{"title":"Candi Staton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCandi Staton is a renowned soul, R\u0026amp;B, disco, and gospel singer. She was born on March 13th, 1940 in Hanceville, Alabama, U.S.A. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to the music industry as both an artist and a record label owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot only known for her incredible vocal talent and powerful performances, Candi Staton has also been married to Clarence Carter from 1970 to 1973 and John Sussewell from 1980 to 1998. Together with John Sussewell, she co-founded the gospel label Beracah Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandi Staton's musical legacy extends beyond herself. She is the proud mother of Cassandra Hightower and Marcus Williams (2), who is a talented drummer. With her rich background in various genres of music and her influential role in the industry, Candi Staton continues to inspire aspiring artists around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stand-by-your-man","title":"Stand by Your Man","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in August 1970, as well as detonating hard and reaching #4 in the US R\u0026amp;B charts, \u003ci\u003eStand By Your Man\u003c\/i\u003e became a break-through single for Candi Staton, spending 14 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 24. When it came to the follow-up to ‘Stand By Your Man’, the formula was repeated with Candi taking on another country song ‘She Called Me Baby’. This song was written by country singer Harlan Howard and appeared on \u003ci\u003eHarlan Howard Sings Harlan Howard\u003c\/i\u003e released in 1961. It was first drenched in strings and sung from the female perspective as ‘He Called Me Baby’ by Jeanne Newman in 1965 and then, in more soulful form, by Ella Washington, whose version got to #77 in the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969. As with Newman and Washington’s versions, Rick Hall dressed the song in strings as well as belting brass. Staton’s definitive southern soul version of ‘He Called Me Baby’ got to #9 in the R\u0026amp;B chart and #52 in the Billboard Hot 100 when released in January 1971. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth ‘Stand By Your Man’ and ‘He Called Me Baby’ – as well as their flips ‘How Can I Put Out The Flame (When You Keep The Fire Burning)’ and ‘What Would Become Of Me’ – appeared on Staton’s second album \u003ci\u003eStand By Your Man\u003c\/i\u003e, released at the end of 1970. As with her singles and debut LP, \u003ci\u003eI’m Just A Prisoner\u003c\/i\u003e Capitol’s promotional rodeo ran wild and one advert even included the line, “Stand by your radio. Stand by your racks. Stand by for Candi Staton, a new American singing star.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Stand By Your Man” is one of the cornerstones of Southern soul. As well as the tracks listed above it features other ear-Candi such as ‘Mr and Mrs Untrue’, Freedom Is Just Beyond The Door’ and ‘Sweet Feeling’. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAce Records are delighted to put it out again on 180 Gram vinyl with liner-notes penned by Ace's captive scribe Ian Shirley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kent","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50382768963915,"sku":"2056875","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red LP","offer_id":50382769914187,"sku":"2056898","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50382769815883,"sku":"2056876","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/HIQLP_127_Candi_Staton_Stand_By_Your_Man_LP_0d0af67f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726258820"},{"product_id":"im-just-a-prisoner","title":"I'm Just a Prisoner","description":"\u003cp\u003eAce records reissue her debut LP, out of print for decades. \u003ci\u003eI’m Just A Prisoner \u003c\/i\u003ewas released in 1970 and remains a definitive slice of Southern soul. Recorded at Rick Hall’s legendary FAME studio in Muscle Shoals \u003ci\u003eI’m Just A Prisoner\u003c\/i\u003e pulled together five tracks - I’d Rather Be An Old Man’s Sweetheart (Than A Young Man’s Fool), I’m Just A Prisoner (Of Your Good Lovin’), Evidence, You Don’t Love Me No More and Sweet Feeling - that had appeared as A and B- sides on early singles issued in 1969 and 1970. These were augmented by another five tracks recorded specifically for the album; Someone You Use, Get It When I Want It, Do Your Duty, That’s How Strong My Love Is and Another Man’s Woman, Another Woman’s Man. Like Southern fried chicken, this music is essential food for your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition includes an inner sleeve featuring a new interview with Candi conducted by Ace Records, Ian Shirley about this magical stage of her career as well as photos from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ace Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50383505752395,"sku":"2022814","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50383507063115,"sku":"2056877","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0-3_b66d5f38_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726303536"},{"product_id":"candi-staton-3","title":"Candi Staton","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1972, Rick Hall moved distribution of his Fame label from Capitol to United Artists. This was to give his label more heft internationally as well as Stateside. The first single from this new agreement was Candi Staton’s ‘In The Ghetto’ which was released in May 1972. Not only did the single do well, but Staton received a personal note from Elvis Presley telling her how much he had enjoyed her version of the songs.  