I Say a Little Prayer is a classic song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, initially recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1966. Released as a single in 1967, the song peaked at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number eight on the R&B chart. The lyrics reflect a woman's devotion as she prays daily for her partner, who is implied to be serving in the Vietnam War. Warwick's rendition is characterized by its elegant arrangement in G major, showcasing Bacharach's signature style. The song's original harmonic structure, particularly in the bridge and ch… read more
Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018) was a Memphis, Tennessee born and Detroit, Michigan reared American iconic gospel, soul, and R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Many have called her "The Queen Of Soul" and "Lady Soul". She is renowned for her soul and R&B recordings (on many, of which, she accompanied herself on keyboards and piano, a skill she learned at an early age, learning to play by ear, according to lifetime friend Smokey Robinson) but was also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, and gospel. She is generally regarded as one of the b… read more
Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018) was a Memphis, Tennessee born and Detroit, Michigan reared American iconic gospel, soul, and R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Many … read more
Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018) was a Memphis, Tennessee born and Detroit, Michigan reared American iconic gospel, soul, and R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Many have called her "The Queen Of Soul" … read more