SexyKev
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Loooove this song right here.
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The Official Aretha Franklin Thread
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Didnt you also do that for Jan Terri?
miketlow
Sex God
Don't you START!!!!!!!!!.................lol.......
miketlow
Sex God
Yes the Lp that introduce me to the world of Aretha Franklin!!
miketlow
Sex God
Re tributing the great Marian Anderson at the 1978 Kennedy Center Honors.
miketlow
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The Queen(eight months pregnant) on the Andy Williams Show 1969..
miketlow
Sex God
This is what a hit song is Jayden not that stuff Jan Terri does!!...lol..
The same night..Aretha and Andy singing "Gentle on My Mind" which both of them recorded a version of the classic Glen Campbell song...Franklin's version off of her 1969 Lp Soul '69 charted at #50 R&B and #76 Pop in 1969..
The same night..Aretha and Andy singing "Gentle on My Mind" which both of them recorded a version of the classic Glen Campbell song...Franklin's version off of her 1969 Lp Soul '69 charted at #50 R&B and #76 Pop in 1969..
Drebin
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The only song I truly liked by her was Day Dreaming because it was sampled for hip hop beats.
Mary J. Blige did an awesome cover of it on her live record.
Mary J. Blige did an awesome cover of it on her live record.
miketlow
Sex God
Yes that's one of the Queens self written classics...I fell in love with it when I first heard it back in the 80's when my mom bought me Aretha's 30 greatest hit....
Her concert promoters are not doing a good job. I just saw a TV commercial for her upcoming tour. No wonder one of the shows was cancelled. Probably due to poor ticket sales. Too bad it's not in my budget right now.
MAR 16
TUE
Hard Rock Live
Hollywood, FL
08:00 PM
MAR 17
WED
Cancelled
American Airlines Arena - Waterfront Theatre
Miami, FL
08:00 PM
MAR 16
TUE
Hard Rock Live
Hollywood, FL
08:00 PM
MAR 17
WED
Cancelled
American Airlines Arena - Waterfront Theatre
Miami, FL
08:00 PM
miketlow
Sex God
Mmmm makes me wonder also. I wish you could afford to go,despite what people say about her she knows how to put on a show and at 67 she still can give a excellent concert so much so that my partner who is not a Re fan gained a whole new level of respect for her and how she can move a crowd when we went to see her in Chicago last April.
I wish I could come down to Florida to see her I would offer to pay for a ticket for you to come with me and my partner but I too can not afford it..
miketlow
Sex God
The first huge hit and album of the same name 1967's "I Never Loved a Man(the way I love you)"
This performance was in 1993 and Re once again went to church...
"Respect" at Cobo Hall in Detroit,this performance which Martin Luther King came on stage to present Aretha with an award,was a few days before MLK was assassinated..
This performance was in 1993 and Re once again went to church...
"Respect" at Cobo Hall in Detroit,this performance which Martin Luther King came on stage to present Aretha with an award,was a few days before MLK was assassinated..
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I love Aretha, the real "Queen". The real "VOICE"
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Just found this great thread, miketlow - thanks ! Have loved her for a very long time and many of the clips posted are songs I went bonkers over. I even like lesser albums - ie. It's My Turn. She gets the cover tune up against the ropes n' gives it a 1-2 combination til it drops to the canvas.. and so does the listener LOL RESPECT !
miketlow
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Hubbellgardner,I had been thinking of starting this thread a long time ago but never did. I am so glad that people are enjoying the Queen. A lot has been said about her good and bad but when its all said and done she has left her mark on music that can not be erased!
This is for you hubbellgardner,"It's My Turn" whiched charted at #29 R&B as well as a look at the album that the song was included on Love All the Hurt Away.
Does the Queen look good in the pics from the album photoshoot? I say yes she does!
Here's a short interview she did with one of our local free papers:
Aretha Franklin called New Times before tonight's gig at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood to discuss her forthcoming album (A Woman Falling Out of Love), to tell us to call her "professor" and a little bit about that hat. Yes, that one.
