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Tag: Aretha Franklin

  • What is the greatest 3-album run of all time?

    Over on Twitter, Eric Alper (@ThatEricAlper) asked this question on Thanksgiving morning. Perfect timing for music nerds, musicaholics, and other armchair music hounds with a love for lists and time on their hands. There were some great classic answers in the replies including Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, and Bob Dylan. Naturally. Aretha Franklin immediately came…

  • 5 Songs For The End of The Week

    “Cultivate your own aesthetic and your own universe. Create your own universe and share it with people you respect and love. “ -André Leon Talley Many greats have covered this gospel classic. LaVern Baker’s interpretation builds on Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s version, transforming it into a foundational Rock N’Roll record. In the pantheon of great Aretha…

  • Five Songs For The End of The Week and The Beginning of The New Year

    Easing into 2021 with gorgeous vocals and hope for better days ahead. The Queen of Soul live and lush. Has there really ever been a better version of “California Dreamin’” than this? Curtis Mayfield remains the smoothest to ever do it. Timeless. Koko Taylor never fails to blow you away.