Posts Tagged ‘Aretha Franklin’

Save Me

November 14, 2021

“Save Me,” written by Aretha Franklin, Carolyn Franklin, and Curtis Ousley (“King Curtis”), recorded by Aretha Franklin, 1967.

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You And Me

September 19, 2021

“You And Me,” Written and recorded by Aretha Franklin, 1970. Aretha Franklin (lead vocal, piano), Charlie Freeman (guitar), Jim Dickinson and Michael Utley (additional keyboards), Tommy McClure (bass), Sammy Creason (drums). Backing vocals by the Sweet Inspirations.

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All the King’s Horses

January 16, 2021

“All the King’s Horses,” written and recorded by Aretha Franklin, 1972. Aretha Franklin (vocal, celesta), Cornell Dupree (guitar), Neal Rosengarden (vibraphone), Chuck Rainey (bass), Bernard Purdie (drums). Backing vocalists include Carolyn Franklin and Erma Franklin.

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How I Got Over

May 31, 2020

“How I Got Over,” written by Clara Ward, sung by Aretha Franklin, with James Cleveland and The Southern California Community Choir, 1972.

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Climbing Higher Mountains

March 22, 2020

“Climbing Higher Mountains,” written by Clara Ward, recorded by Aretha Franklin, with James Cleveland and The Southern California Community Choir, 1972. Ms. Franklin’s father, Rev. C.L. Franklin, recorded this song in 1950.

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Auld Lang Syne

January 1, 2020

“Auld Lang Syne,” lyrics written by Robert Burns in 1788, set to a traditional tune, rendered in Gospel style by Aretha Franklin & Billy Preston in 1967.

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Ain’t No Way

May 25, 2019

“Ain’t No Way,” written by Carolyn Franklin, recorded by Aretha Franklin, 1968.

Aretha Franklin (lead vocal, piano); background vocals by Carolyn Franklin, Cissy Huston, and the Sweet Inspirations.

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There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood

December 16, 2018

“There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood,” lyrics written by William Cowper, recorded by 14-year-old Aretha Franklin, 1956.

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Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream

November 10, 2018

“Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream,” written by Aretha Franklin and recorded by her in 1967.

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Nobody Like You

October 28, 2018

“Nobody Like You,” written by James Cleveland, recorded by Aretha Franklin, 1962.

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