The family began appearing in Chicago-area churches in 1948, and signed their first professional contract in 1952. They signed with United Records, then Vee-Jay, Riverside, Epic and, eventually, the black-owned indie Stax Records label where they hit their most fertile commercial peak.
In 1967, on Columbia subsidiary Epic, the Staple Singers first began moving into mainstream pop markets with "Why (Am I Treated So Bad)" and "For What It's Worth" (written by Stephen Stills). In 1968, the Staple Singers signed to Stax and released two albums recorded with Steve Cropper of Booker T & the MG's fame - Soul Folk in Action and We'll Get Over. By 1970, Al Bell had become producer, and the family began recording at the famed Muscle Shoals studio, moving in a more funk and soul direction. The first Stax hit was "Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom Boom)". In 1972, the group had a No. 1 hit in the United States with "I'll Take You There." Their 1972 recording on Stax of "Respect Yourself," written by Luther Ingram and Mack Rice, was number 2 on the R&B charts and a Top 40 pop hit as well. The song's theme of self-empowerment had universal appeal, released in the period immediately following the intense American civil rights movement of the 1960s. During this Stax period they appeared at a 1972 summer concert at the LA Memorial Coliseum attended by 100,000 people and documented in the 1973 film and soundtrack album Wattstax.
The Staple Singers then signed to Curtom, Curtis Mayfield's imprint, and released the soundtrack to a comedy film co-starring Bill Cosby called "Let's Do It Again". The soundtrack was produced by Mayfield; and the title song was a huge hit in 1975. After this, however, they were not able to regain their commercial momentum, releasing occasional minor hits, and moving from label to label including Warner Brothers and 20th Century before returning to Epic in the mid 80s. Lead singer Mavis Staples began a fruitful solo career in earnest that continues to this day and involves live performing with her sister Yvonne Staples. The other daughters in the group who did not pursue solo careers were Pervis Staples, and Cleotha Staples.
In 1994, the family made this final recording of a duet with Mary Stuart (reprising their Last Watz style backing on a cover of "The Weight" by The Band), somewhat re-establishing an audience.
Pops Staples died in December 2000.
Cleotha Staples died in Chicago on February 21, 2013.
Yvonne Staples died in April 2018 and Pervis Staples in May 2021.
Let's Do It Again
The Staple Singers Lyrics
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Do it again (do it)
Do it again, do it (do it)
Let's do it again, do it (do it)
Mm (do it again, do it again)
I wanna do it again (come on)
Do it (do it)
Let's do it again (do it, do it)
Sometimes the rain
Groovin' when I hear the sound
Like you and me, baby
Gettin' down with the sounds around
Oh, the smell of the mornin' flower
As we pass away the hour
I want to do it again, do it again
Do it (do it)
Let's do it in the mornin'
Sweet breeze in the summertime
Feeling your sweet face
All laid up next to mine
Sweet love in the midnight
Good sleep come mornin' light
No worries 'bout nothin'
Just gettin' good, just gettin' good
Just gettin' good love, lovin'
Do it, do it again
Do it again (do it)
Do it
Now I like you, lady
So fine with your pretty hair
If you don't mind my compliments
Just diggin' on the clothes you wear
I'm just a man now, don't you fear
I can love you now I brought you here
I wanna do it again
(Do it) do it, do it
I wanna do it again (yeah)
Do it
Oh, oh yeah
Do it again, woo
Oh yeah
Do it again
Do it, woo
Like a hammer on the block
Love began to rock
Give the sister love and pride
Feel good and satisfied
I'm not a girl that could linger
But I feel like a butterfinger
I want to do it again, do it again
Do it, do it
Let's do it in the mornin'
Sweet breeze in the summertime
Feeling your sweet face
All laid up next to mine
Sweet love in the midnight
Good sleep come mornin' light
No worries 'bout nothin'
Just gettin' good, just gettin' good
Just gettin' good love, lovin'
Oh hey, do it again, do it again
Do it again, do it again, do it again
Do it, do it again, do it again, do it again
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it
Do it, do it, do it (woohoo)
Do it, do it, do it, do it again
Do it again, do it again, do it again (woohoo)
Do it again, do it again (woohoo)
Mmm (woohoo)
Oh, hey
Do it again, do it again, do it again (woohoo)
Do it again, do it again, do it again (woohoo)
Do it again, do it, do it, do it (woohoo)
Oh, do it again, do it again, do it again (woohoo)
Do it again, mm-mm
I've got to do it again, oh (woohoo)
Uh (woohoo)
(Woohoo)
The Staple Singers' song "Let's Do it Again" is a romantic R&B track that encourages repeating pleasurable experiences with a significant other. The lines "Sometimes the rain, Groovin' when I hear the sound, Like you and me, baby, Gettin' down with the sounds around" describe enjoying each other's company and being in the moment. The lyric "Let's do it in the mornin', Sweet breeze in the summertime, Feeling your sweet face, All laid up next to mine" exemplifies the idea of enjoying each other's company and cherishing the simple moments.
