Mavis Staples Completely Reimagined Frank Ocean's 'Godspeed'

Mavis Staples Completely Reimagined Frank Ocean's 'Godspeed'

Gospel legend Mavis Staples has shared a new cover of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed.” Staples is a true icon, first rising to fame with her family band, The Staple Singers, whose hits like “I’ll Take You There” and “Let’s Do It Again” became a soundtrack for hope and change. With a career spanning more than 70 years, she’s known for her powerful voice and her ability to bring soul, faith and justice together in every note. And she’s done it again with…

Mavis Staples Shares New Cover of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed”

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Hear Mavis Staples' cover Frank Ocean's "Godspeed"

Mavis Staples has recorded a new cover of Frank Ocean's "Godspeed", from his 2016 album, Blonde. Mavis Staples has recorded a new cover of Frank Ocean‘s “Godspeed“, from his 2016 album, Blonde. You can hear her version below. THE JULY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW: STARRING NICK DRAKE, A 15-TRACK NEW MUSIC CD, THE WHO, BLACK SABBATH, BRIAN ENO, MATT BERNINGER, PULP, BOB WEIR AND MORE “Godspeed” was produced by Brad Cook (Bon Iver…

Mavis Staples Shares Moving Cover Of Frank Ocean’s ‘Godspeed’

Legendary vocalist Mavis Staples shared a poignant cover of Frank Ocean’s song, “Godspeed.”

Mavis Staples Shares Cover Of Frank Ocean's "Godspeed": Listen

Who knows if Frank Ocean will ever release music again, but musicians will definitely continue to cover his songs: Valerie June, Indigo De Souza, James Blake, Switchfoot, Nilüfer Yanya. Now, Mavis Staples is sharing her rendition of the Blonde fan favorite, “Godspeed.” “Channel Orange was my first introduction to Frank Ocean and I was just amazed at the writing and soulfulness coming from his voice,” the 85-year-old singer explains. “And I loved…