New Times: Do you ever vacation in Florida?
Franklin: I always come in concert, but I have several days off so I can look around. I was going to go fishing, but it looks like a thunderstorm. The season seems to come a little later now. The weather used to be quite wonderful in February, high 80s or 90s. Now it's 60. Things have changed with the melting of the glaciers.
What kind of get-ups do you have planned for your show?
I do not wear get-ups. I am quite fashionable. I will be fashionable, as always.
I hear that A Woman Falling Out of Love was a family affair.
Both of my sons were involved. Eddie is singing an inspirational tune, "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." He is a vocalist to be reckoned with.
So Star Wars' Lando Calrissian, AKA Billy Dee Williams, really appears on the album?
He's one of my favorite actors. He's got a great voice and was the first person I thought of for a recitation from the film A Summer Place.
Covering B.B. King's "Sweet Sixteen" is a coup. Are the two of you close?
I know B.B., and he's a super guy, one of the great all-time blues singers. It's one of the great songs that I've always enjoyed. I was looking for some blues. I also I wrote a couple of things, including one called "I Adore You, Also I Abhor You," about a phase of falling out of love.
What else do you have planned for the rest of the year?
I'm going to be Professor Franklin. In the fall, I'll be teaching a vocal class in Detroit -- no more than 20 or 25 students selected by a special process. Young artists will get individual coaching from me.
So, like Aretha Franklin's American Idol?
No, it's like "Aretha Franklin's vocal classes for aspiring performers." I'm excited to hear them. Any type of vocalists should apply, across the board. I probably will include voice choreography, wardrobe, and presentation.
Precious sure got a lot of Oscar buzz this year. Did you catch it?
I went to see it, and it was great. The focus of the film is a young woman who has problems with an abusive mother, but that's not solely an African-American problem.
How much do you think about your performance at President Obama's inauguration?
I'm sure people are still thinking about it all over the world. It was such a historic moment. I'm still trying to decide if the Smithsonian will get the hat. Still have it at home, and we'll see. Maybe later this year.
Aretha Franklin called New Times before tonight's gig at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood to discuss her forthcoming album (A Woman Falling Out of Love), to tell us to call her "professor" and a little bit about that hat. Yes, that one.
New Times: Do you ever vacation in Florida?
Franklin: I always come in concert, but I have several days off so I can look around. I was going to go fishing, but it looks like a thunderstorm. The season seems to come a little later now. The weather used to be quite wonderful in February, high 80s or 90s. Now it's 60. Things have changed with the melting of the glaciers.
What kind of get-ups do you have planned for your show?
I do not wear get-ups. I am quite fashionable. I will be fashionable, as always.
I hear that A Woman Falling Out of Love was a family affair.
Both of my sons were involved. Eddie is singing an inspirational tune, "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." He is a vocalist to be reckoned with.
So Star Wars' Lando Calrissian, AKA Billy Dee Williams, really appears on the album?
He's one of my favorite actors. He's got a great voice and was the first person I thought of for a recitation from the film A Summer Place.
Covering B.B. King's "Sweet Sixteen" is a coup. Are the two of you close?
I know B.B., and he's a super guy, one of the great all-time blues singers. It's one of the great songs that I've always enjoyed. I was looking for some blues. I also I wrote a couple of things, including one called "I Adore You, Also I Abhor You," about a phase of falling out of love.
What else do you have planned for the rest of the year?
I'm going to be Professor Franklin. In the fall, I'll be teaching a vocal class in Detroit -- no more than 20 or 25 students selected by a special process. Young artists will get individual coaching from me.
So, like Aretha Franklin's American Idol?
No, it's like "Aretha Franklin's vocal classes for aspiring performers." I'm excited to hear them. Any type of vocalists should apply, across the board. I probably will include voice choreography, wardrobe, and presentation.