Two more successful singles – ‘Lovin’, You, Lovin’ Me’ and ‘Do It In The Name Of Love’ – followed before her third Fame album – \u003ci\u003eCandi Staton \u003c\/i\u003e– became the first LP to be distributed under the new agreement with United Artists.  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For the first time ever all 48 of the tracks she made for Rick Hall's label between 1969 and 1974 are together in one place. 22 have never been on cd before and 12 are previously unreleased. This collection contains 12 r\u0026amp;b chart hits, four of which went top 10, including her peerless version of Tammy Wynette's Stand by your Man.  Also included are every track from her three albums released on Fame. This is the first time that Candi's Fame recordings have been reissued by anyone with access to the Fame studios tape archive. This allows us to present everything in stunning sound as well as the previously unreleased tracks which are all of a high quality. The booklet has an extensive note based on exclusive interviews with Candi and producer Rick Hall as well as many of the musicians involved. Access to Fame's own photo archive means that we are able to include many wonderful and previously unseen photos of Candi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kent","offers":[{"title":"CDx2","offer_id":50437925142859,"sku":"339234","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Evidence_The_Complete_Fame_Records_Masters_6877fb33_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726936481"},{"product_id":"who-s-hurting-now","title":"Who's Hurting Now","description":"\u003cp\u003ea gritty southern funk sound from staton's new album, recorded in nashville by mark nevers with a band featuring mose davis of the fabulous counts. as well as tracks written by candi staton she plays songs written for her by will oldham and covers of tracks by dan penn, mary gauthier and dave crawford.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50438506709323,"sku":"310921","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/de7631e3-8ca2-435b-b94a-9da6b1491e4b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726944080"},{"product_id":"his-hands-1","title":"His Hands","description":"\u003cp\u003ethis is an album of new recordings from the legendary southern soul-gospel diva singer candi staton, recorded in nashville last year. the album was produced by mark nevers (lambchop) and will oldham wrote the title track. soul fans will know that barry beckett, the md for the project, was aretha franklin's right hand man throughout her career; he also played on most of the classic bobby womack albums. the album also features chip young who produced elvis and played on jerry lee lewis records. on honest jons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438507626827,"sku":"269662","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/fc465262-040b-4320-869f-f79fc94b1f3a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726944100"},{"product_id":"unstoppable","title":"Unstoppable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnstoppable\u003c\/i\u003e is both a celebration of Staton’s legacy and a bold step forward, with a sound that’s funky and contemporary, but still steeped in the Southern soul and blues of her Alabama roots. Like all of Staton’s albums, \u003ci\u003eUnstoppable\u003c\/i\u003e is deeply personal — but it also turns her attention towards current events. In addition to rousing covers of punk poet Patti Smith’s \u003ci\u003ePeople Have the Power,\u003c\/i\u003e Nick Lowe’s timeless rocker \u003ci\u003e(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding\u003c\/i\u003e, a pair of nearly forgotten soul classics: Norma Jenkins’ 1976 burner \u003ci\u003eI Fooled You (Didn’t I)\u003c\/i\u003e and a song particularly near and dear to her, Tyrone Davis’ 1969 chart-topper \u003ci\u003eCan I Change My Mind,\u003c\/i\u003e the album features six originals written or co-written by Staton herself. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beracah Records, Inc","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50471533248843,"sku":"1039540","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50471533314379,"sku":"1039541","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/64c1dd3d-0c27-49da-a561-9297b0b80f9c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727406454"},{"product_id":"hallelujah-anyway-inc-moplen-dr-packer-frankie-knuckle-remixes","title":"Hallelujah Anyway ( Inc. 