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Feb 01, 2014 published in 2014 by scribner of the usa in hardback 308 pages i ll take you there. Kot is a journalist for the chicago tribune, and it shows in his short chapters and succinct writing. Ill take you there mavis staples, the staple singers, and the music that shaped the. I ll take you there npr coverage of i ll take you there. Ill take you there paperback chicago public library.
Jan 21, 2014 ill take you there is a biography thats well worth the heavenly journey. Greg kot is the author of the 20172018 one book, one chicago selection, ill take you there. Mavis staples biography selected as new one book, one. Scribnerscribner while the marriage never happened, the music of both artists certainly. Kots use of interviews and archival materials, and his experience as a popular music critic, make for a very readable story. Scribnerscribner while the marriage never happened, the. Ill take you there deftly follows the staples ascendency as a gospel group on chicagos veejay and riverside labels through the platinum and gold record years at memphis stax.
Apr 07, 2014 ill take you there, by greg kotmusic critic at the chicago tribune and author of several books, including one on the band wilcocharts the career of the staple singers. Sep 20, 2017 the biography was written by chicago tribune music critic and sound opinions host greg kot, who joined host phil ponce in 2014 to discuss the book, called ill take you there. Mavis staples family biography an inspiring, enlightening. Greg kots mavis staples book is the latest pick for one. Yes, the book traces the life and impressively long career of the godmother. Mavis staples, the staple singers, and the march up freedoms highway by greg kot 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. See more ideas about mavis staples, mavis and the staple singers. I ll take you there deftly follows the staples as with his columns in the tribune, kot did not disappoint. Jan 18, 2014 the groups sound broke down musical walls and inspired civil rights leaders. Mavis staples, the staple singers, and the music that shaped the civil rights era kot, greg on. Mavis staples, and that of her biggest influence, dear ol dad.
Sep 15, 2017 one book, one chicago has its 2017 selection. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The untold story of living legend mavis stapleslead singer of the staple singers and a major figure in the music that shaped the civil rights eraresearched and written by acclaimed music journalist and author greg kot. Mavis staples, the staple singers, and the music that.
Nprs arun rath speaks with biographer greg kot about his new book, ill take you there. This is the untold story of living legend mavis stapleslead singer of the staple singers and a major. Mavis staples only the lord knows, youre not alone, ill take you there live. Jun 21, 2016 explore blackbirdpresentss board mavis staples. Greg kot understands that you cant tell the story of mavis without telling. Yet it ultimately treats the recent solo releases of mavis staples produced by wilco frontman jeff tweedy, the subject of an earlier book by kot almost as a tackedon afterthought in comparison with the more thorough treatment given albums that made little impression upon release and have long been forgotten. Yet it ultimately treats the recent solo releases of mavis staplesproduced by wilco frontman jeff tweedy, the subject of an earlier book by kotalmost as a.
Published in 2014 by scribner of the usa in hardback 308 pages ill take you there. New mavis staples biography will take you there january 22, 2014 music critic greg kot s new ill take you there chronicles the life and times of gospel star mavis staples and her family. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Chicago tribune music critic kot lets popular music icon mavis staples, lead singer of the staples singers, have her say in this rousing, chatty bio of 60 years of performing. Ill take you there book by greg kot official publisher page. This is the untold story of living legend mavis stapleslead singer of the staple singers and a major figure in the music that shaped the civil rights era.
Recounts the life and achievements of the lead singer of. Ben harper if playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Biographer greg kot wrote about the staples family in his new book, ill take you there. She and her family fused gospel, soul, folk, and rock to transcend racism. Reviewer richard torres praises the books emotional honesty but. On the occasion of the publication of greg kots ill take you there, i thought id showcase some mavis staples and the staples singers discography here at cpl. Thoroughly researched and elegantly told, ill take you there offers powerful and inspiring insight into not only american music, but american history. In the new book, ill take you there, music journalist greg kot connects the dots between modern american culture and the great migration as africanamericans moved from. Mavis staples and sam moore take me to the river al green tribute 2014 kennedy center honors duration. Staples joined greg kot, host of nprs sound opinions and pop music critic for the chicago tribune, at the harold washington library to discuss kots 2014 book ill take you there. If you read just one book about music thus year, this should be it. Mavis staples and the staple singers are a mighty river running through more than a halfcentury of song, connecting sam cooke to prince and bob dylan to wilco. In 1996, swv covered i ll take you there on the nba at 50.
