"A turkey is a funny bird. Wabble, wabble, wabble! And all he knows is just one word. Gobble, gobble, gobble!"

—

The first song that Mavis Staples learned.

This whole interview is utterly delightful.  Staples will be appearing at Lincoln Center Out of Doors on July 31.  We’ll be thrilled to see her even if she doesn’t do any poultry-themed songs.

 

(via lincolncenter)

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