''The Voice'' is the fifth solo studio album by American

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singer

Mavis Staples Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family's band The Staple Singers (she is the last surviving member of that band). Durin ...

. This album was her second for

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Paisley Park Records Paisley Park Records was an American record label founded by musician Prince in 1985, which was distributed by and funded in part by Warner Bros. Records. It was started in 1985, following the success of the film and album '' Purple Rain''. T ...

label and was released on August 24, 1993. The song "Melody Cool" from the 1990 movie '' Graffiti Bridge'' appeared on this album as well as the movie soundtrack. The song "Positivity" is a cover of Prince's version from the 1988 album ''

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Track listing

All tracks composed by Prince; except where indicated # "The Voice" (4:14) (

Rosie Gaines Rosie Gaines (born Rosemary Gaines; June 26, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer from Pittsburg, California. Gaines is a former band member of Prince's group, The New Power Generation. She duetted with singer Prince on th ...

, Prince) # "House in Order" (4:44) # "Blood Is Thicker Than Time" (3:13) # "You Will Be Moved" (4:12) # "All Because Of You" (5:06) (Billy Beck, Rick Brown) # "Undertaker" (7:26) (Michael B., Levi Seacer, Jr., Prince. Sonny T.) # "Melody Cool" (3:46) # "Kain't Turn Back" (4:03) (Bernard Belle, Raymond Watkins) # "I'll Be Right There" (4:03) (Emmanuel Rahiem LeBlanc, Gordon Williams) # "A Man Called Jesus" (3:56) # "Why" (4:27) (Mike Ferguson, Ivan Hampden, Danny Madden,

Paulette McWilliams Paulette McWilliams is an American singer and songwriter. She began her career singing with the bands The American Breed and Rufus, and has appeared as a backing vocalist on recordings and on tour for numerous artists. She worked with Marvin Gaye ...

) # "Positivity" (4:34)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Voice (Mavis Staples Album), The 1993 albums Mavis Staples albums Albums produced by Prince (musician) Paisley Park Records albums