Ill take you there book by greg kot official publisher. Kots book was selected for the keynote of the 28th one book, one. Nov 04, 2014 kot depicts the endurance of mavis staples and her familys music as an inspiration, a saga that takes us, like the song that inspired this book s name, to a place where aint nobody crying. Ill take you there deftly follows the staples as with his columns in the tribune, kot did not disappoint. I ll take you there deftly follows the staples ascendency as a gospel group on chicagos veejay and riverside labels through the platinum and gold record years at memphis stax.
Critically acclaimed biographer greg kot cuts to the heart of mavis stapless music. Kot s encyclopedic knowledge of music is on full display as he traces the evolution of mavis staples from her fathers early days in the south to the launch of the staple singers in chicago to the later years with jeff tweedy. Kots encyclopedic knowledge of music is on full display as he traces the evolution of mavis staples from her fathers early days in the south to the launch of the staple singers in chicago to the later years with jeff tweedy. Mavis staples, the staple singers, and the music that shaped the civil rights era. Kots portrayal of mavis is deft and balanced, worthy of a performance that, no matter howoften you play it, never fails to live up to the promise of its title. Ill take you there mavis staples, the staple singers, and the music that shaped the civil rights era paperback. Washington post ill take you there takes us deep into the golden age of mavis and her marvelously talented group. Ill take you there, by greg kot the new york times. We asked greg to reflect on what inspired him to write the book in this guest blog. Yet it ultimately treats the recent solo releases of mavis staplesproduced by wilco frontman jeff tweedy, the subject of an earlier book by kotalmost as a tackedon afterthought in comparison with the more thorough treatment given albums that made little impression upon release and have long been forgotten. Mavis staples and her pops helped get us there popmatters. Mavis staples, the staple singers, and the march up freedoms highway, longtime chicago tribune music critic greg kot tells the story of a handful of siblings. The song is almost completely a callandresponse chorus, with the introduction being lifted from the liquidator, a 1969 reggae hit by the harry j allstars.
The groups sound broke down musical walls and inspired civil rights leaders. Greg kots ill take you there is really the biography of a musical family, centering on not one but two life stories. Ill take you there and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Kot depicts the endurance of mavis staples and her familys music as an. Readers will also hear from prince, bonnie raitt, david byrne, marty stuart, ry cooder, steve cropper, and many other individuals whose lives have been influenced by maviss talent. Music critic greg kots new ill take you there chronicles the life and times. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and. Mavis staples, the staple singers, and the march up freedoms highway scribner, tells the singers story, which means that it also, as the subtitle. Mavis staples, the staple singers, and the march up freedoms highway. Ill take you there an allstar concert celebration was a once in a lifetime event created, filmed, recorded, and produced by blackbird presents at chicagos historic auditorium theatre. The book is very much from a chicago music critics perspective, but it fills a void. Mavis staples, the staple singers, and the march up freedoms highway out jan.
Kot depicts the endurance of mavis staples and her familys music as an inspiration, a saga that takes us, like the song that inspired this book s name, to a place where aint nobody crying. Jan 21, 2014 ill take you there mavis staples, the staple singers, and the march up freedoms highway by greg kot. For a slightly younger generation, the staples singers evoke memories of avocado colored refrigerators and polyester pants. Thoroughly researched and elegantly told, ill take you there offers powerful and inspiring insight into. Mavis staples, the staple singers, and the march up freedoms highway by greg kot. Greg kot author of the definitive mavis staples biography ill take you there will appear at the rock and roll hall of fames library and archives on saturday. Ill take you there was written with the complete cooperation of mavis and her family. Ill take you there npr coverage of ill take you there.
Greg kot author of the definitive mavis staples biography i ll take you there will appear at the rock and roll hall of fames library and archives on saturday. What you dont know about mavis staples and her music kut. The biography was written by chicago tribune music critic and sound opinions host greg kot, who joined host phil ponce in 2014 to discuss the book, called ill take you there. Mar 24, 2014 greg kot s i ll take you there is really the biography of a musical family, centering on not one but two life stories. Before i read this book, the only thing i knew about mavis staples the staple singers was their songs ill take you there and lets do it again. Ultimately, kot depicts the endurance of mavis staples and her familys music as an inspiration, a saga that takes us, like the song that inspired this book s name, to a place where aint nobody crying the washington post. Recounts the life and achievements of the lead singer of the staple singers, revealing how her family fused diverse musical genres to transcend racism and oppression through song, and discussing her collaborations with fellow artists and her impact on civil rights. Ill take you there, by greg kotmusic critic at the chicago tribune and author of several books, including one on the band wilcocharts the career of the staple singers. Feb 21, 2014 in ill take you there, greg kot follows the singing staples family from its mississippi sharecropping roots to mavis stapless continuing solo career.
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