The song is characterized by its catchy chorus and its upbeat, soulful melody. The Staple Singers' lead vocalist, Mavis Staples, delivers the lyrics with sincerity and passion, giving the song a sense of authenticity. The song also features a distinctive horn section and catchy rhythm guitar riff. Overall, "Let's Do it Again" is a timeless love song that celebrates the beauty and joy of loving relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Do it again, do it (do it)
Let's repeat what we did before and do it well
Do it again (do it)
Let's repeat what we did before with enthusiasm
Do it again, do it (do it)
Let's repeat what we did before and give it our all
Let's do it again, do it (do it)
Let's do what we did before, but do it even better this time
Mm (do it again, do it again)
Mm indicates agreement with the previous idea, and let's repeat it again
I wanna do it again (come on)
I desire to repeat what we did before, encouraging others to join in
Do it (do it)
Let's do it
Let's do it again (do it, do it)
Let's do what we did before with enthusiasm and repetition
Sometimes the rain
At times when it rains
Groovin' when I hear the sound
Feeling good when listening to music
Like you and me, baby
Like us together
Gettin' down with the sounds around
Dancing to the music around us
Oh, the smell of the mornin' flower
The pleasant scent of flowers in the morning
As we pass away the hour
As we spend time together
I want to do it again, do it again
I desire to repeat what we did before
Do it (do it)
Let's do it
Let's do it in the mornin'
Let's repeat what we did before in the morning
Sweet breeze in the summertime
A refreshing cool breeze during summer
Feeling your sweet face
The warmth of your face against mine
All laid up next to mine
Lying next to me
Sweet love in the midnight
Romantic love during the night
Good sleep come mornin' light
Sleeping well until the morning
No worries 'bout nothin'
No concerns at all
Just gettin' good, just gettin' good
Just experiencing and enjoying a good time together
Just gettin' good love, lovin'
We're simply in the moment, enjoying each other's company
Now I like you, lady
I like you a lot
So fine with your pretty hair
You look great with your lovely hair
If you don't mind my compliments
If you're okay with me complimenting you
Just diggin' on the clothes you wear
I like your style
I'm just a man now, don't you fear
I'm just a regular person, no need to be scared
I can love you now I brought you here
I can show you love since I invited you here
Do it (do it)
Let's do it
Oh, oh yeah
Oh, yes
Like a hammer on the block
Strong and rhythmic like a hammer's strike on a block of wood
Love began to rock
Our love started to sway and groove
Give the sister love and pride
Show affection and respect to women
Feel good and satisfied
Feeling happy and content
I'm not a girl that could linger
I'm not someone who can stick around for long
But I feel like a butterfinger
I feel clumsy or nervous
Do it again, do it again
Let's do it again, repeat the good time we had before
Oh hey, do it again, do it again
Hey, let's repeat what we did before
Mmm
Expressing pleasure or contentment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Do it again, do it (do it)
Let's do it again (do it)
Mmm (do it again, do it again)
Gonna do it again (do it)
Do it, do it
Let's do it again (do it)
Do it again
Sometimes the rain
Groovin' when I hear the sound
Like you and me, baby
Gettin' down with the sounds around
Oh, the smell of the mornin' flower
As we pass away the hour
I wanna do it again, do it again
Do it again (do it)
Let's do it in the mornin'
Sweet breeze in the summer time
Feeling your sweet face
All laid up next to mine
Sweet love in the midnight
Good sleep, come mornin' light
No worries 'bout nothin'
Just gettin' good, just gettin' good
Just gettin' good love
Do it, do it again
Do it again (do it)
Do it
Now I like you, lady
So fine with your pretty hair
If you don't mind my compliments
Just diggin' on the clothes you wear
I'm just a man now don't you fear
I can love you now I brought you here
I wanna do it again
(Do it) (do it, do it) I wanna do it again
Ooh, oh, ho, hey, do it again
Do it
(Woo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Do it
Like a hammer on a clock
Love began to rock
Give the sister love and pride
Feel good and satisfied
I'm not a girl that could linger
But I feel like a Butterfinger
I wanna do it again, do it again
Do it, do it
Let's do it in the mornin'
Sweet breeze in the summer time
Feeling your sweet face
All laid up next to mine
Sweet love in the midnight
Good sleep, come mornin' light
No worries 'bout nothin'
Just gettin' good, just gettin' good
Just gettin' good love
Oh, hey, do it again, do it again
Do it again, do it again
Do it (woo, hoo, hoo)
Do it, do it
Do it, do it, do it again
Do it again (woo, hoo, hoo), do it again
Do it, do it, do it (woo, hoo, hoo)
Do it again, do it again, do it again (woo, hoo, hoo)
Do it again, do it again, do it again (woo, hoo, hoo)
Mmm
(Woo, hoo, hoo)
Oh, hey
Do it again, do it again, do it again (woo, hoo, hoo)
Do it, do it, do it again (woo, hoo, hoo)
Do it again, do it again, do it again (woo, hoo, hoo)
Do it again, do it again, do it again (woo, hoo, hoo)
@rasheingwilliams5313
This is REAL R&B. Subtle yet straight to the point with a killer bassline. I hope this style makes a comeback.
@jadajadamoats5567
The best kind
@zippymufo9765
My God I would love it if we had a real R&B revival
@akbuckets272
Man what that baseline handled its business. It carried its weight with this classic song.
@bsmith5304
Real music
@steverogers1016
If I may say kindly, this music has never left. It is alive and well. Just shit music is promoted today. This classic music will never die.
@natarshasanders6674
My mother loved this song I remember her playing it when I was a child rest in peace Georgia Mae 🙏🏾😋💗
@nesduteze1894
💙🙏💚❤️❤️❤️❤️
@katherinelester50
Mine Too
@mikam6286
So did my Momma... S.I.H.P Cathy🙏🏾🤍 and your Momma as well