Aretha Franklin

[crocodiles]

Very sad another true true legend gone 

[tjamest]

Definitely a legend - RIP

[stuartbert two hats]

She was probably the greatest living vocalist never to have played the festival.  RIP.

[oneeye]

Bugger, another true legend gone; RIP

This quality performance from a quality performer is sure to bring a smile...

 

[mashedonmud]

24 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

She was probably the greatest living vocalist never to have played the festival.  RIP.

That stings s bit. ?

[Gnomicide]

Still had the chops too. Sad day, she was my dream for the Legends Slot.

 

[Yokel Again]

15 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

Still had the chops too. Sad day, she was my dream for the Legends Slot.

 

Incredible. That's what it is all about. RIP.

[parsonjack]

Ah crap

RIP Aretha ?

[MilkyJoe]

Another true musical legend passes.☹️

[guypjfreak]

Amazing singer. She had her troubles but who hasn't.. 

Thanks for the tunes girl RIP... G

[kalifire]

Such a loss. 

https://youtu.be/Vet6AHmq3_s

[FuzzyDunlop]

This will always remind me of being a kid...

A huge loss. Legend is an over used word... she was though

 

[Rumblestripe]

Very sad news.

This is my favourite, loved hearing Annie Lennox tell of meeting Aretha for this. We'll not see her like again.

R.I.P. our Queen

[Stave_1974]

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

R.I.P. Aretha

You will be missed...!

[bamber]

It seems change will take a little longer than we all thought.

But a change is gonna come ....

 

[bamber]

One of the sweetest things ever broadcast to the world. 1979, Aretha and Smokey...

 

[bamber]

King Curtis, tenor sax
Barry Beckett, elec piano
Jimmy Johnson, guitar
Duane Allman, lead guitar
David Hood, bass
Roger Hawkins, drums
The Sweet Inspirations, backing vocals
Song written by Ronnie Miller Produced by King Curtis (according to CD liner notes, but uncredited; official producers were Jerry Wexler, engineer Tom Dowd and arranger Arif Mardin)

Recorded January 8, 1969

 

[henry bear]