Canzetta Maria "Candi" Staton (/ˈsteɪtən/, STAY-tən) (born March 13, 1940) is an American singer–songwriter, best known in the United States for her 1970 cover of Tammy Wynette's "Stand by Your Man" and her 1976 disco chart-topper "Young Hearts Run Free". In Europe, Staton's biggest selling record is the anthemic "You Got the Love" from 1986, released in collaboration with The Source. Staton was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame and is a four-time Grammy Award nominee.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played some tracks from the singer in the 70's and 80's on his radio programmes. Peel also introduced a New Order special, broadcast on 30 December 1998 show, where Gillian Gilbert of the group chose The Source's collaboration with Candi Staton's, "You Got The Love" track to be played on the show.
Shows Played[]
- 10 March 1975: As Long As He Takes Care Of Home
- 1986
- 06 May 1986: I'd Rather Be An Old Man's Sweetheart (Than A Young Man's Fool) (shared LP with Bettye Swann - Tell It Like It Is) Stateside
- 1998
- 30 December 1998: You Got The Love (Now Voyager Radio Mix) (Gillian Gilbert's choice)