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Born: Mar 25, 1942 in Memphis, TN
Genre: R&B, Gospel
Styles: Soul, Deep Soul, Urban, Quiet Storm, Southern Soul, Pop/Rock, Black Gospel
Biography
Aretha Franklin is one of the giants of soul music, and indeed of American pop as a whole. More than any other performer, she epitomized soul at its most gospel-charged. Her astonishing run of late-’60s hits with Atlantic Records — “Respect,” “I Never Loved a Man,” “Chain of Fools,” “Baby I Love You,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Think,” “The House That Jack Built,” and several others — earned her the title “Lady Soul,” which she has worn uncontested ever since. Yet as much of an international institution as she’s become, much of her work — outside of her recordings for Atlantic in the late ’60s and early ’70s — is erratic and only fitfully inspired, making discretion a necessity when collecting her records.
Franklin’s roots in gospel ran extremely deep. With her sisters Carolyn and Erma (both of whom would also have recording careers), she sang at the Detroit church of her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin, while growing up in the 1950s. In fact, she made her first recordings as a gospel artist at the age of 14. It has also been reported that Motown was interested in signing Aretha back in the days when it was a tiny start-up. Ultimately, however, Franklin ended up with Columbia, to which she was signed by the renowned talent scout John Hammond.
Franklin would record for Columbia constantly throughout the first half of the ’60s, notching occasional R&B hits (and one Top 40 single, “Rock-a-bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody”) but never truly breaking out as a star.
Genre: R&B, Gospel
Styles: Soul, Deep Soul, Urban, Quiet Storm, Southern Soul, Pop/Rock, Black Gospel
Biography
Aretha Franklin is one of the giants of soul music, and indeed of American pop as a whole. More than any other performer, she epitomized soul at its most gospel-charged. Her astonishing run of late-’60s hits with Atlantic Records — “Respect,” “I Never Loved a Man,” “Chain of Fools,” “Baby I Love You,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Think,” “The House That Jack Built,” and several others — earned her the title “Lady Soul,” which she has worn uncontested ever since. Yet as much of an international institution as she’s become, much of her work — outside of her recordings for Atlantic in the late ’60s and early ’70s — is erratic and only fitfully inspired, making discretion a necessity when collecting her records.
Franklin’s roots in gospel ran extremely deep. With her sisters Carolyn and Erma (both of whom would also have recording careers), she sang at the Detroit church of her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin, while growing up in the 1950s. In fact, she made her first recordings as a gospel artist at the age of 14. It has also been reported that Motown was interested in signing Aretha back in the days when it was a tiny start-up. Ultimately, however, Franklin ended up with Columbia, to which she was signed by the renowned talent scout John Hammond.
Franklin would record for Columbia constantly throughout the first half of the ’60s, notching occasional R&B hits (and one Top 40 single, “Rock-a-bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody”) but never truly breaking out as a star.
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(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
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I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)
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The House That Jack Built
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See Saw
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Ain't No Way
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Shoutbox
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fryczy-yo wrote:
luv her!
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marcelopes888 wrote:
#1
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marcelopes888 wrote:
'i never loved a man',so GREAT
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CamiiBr wrote:
Chain, Chain, Chain,..Chain Of Fools...
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broleddu wrote:
“La Regina del Soul”
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Laro20 wrote:
She's awesome!
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music_ismy_MotL wrote:
whether has time come to replace this picture, at last? There are a dozen of other excellent photos
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Lillsimon wrote:
Her verision of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" must be one of the best covers ever!! :D
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pillah wrote:
The true diva <3
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uh_oh_jlm wrote:
Real life goddess
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MrStyle wrote:
God Bless The Queen!
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OSCARCHOICE-CHI wrote:
QUE LO PARIO...........................DE URUGUAY.-
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alejandrocrosa wrote:
Best of the Best.
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hiromeeko wrote:
king of soul Ya,,
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Davidoff33 wrote:
Very great artist.
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New-Stacha wrote:
I love her!
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leekpie wrote:
<3
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fidgety-gin wrote:
I'm absolutely crazy with "A Natural Woman" Aretha is great!!!
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KevBaz wrote:
The current pic of Aretha is beautiful.
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alicejoart wrote:
with this song i will pray forever
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Events
- Jul 11 Aretha Franklin Fox Theatre Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, Detroit, United States
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Jul
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Mandela Day at Radio City Music Hall
Madison Square Garden, New York NY, United States
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18
Mandela Day - a 46664 Celebration
Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY, New York, United States
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Two new Aretha Franklin singles available on iTunes
21 Apr 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/Aretha Franklin
One Night with the KingThe stately chords of a grand piano frame Aretha’s eloquent narrative as she introduces this poignant testimonial of enduring faith. …
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15 Jan 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/Aretha Franklin
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