Historical Artist Profile
Candi Staton
Biography & Overview
Canzetta Maria "Candi" Staton (, STAY-tΙn) (born March 13, 1940) is an American singer, 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 five-time Grammy Award nominee.
πΊπΈ US Billboard Tracking History
2 Charted Tracks
"Young Hearts Run Free"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #20
"Stand By Your Man"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #24
π¬π§ UK Official Charts History
7 Charted Tracks
"Young Hearts Run Fe"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #2
"Nights On Broadway"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #6
"Love On Love"
Entered Charts: 1999
Peak: #27
"Suspicious Minds"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #31
"Destiny"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #41
"Honest I Do Love You"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #48
"You Got The Love"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #95