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Mavis Staples — One True Vine
Album: One True Vine
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7

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Total ratings: 778









Released: 2013
Length: 3:33
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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I was last in line
For the one true vine
Endless winding thread
I was dead at first
I had done my worst
And you came to me

Life had ceased
I was lost and tired
You set me free
From this mighty, mighty fire
Just in time to be
My one true vine

You still come to me
And you comfort me
The only one that I believe
I trust you
I hope that someday you will
Trust me too
I wanna be what you are to me

Life had ceased
I was lost and tired
You set me free from
This mighty, mighty fire
Just in time to be
My one true vine

I was last in line
For the one true vine
Endless winding thread
I was dead at first
I had done my worst
And you came to me

Life had ceased
I was lost and tired
You set me free
From this mighty, mighty fire
Just in time to be
My one true vine
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John 15
Posted 1 month ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
That voice has been some places and seen some things.
Posted 2 months ago by TurtleMan    [ Reply ]
Mavis just keeps it (and us) real.
Posted 4 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Her voice carries the weight of a long, well-lived life. Perhaps a little worn and world-weary, but holy smoking chrome, she’s still got the phrasing and feeling chops.
Posted 5 months ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
 lindaurq wrote:

I'm thinking that the one true vine is the One True Vine possibly ?



I guess, there is origin from fabulous expression "True is in vine".  
Posted 7 months ago by skurin59    [ Reply ]
I'm thinking the one true vine is the One True Vine possibly ?
Posted 1 year ago by lindaurq    [ Reply ]
very nice tune 

kind of a gospel love lament 
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
The beautiful ache in her voice stopped me dead in my tracks. 
I'm not sure this song would work quite the same if sung by anyone else.  
Posted 2 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
I love this sound - the thud of the kick drum, the full guitars with that chord change ... it hits a sweet spot.
Posted 3 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Interesting set following Jackson Browne, The Pretender with this .... it’s going to be a melancholy day.
Posted 5 years ago by ronbellaz    [ Reply ]
Bill -

New album by Mavis is called "If All I Was Was Black."  Produced by Jeff Tweedy.  You will like track 4 ("Ain't No Doubt About It") quite well.

Randy in Fresno
Posted 6 years ago by Randy    [ Reply ]
Her beautiful heartfelt song of love and Thank you to a Spirit that has moved on

Thank you Mavis
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
OK, I'm getting tired of hearing "One True Vine" coming immediately after "Red Eyed And Blue".  I've been hearing this since 2014.  With all due respect, the sets need freshening, Bill.

Did anyone just finish hearing Wilco's "Red Eyed And Blue"?
Posted 7 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
I love you Mavis!
Posted 8 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
Wish my Auntie Mave sang like this.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Saw the movie... Wow & wow!! Wanted it to keep going. 
Posted 8 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
Saw Mavis with Joan Osborne in Clearwater, Fla., about a month ago. Both were outstanding. 
Posted 8 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
Shit, that is a good song.

 
Relaxed you, did it? (:o  )
Posted 8 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
Shit, that is a good song.
Posted 8 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
I was driving along with the top down and she grabbed me right out of the radio!!!!  I was mesmerized by what I heard.  I you think One True Vine is boring or without passion, you are missing what jazz/blues are all about boys & girls....
Posted 9 years ago by Rootmann    [ Reply ]
She had her first hit in 1956 and she's still out touring, giving it up for the audience (I saw her a few weeks ago).  Amazing.  {#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Awful and boring!

 
I thought you left "for today"!  What are you waiting for?
Posted 9 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
Awful and boring!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Wonderful song. Love the lyrics.  Thanks for playing this, RP. 
Posted 9 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
 bstevens1951 wrote:
Nothing Mavis Staples sings deserves 5.9.

 
Got that straight! On first listen a solid 8!
Posted 10 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
 bstevens1951 wrote:
Nothing Mavis Staples sings deserves 5.9.

 
Agreed
Posted 10 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
{#Clap} {#Clap} {#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Fabulous artist! Beatiful voice seems to be singing a prayer, we are all secretly allowed to hear her conversation, I picture her Dad... thank you  Mavis
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Nothing Mavis Staples sings deserves 5.9.
Posted 10 years ago by bstevens1951    [ Reply ]
Class Act!!
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Dull,  just goes nowhere for me. {#No}
Posted 11 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
Saw a double bill with Mavis and Neko Case in Chicago. Great show...though she takes a bit more time gettin' around.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
nice
Posted 11 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Cool, new Mavis!  Great to see that this new album was once again produced by Jeff Tweedy, and it looks like he wrote this song as well!

Makes me homesick for Chicago...
Posted 11 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]