Mavis Staples has released a cover of Frank Ocean's "Godspeed," showcasing her admiration for his songwriting. The rendition features spoken word from Youth Poet Laureate Kara Jackson. Produced by Brad Cook, known for his collaborations with Bon Iver, Staples highlighted the emotional weight of Ocean's lyrics and their impact on her. At 85, she is set to tour in Canada, Europe, and the US, following the release of her 14th album "We Get By" in 2019 and other singles thereafter.
Mavis Staples, 85, praised Frank Ocean, noting his writing's profound impact on her: "Channel Orange was my first introduction to Frank Ocean... amazed at the writing and the soulfulness".
Staples described the emotional significance of performing "Godspeed": "I was honored to sing his words... that first line in 'Godspeed'... just crushes me... it's just such a beautiful song."
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