82 years ago today the Queen of Soul was born. To celebrate Aretha Franklin (1942-2018), one of the greatest voices in the history of popular muic, here’s one of her lesser known songs, just as classic as her big hits.
Aretha Franklin - When the Battle Is Over
While we’re at it, here’s both music and film history, all rolled into one history lesson.
Aretha Franklin - Think
Now, even a little more history. The man Jake and Elwood is trying to “steal” from Aretha, is Matt “Guitar” Murphy. who during his many years as a musician played with several big names, among others Howling Wolf, Chuck Berry and Etta James.
Like Aretha, Matt Murphy also passed away in 2018, almost on the date two months before her. He was 88 and she was 76. They were on a mission from God!
Here’s another group who’s music followed me around throughout my musical life. After the phase of “If you leave me now” or “Saturday in the park”, the most impressive phase to me was album #17 which almost entirely gets me till today, without having lost the reconnaissance of the “old times”
Wasn’t until I heard this covered by Everything But The Girl that I appreciated just what a great song it was technically. Those key and tempo changes are masterful
Who knows what it’ll be like a hundred years from today. Only one thing is for sure, None of us will be here. On the other hand, a hundred years ago today American singer Sarah Vaughn was born. So here’s a song to celebrate one of the finest voices in jazz history.
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