Precious sure got a lot of Oscar buzz this year. Did you catch it?
I went to see it, and it was great. The focus of the film is a young woman who has problems with an abusive mother, but that's not solely an African-American problem.
How much do you think about your performance at President Obama's inauguration?
I'm sure people are still thinking about it all over the world. It was such a historic moment. I'm still trying to decide if the Smithsonian will get the hat. Still have it at home, and we'll see. Maybe later this year.
miketlow
Sex God
Happy birthday to the Queen!! I thank God for Aretha Franklin who's voice has given me comfort when times were hard and when the times are great that voice is there to sing the joys of life as well!! God bless bless Aretha Franklin,she will always be my #1 in music!!
SexyKev
Sex Symbol
Happy belated birthday, Aretha!
"It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Aint Never Gonna Be"
"It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Aint Never Gonna Be"
Concert Review: Aretha Franklin Performs Short, Occasionally Sweet at Hard Rock Live on March 16th
What doesn't become a legend the most? Well, for starters, a certain behavior pattern that leads the public to wonder if an artist has dived face-first off a 12-story balcony without considering a safety net. Or acting like a spoiled diva by adopting a code of conduct that causes fans to lose all respect. Or, in Aretha Franklin's case, spell it simply a lack of "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." Rumors that she's in dire need of an attitude adjustment -- given recent reports about her fussiness behind the scenes at the Obama inauguration, during rehearsals for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame anniversary celebration, and at last year's Grammys, where she managed to diss both Beyonce and Tina Turner in a single swipe -- have threatened to sully Aretha's reputation. None of it's helped by her long absence from the charts and increasing competition from a younger generation of singers that could ultimately usurp the Queen of Soul's continued reign.
Then there's this note from the style-setters. Never mind that her fashion foibles may have finally caught up with her. It appeared that if Aretha's handlers ever had any hope of reigning in her sartorial excess, they've apparently long since abandoned that now.
Consequently, it's with some degree of uncertainty that we find Lady Soul back on the boards and ready to reclaim her reputation. For her first show in South Florida in recent memory, she might have given cause to think that a comeback of sorts was in the making and that the Aretha of old was ready to make amends.
Certainly, she started off strong enough, resplendent for once in a sparkling red gown and hair bound in girlish blond curls, a powerful presence to affirm her radiant star stature. Backed by a tight 20-piece orchestra under the direction of longtime conductor H.B. Barnum -- including a ten-man horn section, four back-up singers, three keyboards, three percussionists, drums, bass and her son Teddy on guitar -- the onstage ensemble resembled a Vegas show band geared up for a gospel revival.
Still, there were worrisome implications even at the outset. She was 25 minutes late in taking the stage, suggesting her diva disposition was still evident. The house was only half filled, and while the audience was well heeled and genteel, it appeared to exclude anyone under the age of forty. She initially kept her comments to a minimum, launching the set with a polished though perfunctory read of a common cover choice, Jackie Wilson's well-worn chestnut, "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher." Tapping one of her biggest hits early on, "(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman," one got the sense that Aretha was rushing things along. A take on Curtis Mayfield, a brush with the blues and another pair of her standards -- "Baby, I Love You" and "Chain of Fools" -- followed, and then, a mere half hour after making her entrance, she announced an intermission and retreated offstage, leaving her band to fill in the break with a ten minute instrumental.
Unfortunately, she returned with little fanfare. Instead of getting back into the set list, she indulged in some personal repartee with friends in the audience, introducing the folks she had mingled with backstage -- among them, comedian Dick Gregory, singer Deborah Cox, and the publisher of a trade publication she exalted as if it was the Bible. And she didn't stop there. She acknowledged a neighbor who had driven all the way from Detroit and another friend whose common bond appeared to be that they shared Aretha's admiration for McDonald's. Really? If she was bucking for a spokesperson gig with Mickey D's, she clearly made her point, however unintentionally. Heftier than ever and clearly straining to move about the stage, it could be construed that she's over-indulged in the product already. Then again, she plugged White Castle at the Obama inaugural.
