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Mr. Dorsey can be seen telling this story in the 1982 gospel music documentary Say Amen, Somebody.) The earliest known recording was made on February 16, 1937, by the "Heavenly Gospel Singers" (Bluebird B6846). [7] "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" was first published in 1938. [8] "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" is published in more than 40 languages ...
Aretha Franklin's recording career began in 1956 with the help of local record label J-V-B Records. Recording equipment was installed in the New Bethel Baptist Church and nine tracks were recorded, featuring Franklin on vocals and piano. [4] In 1956, J-V-B released Franklin's first single, "Never Grow Old", backed with "You Grow Closer".
Amazing Grace is a live album by American singer Aretha Franklin.It was recorded in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, with Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir accompanying Franklin in performance.
During the American Music Awards on October 9, 2018, the show was closed by bringing Gladys Knight, Donnie McClurkin, Ledisi, Cece Winans, and Mary Mary together to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin. The "all-star" group performed gospel songs, including renditions from Franklin's 1972 album, Amazing Grace. [233] [234] A tribute concert, "Aretha!
Robert Christgau thought that "the Memphis groove of Al's first two Myrrh albums had somehow turned into rote tent-gospel timekeeping." [ 5 ] The New York Times wrote that "Green works audacious transformations on some of the most beloved gospel standards, turning them into bright, upbeat pop."
Franklin was a musical prodigy that changed the world. Franklin was born on Jan. 26, 1970, in Fort Worth and was raised by a great-aunt. Even at a young age, people in church knew there was ...
Aretha Franklin) Tapestry Revisited: A Tribute to Carole King "Christmas Here With You" (Four Tops feat. Aretha Franklin) Christmas Here With You "White Christmas" (Four Tops feat. Aretha Franklin) "Silent Night" (Four Tops feat. Aretha Franklin) "Somewhere" 1996 Somewhere: The Songs of West Side Story "Back To Living Again" New World Order (album)
(The following post contains SPOILERS for the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect”) The new Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” shows the Queen of Soul grappling with fame, fortune, finding the ...