For over 60 years, the voice of Mavis Staples has been ringing out with some amazing covers (The Band’s “The Weight,” or Funkadelic’s “Can You Get to That”). And now, with her latest single, she continues the tradition, taking on Frank Ocean. Staples’ cover of “Godspeed” is, no surprise, warmed by her voice, and the support feels strong when she sings “I will always be there for you.” That warmness is equaled by the backing instruments, a warm fuzz of a guitar and a much smoother piano than the organ that appears in the original. Continue reading »