More commentary followed, mostly focused on her recent visit to Atlantic City where she chanced to catch a performance by R&B sensation Maxwell, with whom she was clearly enamored. Commenting on the barrage of undergarments that had been hurled at the stage, she mentioned that the woman sitting next to her couldn't comply. "I would consider throwing mine up there, but I ain't wearing none," she quoted her companion as saying. "I lost them in a poker game."
At least those reflections offered some attempt at spontaneity, in contrast to the tightly structured pace and minimal audience interplay that marked the first half of the show. Another hit, "Think," elevated the energy, as did a powerful rendition of the big ballad "One Night With the King," which had the back-up singers testifying as if they were giving grace. When they launched into a tumultuous version of "Respect," one began to suspect that the concert was reaching a crescendo. Surprising though, it had reached a conclusion instead. Only an hour after she had first stepped foot on the stage, she announced, somewhat suspiciously that "They want us to be off by 9:30."
If that were indeed the case, it would certainly be setting a precedent, one that would make it the shortest show in Hard Rock history. Dubious as it appeared, sure enough, Aretha wrapped up "Respect," took a bow and departed. When she returned, it wasn't for an encore but merely to bask in the crowd's adulation one final time before an assistant draped an overcoat over her shoulders and ushered her offstage.
The time strictly devoted to singing, excluding her intermission and observations, amounted to roughly 45 minutes at most, Hence, the Queen of Soul's reign was surprisingly short. Yes, Aretha's still a superb, and 45 years on, her voice remains remarkably fluid, no worse for wear. However, this royal rule seemed to end in a premature demise.
Critic's Notebook
Personal Bias: Later songs such as "Freeway of Love," "Jimmy Lee," And especially "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" were sadly missed. And who remembers that Aretha gave an emotionally charged rendition of Les Miz showstopper, "I Dreamed a Dream," 15 years prior to Susan Boyle?
Random Detail: Aretha's not as sexy as Celine, not a babe like Beyonce and certainly not as enticing as Tina Turner. But when she puts her all into a tune, it's her throne to own.
By The Way: A live album is overdue, her last great bid for a concert collection being her Fillmore West set in 1969. But considering the brevity of her performance, it would barely fill a single CD.
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/2010/03/concert_review_aretha_franklin_hard_rock_live.php
What doesn't become a legend the most? Well, for starters, a certain behavior pattern that leads the public to wonder if an artist has dived face-first off a 12-story balcony without considering a safety net. Or acting like a spoiled diva by adopting a code of conduct that causes fans to lose all respect. Or, in Aretha Franklin's case, spell it simply a lack of "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." Rumors that she's in dire need of an attitude adjustment -- given recent reports about her fussiness behind the scenes at the Obama inauguration, during rehearsals for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame anniversary celebration, and at last year's Grammys, where she managed to diss both Beyonce and Tina Turner in a single swipe -- have threatened to sully Aretha's reputation. None of it's helped by her long absence from the charts and increasing competition from a younger generation of singers that could ultimately usurp the Queen of Soul's continued reign.
Then there's this note from the style-setters. Never mind that her fashion foibles may have finally caught up with her. It appeared that if Aretha's handlers ever had any hope of reigning in her sartorial excess, they've apparently long since abandoned that now.
Consequently, it's with some degree of uncertainty that we find Lady Soul back on the boards and ready to reclaim her reputation. For her first show in South Florida in recent memory, she might have given cause to think that a comeback of sorts was in the making and that the Aretha of old was ready to make amends.
Certainly, she started off strong enough, resplendent for once in a sparkling red gown and hair bound in girlish blond curls, a powerful presence to affirm her radiant star stature. Backed by a tight 20-piece orchestra under the direction of longtime conductor H.B. Barnum -- including a ten-man horn section, four back-up singers, three keyboards, three percussionists, drums, bass and her son Teddy on guitar -- the onstage ensemble resembled a Vegas show band geared up for a gospel revival.
