Aretha puts an early-disco spin on another Bacharach-David-penned track in 1974.
Month: April 2019
Mary Goes Round
Aretha funks up the classic nursery rhyme on this 1991 cut.
Angel
Aretha’s sister Carolyn wrote some beautiful songs for Aretha, but none more beautiful than “Angel”.
Ramblin’
Aretha gets greazy on the opening cut from Soul ’69.
Whatever It Is
In 1980, Aretha got a fresh start at Arista Records with some fresh sounds, like this ballad.
If I Had A Hammer
As Aretha Franklin’s days at Columbia Records wound down, the label continued to try new tricks to turn her floundering career around. In 1965, they
Easter Parade
The fourth time I saw Aretha Franklin live was at Radio City Music Hall In New York City. It was the day before Easter, March
I Get High
One of the most underrated cuts, Aretha ascends on this dark cut from Sparkle.
Prove It
As the strings take hold on “Prove It”, it proves one thing for sure: Aretha Franklin sounds good with an orchestra around her. The slow
Every Girl (Wants My Guy)
Aretha and Luther “Get It Right” on this single.
Money Won’t Change You
Aretha gives James Brown a run for his money on this cover from the classic Lady Soul album.
I Told You So
Jazz, blues, and big band come together on this 1962 cut, with a killer vocal closing.
Almighty Fire (Women Of The Future)
Aretha reunites with Curtis Mayfield for the title cut to 1978’s Almighty Fire.
Testimony
When Aretha took the stage at New York City’s Beacon Theater on April 14, 1998 for VH1 Divas Live, it was a victory lap and
Mr. DJ (5 For The DJ)
In the mid 1970’s, Aretha Franklin’s soaring success began to simmer, and 1975’s You was a nail in the coffin concerning her A-team of producers.
Swanee
“Swanee” was legendary composer George Gershwin’s first big hit. With the music composed by Gershwin and lyrics written by Irving Casear, the song was born
Dark End Of The Street
Aretha performs an untethering from this song’s original that would make Red from Jordan Peele’s Us jealous.
Make Someone Happy
Aretha demonstrates power and restraint on this Broadway cut.
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