Mavis Staples - 'We Shall Not Be Moved' (Live in Chicago)

Mavis and her band perform "We Shall Not Be Moved" at Chicago Symphony Center in April, 2014. From the Special Edition DVD of "Mavis!", a film about Mavis Staples and The Staple Singers directed by Jessica Edwards.

[t.morris]

So grateful you stayed seated Ms Mavis so we all can now sit in these spaces in peace.

[patharland]

Time to sing this song again, every where, every day.

[meemee]

Thanks Mr. Rather and Ms. Staples for the reminder that we can be steadied during these difficult times by remembering the courage of our ancestors and God's powerful hands.

[vic]

More relevant now than it has been in years!!

[marvinallen]

This lady is my hero.There is nobody more soulful or legitimate than Mavis.How could they be? God rest those in her family who have gone on to their last great reward.They made such a beautiful sound together.

[john]

What a fantastic woman she is. I am so lucky I am alive at the same time as her.

[valeriejrt]

The layers of this song in 2023… indeed a most timeless song…🙏🏼☮️❤️

[patrickdelahanty]

Thanks to Dan Rather for providing a link to this amazing performance in the STEADY newsletter Jan 2023

[VILJL]

Mavis Staples born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1939 is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers and also as a solo artist. She was 

Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.

[kaylynnbarnard]

She is amazing-I love her voice with its rich deep soulfulness❤

[sophiacarmichael]

God bless this family. I was blessed to see her in 2016 as a 17 year old and didn't know the privilege I was witnessing

[laurabook]

Gosh it hurts sometimes hearing the blues. Mavis is a gem.

[kassandramcglonn]

Bless you, sister, for the song, the story, and the struggle on behalf of the future. May God keep you all of your days 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✨✨✨❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥 Amen in the name of Jesus

[Luvpears]

WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED I LOVE THIS OMGGGG

[doviejames]

beautiful!!! and props to the tele player for the tasty riffs!!

[FrankDiCristofano]

I went to this great concert. Mavis is inspiring.

[CandyCandy-yq]

Ooh my god, her voice is amazing!!!.. I am stunned when watching her singing 😍❤️👍

[garrettisley]

Who knew this would be so relevant & prevalent in 2020...

[patriciacorbett]

Thank you, Dan. It sure gave me a perspective on "sticking to your guns" as was the famous saying when I was growing up. I wept at what they went through.

[martharichler]

So moving. Playing in its entirety on the radio and can't wait to see the film - will share the link on my social media too. Thank you for sharing the link as I had not heard about the film and I (and many friends) am a huge fan of Mavis Staples, goes without saying.