This early album from The Staple Singers showcases their signature blend of gospel fervor and soul, predating their later secular crossover hits. It captures the group in its formative years, delivering deeply felt spirituals with raw power.
- The album was released on February 3, 1962, by Riverside Records. It features a collection of traditional gospel songs. The Staple Singers' recordings for Riverside came before their more commercially successful period with Stax and Epic Records.
- This release features traditional gospel songs, including renditions of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Were You There." The album was recorded during a period when the group was establishing their sound and building a following within the gospel circuit.
- While primarily a gospel album, "The 25th Day of December" hints at the soulful delivery that would later make The Staple Singers one of America's most beloved musical families. It stands as an important early document of their career.
The Staple Singers were a family group from Chicago, known for their soulful gospel music. This 1962 release came early in their career, before their major hit singles in the late 1960s and 1970s.
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