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I Wish It Would Rain

July 14, 2021 Andrew Martone

Aretha turns this Temptations ballad into a brooding plea for the sky to open up.

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Another Night

July 9, 2021 Andrew Martone

Aretha perseveres solo as she kisses off a two-timing lover.

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Someone Else’s Eyes

July 3, 2020 Andrew Martone

Aretha’s 1991 voice fits this catchy, strong ballad oh so well.

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The Only Thing Missin’

June 30, 2020 Andrew Martone

Aretha returned in 2003 with this breezy cut that epitomizes a warm, sunny day… with a touch of melancholy.

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Surely God Is Able

June 28, 2020 Andrew Martone

Aretha reaches back to her youth, and brings her sisters, and Willa Ward, along for the ride.

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Ave Maria

December 15, 2019 Andrew Martone

Aretha gave us two versions of Ave Maria over the years: one for church, and one for the holiday party.

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Come To Me

December 6, 2019 Andrew Martone

The opening cut from Aretha’s 1980 Arista debut showcases a singer with something to prove.

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Look To The Rainbow

December 3, 2019 Andrew Martone

Aretha takes a page from Dinah Washington & the composer of “Over The Rainbow” on this 1986 cover.

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Jimmy Lee

July 17, 2019 Andrew Martone

This retro groove gave 80’s Aretha a nostalgic 60’s feel.

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If She Don’t Want Your Lovin’

July 12, 2019 Andrew Martone

Sugar Ray Aretha steps into the ring on this 1982 cut.

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Whatever It Is

April 23, 2019 Andrew Martone

In 1980, Aretha got a fresh start at Arista Records with some fresh sounds, like this ballad.

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Every Girl (Wants My Guy)

April 18, 2019 Andrew Martone

Aretha and Luther “Get It Right” on this single.

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Good News

April 7, 2019 Andrew Martone

One of Aretha’s last gospel recordings doesn’t sound very gospel musically, but lyrically it’s all glory to God.

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Living In The Streets

April 2, 2019 Andrew Martone

Written by Rod Temperton, this cut centers around an infectious, bass-driven groove.

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Who’s Zoomin’ Who?

March 26, 2019 Andrew Martone

The title track from Aretha Franklin’s 1985 Who’s Zoomin’ Who? gives Aretha a fresh edge with a phrase she’d been carrying since the 70’s.

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