the family tradition and continues to add her vocal talents to both the projects of other artists and her own solo ventures.

This album, Be Attitude: Respect Yourself, originally released in 1972, is somewhat of a singles collection where the backing musicians were Mussel Shoals’ best: guitarists Eddie Hinton and Jimmy Johnson, bassist David Hood, Barry Beckett on keyboards, and drummer Roger Hawkins.

Tracklist:
01.The World 3:32
02. Respect Yourself 4:52
03. Name The Missing Word 3:57
04. I'll Take You There 4:23
05. This Old Town (People In This Old Town) 4:38
06. We The People 3:39
07. Are You Sure 4:25
08. Who Do You Think You Are (Jesus Christ Superstar)? 3:58
09. I'm Just Another Soldier 3:43
10. Who 3:09

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