In 2014, a star-studded collection of musicians came together at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre to celebrate the 75th birthday of legendary R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples. The tribute show, billed as “I’ll Take You There,” was filmed for a live concert film which is set to air on AXS TV tonight before receiving a proper CD/DVD release via Blackbird Presents Records on June 2nd. To prepare yourself for the long-awaited I’ll Take You There album and film, take a listen to one of the highlights from Mavis’s big blowout–a cover of Talking Heads‘ “Slippery People” featuring Win Butler and Regine Chassagne of Arcade Fire:
The full live album features guest performances by Greg Allman, Jeff Tweedy, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Michael McDonald, Widespread Panic, Eric Church, Glen Hansard, Grace Potter, and more. You can watch a trailer for the film I’ll Take You There, and check out a full track list from the upcoming release below. You can pre-order the Mavis Staples: I’ll Take You There — An All-Star Concert Celebration CD/DVD combo today.
Mavis Staples: I’ll Take You There – An All-Star Concert Celebration Full Tracklist:
01. Joan Osborne – You’re Driving Me (To The Arms Of A Stranger)
02. Keb’ Mo’ – Heavy Makes You Happy
03. Otis Clay – I Ain’t Raisin’ No Sand
04. Buddy Miller – Woke Up This Morning (with My Mind On Jesus)
05. Patty Griffin – Waiting For My Child
06. Emmylou Harris – Far Celestial Shore
07. Michael McDonald – Freedom Highway
08. Glen Hansard – People Get Ready
09. Mavis Staples & Aaron Neville – Respect Yourself
10. Ryan Bingham – If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me)
11. Widespread Panic – Hope In A Hopeless World
12. Grace Potter – Grandma’s Hands
13. Eric Church – Eyes On The Prize
14. Taj Mahal – Wade In The Water
15. Gregg Allman – Have A Little Faith
16. Mavis Staples & Bonnie Raitt – Turn Me Around
17. Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Majal & Greg Allman – Will The Circle Be Unbroken
18. Mavis Staples, Win Butler & Régine Chassagne – Slippery People
19. Mavis Staples and Tweedy – You Are Not Alone
20. Mavis Staples – I’ll Take You There
21. Mavis & Everybody – The Weight
[h/t – Consequence of Sound]