Format Details: Jewel Case
Release Date: 27 March 2026
Label: Kent
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 029667115322
Description
Ace Records are delighted to release Candi Staton's new album "Back To My Roots". 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: "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. My son Marcus produced, mixed and mastered it. My daughter Cassandra runs our label and kept all the business straight. My 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. Mark 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'. My 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." Staton's voice has always been a powerful and emotive instrument and on this album it has never sounded finer. No wonder "Back To My Roots" was nominated for Best Gospel Album at the 2026 Grammys, her first nomination in 40 years." It's time to go back to church. God's Candi store is open.
Description
Ace Records are delighted to release Candi Staton's new album "Back To My Roots". 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. "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. My son Marcus produced, mixed and mastered it. My daughter Cassandra runs our label and kept all the business straight. My 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. Mark 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." My 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." Staton's voice has always been a powerful and emotive instrument and on this album it has never sounded finer. No wonder "Back To My Roots" is her first Grammy nomination in 40 years for Best Gospel Album. Fingers crossed for the announcement on Sunday night. It's time to go back to church. God's Candi store is open. Lois Wilson will be interviewing Candi about the album and her career for a 4-6-page feature in the issue of Detail magazine out late July. "Back to My Roots ... sees her [Candi] giving her all on songs" The Guardian in London "Along with her peer Mavis Staples, Staton is the dignified resistance" The Scotsman in Edinburgh, Scotland "Staton remains in fine voice...and hasn't lost a drop of passion" Make A Scene! Magazine "If you're looking for a classic old school album packed with soul and gospel...look no further" The Rocking Magpie Soul Music legend Candi Staton returns to her down-home Alabama roots on her 32nd album, Back to My Roots. The twelve-track Americana set features an array of Staton-penned originals and some well-chosen covers. "These songs represent my roots," Staton adds as she reflects on her many trials and triumphs. "Even the new songs on some level represent something I've experienced and that's what real soul music is about." Back to My Roots was produced by Staton with her second eldest son, Marcus Williams, a professional drummer who has toured with the likes of Peabo Bryson, Isaac Hayes, and Tyler Perry. They brought in Mark Nevers of Lambchop fame, who produced three of Staton's prior Americana albums for Honest Jon's and Thirty Tigers, to sweeten certain tracks. "Some of the first songs I
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Nancy Wilcox / Lorraine Chandler
Nancy Wilcox / Lorraine Chandler
Mr Dynamite / Hank Jacobs
Mitty Collier
Miss Louistine / Sam Dees
Millie Jackson/Garland Green
Millie Jackson
Millie Jackson
Candi Staton
Candi Staton
Candi Staton
Candi Staton
Candi Staton
Candi Staton
