Uncloudy Day
Context
The Staple Singers cut this gospel song in Chicago, at Universal studios, on September 11, 1956, for Vee-Jay. One hears the guitar of Roebuck "Pops" Staples and the deep voice of his daughter Mavis, 16. Bob Dylan recognized in it "the most mysterious thing" of all those he had heard. The track gives its name to the album released in 1959.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Gospel, Blues, spirituals, work songs. Among the origins and influences of Gospel: Blues, spirituals, work songs.