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Glitterbox presents two must-hear mixes both breathing new energy into this timeless record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glitterbox","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50490171195723,"sku":"1117854","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0b5e4f52-da38-4ff4-b745-1fa1c9f4cd6a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727653930"},{"product_id":"candi-staton","title":"Candi Staton","description":"\u003cp\u003ea nice repress of candi staton's self titled 1972 album. a gem of a collection from this soul legend, produced by rick hall and featuring utterly great tracks such as 'you don't love me no more', 'the best thing you ever had' and a fine version of 'in the ghetto'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50932729479499,"sku":"194356","price":16.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"back-to-my-roots","title":"Back To My Roots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAce Records are delighted to release Candi Staton’s new album\u003cem\u003e Back To My Roots\u003c\/em\u003e. The soul legend has recorded a sensational set of songs that draw heavily upon her gospel roots. It is best to let this great lady of soul speak for herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This album was recorded over several years. We took our time. I planned for it to be my last full album, so it was a labor of love and a family affair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy son Marcus produced, mixed and mastered it. My daughter Cassandra runs our label and kept all the business straight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy son Marcel came up with the bass line for ‘1963’. My sister Maggie Peebles joined me for two songs we sang as kids. My British bandleader, Ernie McKone cut ‘Shine A Light’ in London which is only right considering it’s a Rolling Stones classic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Nevers who produced some of my past Americana albums stepped in to do some sweetening on certain tracks. Guitar great Jonathan DuBose Jr gave ‘I Missed the Target Again’ new life. Blues great Larry McCray added some zing to “Hang on in There.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy longtime friend William Bell was the perfect person to sing ‘My God Has A Telephone’ with me. I’d just like to thank my other sons Terry and Clarence Jr. for their support.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaton’s voice has always been a powerful and emotive instrument and on this album it has never sounded finer. No wonder \u003cem\u003eBack To My Roots\u003c\/em\u003e is her first Grammy nomination in 40 years for Best Gospel Album. Fingers crossed for the announcement on Sunday night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s time to go back to church. 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This record proves such a case in point: Johnny \"D\" DeMairo and Joe Claussell team up for two takes on Candi Staton’s 1979 disco opus 'When You Wake Up Tomorrow.’ The original, whose pedigree could be inferred simply by reading Patrick Adams’ and Jimmy Simpson’s names on the label, is a faultless dance floor cut featuring all the elements you’d expect—lavish horn and string arrangements, sparkling synthesizer accents, and plenty of hand-beat drumming—along with with Staton’s peerless voice.  Johnny D’s mix starts carefully, the vocal refrain accented with auxiliary percussion until the rug is pulled out from under us, the ensuing chasm making the following thrust of the track that much more powerful. On the flip. Claussell’s take starts with reinforced four-on-the-floor, along with a studio count-in, perhaps alluding back to his previous ‘It Seems To Hang On’ edit. As the track establishes itself, ample room is afforded for interplay between bass and guitar, with all the interlacing elements aggrandizing the mood with careful shots of delay and expertly-timed pivots in atmosphere. Both sides are proof of what shouldn’t need evidence: two masters of their craft assembling two wholly new mixes that far surpass the banal copy and paste, add and subtract methodology slung by the less blessed.  Pressed on white vinyl, with a custom jacket to boot. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Misc","offers":[{"title":"12\" - White","offer_id":57072908697931,"sku":"R6019-2126","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1563947d-51bc-2cd3-de3f-c1133d3da3c6.jpg?v=1776682230"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_61d57bf7_thumbnail_4096_f58641bf-face-4860-8657-c000f253eda6.jpg?v=1726258777","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/candi-staton.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}