Legends of Soul: Aretha Franklin
By James Hoag
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Everyone knows that Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul. Growing up in Detroit, she was the daughter of one of the most charismatic evangelists in the city. So, you would think she would become a great gospel singer and she did. But it was in R&B and Soul that she is best know. Aretha was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has more Grammys for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Awards (eleven) than any other artist. She sang at the inauguration of two American Presidents. In 1992, she sang at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration. Then again in 2008, President Obama asked her to sing at his inauguration. She sang “My Country ‘tis of Thee”. She has lived a life dedicated to the music that we all love. Still somewhat active today, this little tribute to Aretha Franklin is written with all the love I can give it.
This is the first in a series of books about the Legends of Soul. I started with Aretha because, well, she is the Queen. Aretha could easily be put into the category of rock and roll. In fact, she has done it all. She sings rock, soul, R&B, gospel, jazz and blues and we’ll talk a little about these as we review her life. This is not a long book. It is not an exhaustive biography. Here, I concentrate on the music and the life that made that music. The subjects that are covered, among other things, are: Introduction, In the beginning..., Early success, The Atlantic years, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, The civil right movement, The Seventies, Reinventing Herself, The Blues Brothers, "Jumpin Jack Flash", In Decline, 50 Years in Show Business, Legacy of Aretha Franklin, Selected Discography.
James Hoag
James Hoag has always been a big fan of Rock & Roll. Most people graduate from high school and then proceed to "grow up" and go on to more adult types of music. James got stuck at about age 18 and has been an avid fan of popular music ever since. His favorite music is from the Fifties, the origin of Rock & Roll and which was the era in which James grew up. But he likes almost all types of popular music including country music.After working his entire life as a computer programmer, he is now retired and he decided to share his love of the music and of the performers by writing books that discuss the life and music of the various people who have meant so much to him over the years.He calls each book a "love letter" to the stars that have enriched our lives so much. These people are truly Legends.
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Legends of Soul - James Hoag
Legends of Soul – Aretha Franklin
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Table of Contents
Introduction
In the Beginning…
Early Success
The Atlantic Years
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
The Civil Rights Movement
The Seventies
Reinventing Herself
The Blues Brothers
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
In Decline
50 Years in Show Business
Legacy of Aretha Franklin
Afterword
Selected Discography
About the Author
Introduction
I have a confession to make. For a good part of the Sixties, I was in love with Aretha Franklin. Now, I knew it was not to be. After all, I was this pasty white boy who had problems even getting a date, let alone a steady girl. And Aretha was this fantastic singer who sounded to me like the angels of heaven were singing every time I heard her. She lived in Michigan and I lived in Michigan, so I thought there just might be a chance.
Alas, it never happened. Actually, I’ve never even met Aretha Franklin, let alone dated her, but I have listened to her sing and have dreamed about what might have been if she had known I was even alive.
This is the first of a new series of tributes to the world of Soul Music. You might have come across my