Still, there were worrisome implications even at the outset. She was 25 minutes late in taking the stage, suggesting her diva disposition was still evident. The house was only half filled, and while the audience was well heeled and genteel, it appeared to exclude anyone under the age of forty. She initially kept her comments to a minimum, launching the set with a polished though perfunctory read of a common cover choice, Jackie Wilson's well-worn chestnut, "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher." Tapping one of her biggest hits early on, "(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman," one got the sense that Aretha was rushing things along. A take on Curtis Mayfield, a brush with the blues and another pair of her standards -- "Baby, I Love You" and "Chain of Fools" -- followed, and then, a mere half hour after making her entrance, she announced an intermission and retreated offstage, leaving her band to fill in the break with a ten minute instrumental.
Unfortunately, she returned with little fanfare. Instead of getting back into the set list, she indulged in some personal repartee with friends in the audience, introducing the folks she had mingled with backstage -- among them, comedian Dick Gregory, singer Deborah Cox, and the publisher of a trade publication she exalted as if it was the Bible. And she didn't stop there. She acknowledged a neighbor who had driven all the way from Detroit and another friend whose common bond appeared to be that they shared Aretha's admiration for McDonald's. Really? If she was bucking for a spokesperson gig with Mickey D's, she clearly made her point, however unintentionally. Heftier than ever and clearly straining to move about the stage, it could be construed that she's over-indulged in the product already. Then again, she plugged White Castle at the Obama inaugural.
More commentary followed, mostly focused on her recent visit to Atlantic City where she chanced to catch a performance by R&B sensation Maxwell, with whom she was clearly enamored. Commenting on the barrage of undergarments that had been hurled at the stage, she mentioned that the woman sitting next to her couldn't comply. "I would consider throwing mine up there, but I ain't wearing none," she quoted her companion as saying. "I lost them in a poker game."
At least those reflections offered some attempt at spontaneity, in contrast to the tightly structured pace and minimal audience interplay that marked the first half of the show. Another hit, "Think," elevated the energy, as did a powerful rendition of the big ballad "One Night With the King," which had the back-up singers testifying as if they were giving grace. When they launched into a tumultuous version of "Respect," one began to suspect that the concert was reaching a crescendo. Surprising though, it had reached a conclusion instead. Only an hour after she had first stepped foot on the stage, she announced, somewhat suspiciously that "They want us to be off by 9:30."
If that were indeed the case, it would certainly be setting a precedent, one that would make it the shortest show in Hard Rock history. Dubious as it appeared, sure enough, Aretha wrapped up "Respect," took a bow and departed. When she returned, it wasn't for an encore but merely to bask in the crowd's adulation one final time before an assistant draped an overcoat over her shoulders and ushered her offstage.
The time strictly devoted to singing, excluding her intermission and observations, amounted to roughly 45 minutes at most, Hence, the Queen of Soul's reign was surprisingly short. Yes, Aretha's still a superb, and 45 years on, her voice remains remarkably fluid, no worse for wear. However, this royal rule seemed to end in a premature demise.
Critic's Notebook
Personal Bias: Later songs such as "Freeway of Love," "Jimmy Lee," And especially "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" were sadly missed. And who remembers that Aretha gave an emotionally charged rendition of Les Miz showstopper, "I Dreamed a Dream," 15 years prior to Susan Boyle?
Random Detail: Aretha's not as sexy as Celine, not a babe like Beyonce and certainly not as enticing as Tina Turner. But when she puts her all into a tune, it's her throne to own.
By The Way: A live album is overdue, her last great bid for a concert collection being her Fillmore West set in 1969. But considering the brevity of her performance, it would barely fill a single CD.
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/2010/03/concert_review_aretha_franklin_hard_rock_live.php
