The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand Make A Friend
Review by utshab bhetuwal
The Staple Singers' album Touch A Hand Make A Friend is a soulful and uplifting collection of gospel and R&B tracks. The group's signature harmonies and Mavis Staples' powerful vocals shine throughout the album, which was released in 1974.
The opening track, "Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom Boom)," sets the tone for the album with its infectious rhythm and positive message. "Love Comes in All Colors" is a standout track that showcases the group's social consciousness and commitment to equality.
Other highlights include the soulful "Drown Yourself," the funky "People, My People," and the gospel-infused "What's Your Thing." The album also features a cover of "Respect Yourself," one of the Staple Singers' most popular songs.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Tellin' Lies | 4:10 | |
| Touch A Hand, Make A Friend | 3:26 | |
| That's What Friends Are For |
Video
The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand (Make A Friend)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 2025 230
- 2025 036
- STA-0196
- 2025-036
Labels
StaxListen online
- lyssna på nätet
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- ouvir online
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Promo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Stax Records, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Al Bell |
| Written-By | C. Hampton, H. Banks, R. Jackson |
Notes
- A-side: Taken from the album: "Be What You Are"
- Taken from the album, STS-3015, "Be What You Are"
Barcodes
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 2025 230 S 1 32 0 B 1 1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 2025 [23 crossed out] 230S2 32 0 1 B 1
Summary by utshab bhetuwal
Comments
Oldie, yet still very relevant today; even more so. Sigh!
PHENOMENAL SONG BY
THE STAPLE SINGERS!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️????????⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
THE STAPLE SINGERS!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️????????⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love it
Mavis is medicine for the soul.
Election day????!!!
1974. We needed soothing music like this and it was delivered nicely. The country was going thru turbulent times and we need music to get our minds off it.
Mavis Staples is the leader and was like gold in their string of hits they had. She has quite a gift.
Mavis Staples is the leader and was like gold in their string of hits they had. She has quite a gift.
Love the old classics....simple music for simple times
I love this song
One of the best groups in the music business…one of a few groups that every song they made was a masterpiece …god bless them…for sharing there talent with us……Scott Montgomery Motown city
Groovin' for God; AMEN MAVIS!
❤️?❤️
This song is exactly what the USA needs right now more than anything else.
Loved it when I first heard it. After, loved it more each time.
Luv staple sister
The artists of these times were getting us ready for the times to come.. ✨
Can you define ; Soul? Staple Singers....
Song sung with so much feeling and serenity.Love it! Love The Staple Singers.
Awesome stuff ,taking me back
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Heard this in a Bill Murray movie with an elephant and I remembered this from my party days. Excellent to this day
У меня есть этот альбом . 1973 год. Прекрасные песни в стиле соул
This world would be a better place if all just reach out and touch a hand
From here 0:01 to 0:27 So Serene!
One of the most ironic soul singers.."THE GREAT STAPLE SINGERS!" ??
If you’re ready (come go with me) Soul train video brought me here.
Lovely song, but not quite If you’re ready.
Flying to the races
Lovely song, but not quite If you’re ready.
Flying to the races
2021
Lovely song friends across the pond we love this music (UK)
Almost the same melody of old time rock and roll or am I the only one that hears this ?
One the most beautiful voices in music history! I adore the staple singers! Bob Dylan was right, pops' vice was like velvet!!
