Back To My Roots

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.