Aretha Franklin - Songbook With Friends

Queen Of Soul. Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. With her powerful voice and gospel roots, she gained early recognition. In the 1960s, she moved to Atlantic Records and became a legend under the direction of Jerry Wexler. In 1967, the hit ”Respect“ brought her worldwide fame and became an anthem for civil rights and women‘s movements. Aretha was known for her emotional depth and incomparable live performances. Her many accomplishments include 18 Grammys, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005. She is considered one of the best-selling artists in the world and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Rolling Stone called her ”the greatest singer of her generation.“ In addition to her music, she was involved in social causes, including civil rights, HIV/AIDS awareness and hunger relief. Her impact on the music world is enduring. She also inspired generations of artists. Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76. Her unforgettable legacy as an extraordinary singer and social activist lives on through her timeless songs. ”SONGBOOK WITH FRIENDS“ is a collection of her most beautiful songs, some interpreted in extraordinary versions by other artists.

Side B

1. God Bless the Child - Aretha Franklin 
2. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Helena Chess 
3. Just for a Thrill - Aretha Franklin 
4. Over the Rainbow - Aretha Franklin    
5. Try a Little Tenderness - Aretha Franklin  
6. Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King    
7. Sweet Lover - Aretha Franklin 
8. Today I Sing the Blues - Aretha Franklin