Candi Staton

“Staton deserves to right up there alongside Aretha and Gladys in the soul pantheon.”– Mojo

“A Southern soul singer of such brilliance that even the queen of soul herself, Aretha Franklin, feared for her crown.” – NME

“Candi is one of the finest soul singers of our time.”
– Jerry Wexler,legendary producer of Aretha Franklin,
Wilson Pickett, Etta James, Bob Dylan and many others

CANDI STATON iTunes Playlist
Check out this great collection of songs on Candi's playlist - Click here.

CANDI STATON LIVE!
In August 2006, Candi Staton played her first secular concerts in over twenty years. Watch this remarkable performance from New York's Bowery Ballroom, where Candi and her band perform "How Do I Get Over You" from her acclaimed new album 'His Hands'.

Click here to watch

The World Cafe broadcast a special Candi Staton acoustic session plus interview on Thursday May 25, 2006.

The World Cafe with David Dye can be heard on more than 180 stations nationwide. To find a local station click on the logo.

Listen online to the archived audio here.

Now after over twenty years as a gospel vocalist, with over a dozen best selling gospel albums, two of which captured Grammy nominations, Candi Staton makes her triumphant return to her southern soul roots with 'His Hands', a stunning album that captures the soulful sounds of her celebrated early '70s Muscle Shoals recordings.

Recorded in Nashville and produced by Mark Nevers of Lambchop, 'His Hands' features a stellar backing band including legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section keyboardist Barry Beckett, the right-hand man for Aretha Franklin and Bobby Womack whose signature sound propelled The Staple Singers' "I'll Take You There" and Paul Simon's "Kodachrome" to the top of the Billboard charts. Also featured are members of Lambchop who All Music Guide calls "the most consistently brilliant and unique American group to emerge during the 1990s." On top of it all sits Candi's voice, an instrument of unsurpassed grace and sensuality that weaves its way through the songs of Merle Haggard, Charlie Rich, Dolly Parton as well as new self-penned originals such as "It's Not Easy Letting Go". The result is a stunning return to Candi Staton's classic soul roots with a vibrant contemporary feel.





									“Staton deserves to right up there alongside Aretha and Gladys in the soul pantheon.”– Mojo “A Southern soul singer of such brilliance that even the queen of soul herself, Aretha Franklin, feared for her crown.” – NME “Candi is one of the finest soul singers of our time.” – Jerry Wexler,legendary producer of Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, Bob Dylan and many others CANDI STATON iTunes Playlist Check out this great collection of songs on Candi's playlist - Click here. CANDI STATON LIVE! In August 2006, Candi Staton played her first secular concerts in over twenty years. Watch this remarkable performance from New York's Bowery Ballroom, where Candi and her band perform "How Do I Get Over You" from her acclaimed new album 'His Hands'. Click here to watch The World Cafe broadcast a special Candi Staton acoustic session plus interview on Thursday May 25, 2006. The World Cafe with David Dye can be heard on more than 180 stations nationwide. To find a local station click on the logo. Listen online to the archived audio here. 2004's limited pressing of Candi Staton's self-titled compilation of her early '70s soul recordings was heralded as a revelation by every major music and entertainment magazine and went on to capture a place on Top Ten re-issues lists throughout the country. Now after over twenty years as a gospel vocalist, with over a dozen best selling gospel albums, two of which captured Grammy nominations, Candi Staton makes her triumphant return to her southern soul roots with 'His Hands', a stunning album that captures the soulful sounds of her celebrated early '70s Muscle Shoals recordings. Recorded in Nashville and produced by Mark Nevers of Lambchop, 'His Hands' features a stellar backing band including legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section keyboardist Barry Beckett, the right-hand man for Aretha Franklin and Bobby Womack whose signature sound propelled The Staple Singers' "I'll Take You There" and Paul Simon's "Kodachrome" to the top of the Billboard charts. Also featured are members of Lambchop who All Music Guide calls "the most consistently brilliant and unique American group to emerge during the 1990s." On top of it all sits Candi's voice, an instrument of unsurpassed grace and sensuality that weaves its way through the songs of Merle Haggard, Charlie Rich, Dolly Parton as well as new self-penned originals such as "It's Not Easy Letting Go". The result is a stunning return to Candi Staton's classic soul roots with a vibrant contemporary feel.
	IN STORES NOW 01. You Don’t Have Far To Go Listen - 02. When Hearts Grow Cold 03. It’s Not Easy Letting Go Listen - 04. His Hands Listen - 05. How Do I Get Over You? 06. You Never Really Wanted Me 07. I’ll Sing A Love Song To You 08. In Name Only 09. Running Out Of Love 10. Cry To Me 11. When Will I? Listen - Candi Staton on MySpace! Vist the brand new artist site at : www.candi-staton.com