
On November 17, 2017, “ANTI-Records” label released “If All I Was Was Black”, the thirteenth Mavis Staples album. It was recorded in May 2017, and was produced by Jeff Tweedy.
Personnel:
- Mavis Staples – vocals
- Jeff Tweedy – vocals, guitar, bass, percussion
- Spencer Tweedy – drums, percussion
- Rick Holmstrom – guitar
- Glenn Kotche – percussion
- Scott Ligon – clavinet, piano, organ, Wurly, guitar
- Jeff Turnes – bass
- Stephen Hodges – drums, percussion
- Donny Gerrard – backing vocals
- Kelly Hogan – backing vocals
- Akenya – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Jeff Tweedy, except where noted.
- Little Bit
- If All I Was Was Black – Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples
- Who Told You That
- Ain’t No Doubt About It
- Peaceful Dream
- No Time for Crying – Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples
- Build a Bridge
- We Go High – Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples
- Try Harder
- All Over Again