Greg's Collection
Aretha Franklin 03/05/1971
Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA
| Media | Audio CDR 1 disc |
| Notes | Born and raised in the Baptist church, Franklin was the daughter of the late Detroit preacher, Reverend C.L. Franklin, one of the most charismatic ministers of the black church who was said to be blessed with a "million dollar voice." Aretha was singing in her dad's church when she was just short of being a toddler, and she became something of a gospel music phenomenon. After moving to New York City in the early '60s, she was signed by the great Columbia Records A&R man John Hammond--but the label didn't have any idea of what to do with this incredible voice, attempting to maker her into a traditional "pop" singer instead. It was only after she later signed with Atlantic Records and was paired with the legendary producer Jerry Wexler that Aretha Franklin really became "Aretha". She's unquestionably the Queen Of Soul - in her own way, Franklin was as important to the development of black music as James Brown has been throughout his career. The line-up for the back-up band in this show is interesting; Billy Preston, Ray Charles, and King Curtis! Ray Charles also guests on the last track. Thanks Ted |
| Trades Allowed | Yes Traded from: Ted Johns |
| Ratings | Sound: A |
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· Last Updated May 23, 2023
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