Mavis Staples on what it takes to keep singing at 80

Soul and gospel legend and multiple Grammy winner Mavis Staples is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a Kennedy Center honoree. She’ll also be turning 80 next month. The Newport Folk Festival organized all-star birthday tributes in Nashville, Los Angeles, and at the Apollo Theater in New York, where she spoke with CBS’ Anthony Mason.

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[dredevereaux]

I adore this woman with all my heart. Mavis !!!!

[bennyadler]

one of prettiest singers ever...inside and out. Pops was an icon.

[bigboy]

I have met her and had a wonderful time listening to her. Talking and laughing comes very easy when you are around her. I wish her all the best life has to offer.

[JC-imnf]

What a delight she is! Never stop singing Mavis. The world is a better place with your music and spirit

[lala]

I love her so much. Tho I only learned about her two years ago at 18. I’m so happy I found her music she’s so talented and beautiful. Literal icon. Hope I can see her live one day

[chrizeldabernil]

She's a riot! No wonder everyone wants to work with her. One would feel immortal and rejuvenated in her presence...

[consuessymontreal]

She looks very young. That may be because she is happy doing what she loves.
Happy birthday lady🎂🎈🎆🎇🎉

[moi]

Mavis isn't the only one that loves what Mavis is doing!

[Stacey_Mae]

Absolutely beautiful spirit!! This made my day. Let's share it everyone!!!

[MakeupGaloreInc]

Wow, what a great piece on Mavis Staples! Great job, CBS Morning.

[danmoreno]

God Bless and keep you Mavis! You are a national treasure!

[bosshogzoomer]

I had a crush on Mavis as kid. My dad took us to see the Staple Singers perform and once grown I had happened to see her walking for exercise on the South Shore beach. She was alone and there was no people around. She had a stick and I said, "Hi." She replied back, "Hi." I kept it moving to respect her space, but it was such a shock to see her. Now, she's 80yrs old and still got a crush.😆😆😆😆

[funkyswede]

I love Mavis, such a wonderful, spiritual and beautiful woman!!

[yoitsahmad]

What a lovely soul she is! What a treat for this journalist :)

[Stacey_Mae]

They love her as a person. What Compliment

[steelcastle]

How many athletes wish they could get back on the court/field and play?
Mavis Staples is greatly blessed to be able to do this.

[SuperSpace]

What a wonderful Icon! She is up there with Aretha! True Legend! And look so good at 80 years young. Thank for showing her!

[NevadaBoss]

A national treasure...pure and simple.

[greeneyes]

Mavis is too much - I love it. She is too much. And Anthony is like Whoa - this woman is too much. You Go Mavis.

[karencoleman]

It's good to hear from Ms. MARVIS STAPLES. WE the fans ❤️ love her. We love her voice, she was blessed by God with her beautiful brassy voice to bear witness of the songs 🎵 The STAPLES SINGERS to up lift people everywhere. When l was a kid in the seventies l would sing along with the Staples Singers on the radio. 📻 Ms. Marvis Staples we the fans love you. Keep on singing 🎶 💓 your music is reaching evening the generation of today. May God keep you well & bless you ever more. Love to you your fan.🎶