As the UK continues to swelter, with no significant drop in temperatures in sight, let's give thanks for the impending weekend when at least we can get out-and-about rather than be chained to a desk for hours...
There are few good reasons to celebrate, too. I have an actual party to go to tomorrow, as one of the people John-John and I used to work with a few years ago in Scope, Claire turns 50 years old and has booked out a swanky new rooftop cocktail bar in Olympia, West London for the occasion!
It also happens to be the birthday today of the very lovely Mavis Staples, last survivor of her family's classic 1970s gospel-soul-funk group The Staple Singers. And whoever knew that they covered a Talking Heads number?!
It's brilliant - Thank Disco It's Friday!
Have a faboo weekend, dear reader!
FOOTNOTE:
British Wimbledon hopeful Arthur Fery is primed and ready for action, it would appear...
Perfect song for them. Never thought of it as gospel but there you go. A different take from Talking Heads. I’ve no interest in Gospel but the singing can be powerful and the Staple Singers had what it took. Arthur Fery has what it takes, too! He’s in position but are you sure he’s been primed?
ReplyDeleteI think the majority of black soul singers began their vocal careers in gospel, one way or another, but basically grew up and grew out of all that stuff. I never heard them sing this number in my life, but I am so pleased I found it!
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PS That's a position he seems very familiar with assuming...