I'll Take You There

Song Info:
"I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers was released in 1972. The song was written by Al Bell and produced by Al Bell and the lead singer of the Staple Singers, Roebuck "Pops" Staples. It became a huge hit for the group, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for a week. The song also topped the Hot Soul Singles chart for four weeks, making it one of the Staple Singers' most successful songs.

Artist Bio:
The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group formed in 1948 by Roebuck "Pops" Staples and his children Cleotha, Pervis, and Mavis. The group started as a gospel act before transitioning to soul and R&B music in the 1960s. Known for their socially conscious lyrics and tight harmonies, the Staple Singers gained fame in the 1970s with hits like "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There." They were also active in the civil rights movement, performing at many rallies and marches. The Staple Singers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.