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CraigH @craigh.bsky.social · 1d

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Aretha Franklin album Who's Zoomin' Who? propped up against my stereo shelf, which is surrounded by books and bric-a-brac. Artis Lane – painting (a framed portrait of Aretha Franklin with her hands placed demurely on her cheeks. It is placed on the side of a brick building.)
John Pinderhughes – photography (a street scene of a young girl jumping rope on the left and a young couple arm in atm, the man holding a small ghetto blaster on his shoulder.)

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Cole Haddon @colehaddon.bsky.social · 5h

"Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you're doing. If you're not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it." — Aretha Franklin

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 12h

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Sam Moore, born 90 years ago today!
#DidYouKnow: Aretha played keyboards on his long-lost 1970 debut album, which was finally released in 2002, and is FINALLY available digitally! open.spotify.com/album/1IMMk7...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 1d

65 years ago today, "great new jazz singer" Aretha Franklin delivered her first-ever non-gospel performance at the Village Vanguard in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village. She was just 18 years old. Here's a clip of Billboard's review from 10/17/60:

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a treat: Billy Always, longtime background vocalist (and even duet partner) for Aretha Franklin shares untold stories of Aretha, his godmother Mahalia Jackson, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCZW...

🎤 Billy Always Shares Untold Stories of Aretha Franklin & Mahalia Jackson

In this unforgettable episode of Gospel Diaries, we sit down with Billy Always — the godson of Mahalia Jackson and a former singer for Aretha Franklin — as he opens up about his extraordinary journey…

www.youtube.com

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 6d

On this day in 1998, VH1 Divas Live was released on CD, cassette, VHS, and DVD! What are your top moments from this iconic show?

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 12d

45 years ago today, Aretha Franklin made her Arista Records debut with 1980's 'Aretha.' What's your top 2 from this LP?

Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-1...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 15d

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 19d

Happy Heavenly 95th Birthday to the Genius of Soul, Ray Charles! Aretha and Ray had mutual love and respect for each other, and performed together many times! The most iconic being Ray's impromptu appearance during Aretha's 1971 stint at San Francisco's Fillmore West.

What are your top Ray songs?

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 21d

Happy Birthday to the great Faith Hill! Did you know that Aretha and Faith recorded a duet? The unreleased "A Woman Falling Out Of Love" was the title track to Aretha's 2011 LP.

Here's Aretha and Faith in InStyle in 2006, and a behind-the-scenes clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wks...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 24d

Released on this day in 1989, Aretha Franklin and James Brown's "Gimme Your Love"!

Read about the song, and the little-known Purple Mix produced by Prince: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/05/07/d...

Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTNn...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 26d

Released on this day in 2003, Aretha Franklin's 'So Damn Happy,' featuring contributions from Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Burt Bacharach. It even won a Grammy! What's your top 2️⃣ from this LP?

Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/so-damn-...
Retrospective: the97.net/then/so-damn...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 12

Happy Birthday to THE EGOT herself, Ms. Jennifer Hudson, who you can always count on to honor Aretha's legacy. Watch Jennifer celebrate Aretha at the 2014 BET Honors: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5um...
Here's Jennifer and Aretha backstage at The Color Purple on Broadway in 2015:

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 9

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the King of Soul, Otis Redding! We all know Aretha's rendition of Otis' "Respect," but many don't know that Aretha was returning the favor! Otis' stellar "Try A Little Tenderness" was inspired by Aretha's 1962 version.
Read more: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/03/d...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 6

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Sylvester! Here he is cutting bgvs for Aretha's 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' LP alongside Narada Michael Walden, Jim Gilstrap, and Jeanie Tracy, a lifelong dream realized from the boy who grew up singing "Never Grow Old."

What's your favorite Sylvester song?

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 6

On this day in 1979, Aretha Franklin her final Atlantic Records LP, 'La Diva.' The album has never been reissued to CD/digital. What's your 1️⃣ favorite from 'La Diva'?

Listen: song.link/LaDiva
Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/la-diva/

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the great Freddie Mercury of Queen! Did you know that Freddie was heavily inspired by Aretha Franklin's vocal technique? Watch him discuss Aretha's singing in 1984:

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 5

Trivia Time! Which of these Aretha Franklin classics was NOT nominated for a Grammy Award?
"Chain Of Fools"
"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"
"Think"
"I Say A Little Prayer"

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy Birthday Beyoncé! What are your top 2️⃣ songs from the 👑🐝?
Listen to Aretha weave Destiny's Child's "Survivor" into 'The Aretha Version' of "I Will Survive": www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRqG...
Here's Aretha and Beyoncé in 2014:

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 3

8 years ago today, Aretha Franklin delivered her penultimate live performance, at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL. Watch her perform a rousing rendition of "Respect" to close out the evening: www.youtube.com/watch?v=exO4...

Read a review of the show: sethsaith.blogspot.com/2017/09/r-e-...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Jump" & "Hooked On Your Love" were released as a single from 'Sparkle' on this day in 1976! If you got a copy of this 45, which side would you play first?

Listen to 'Sparkle' in full: song.link/ArethaSparkle

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 2

30 years ago today, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame opened its doors in Cleveland! Aretha Franklin was among the who's who of legends to perform at the opening ceremony. Watch her tear into "Freeway Of Love" with the Rev. Al Green.

Full performance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0v4...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Sep 2

Fall is (un)officially here! 🍂🍁

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Aug 25

Aretha Franklin recorded "Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)" in LA on this day in 1972! The song was the lead single from 1973's Quincy Jones-produced 'Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)' but was excluded from the album.

Read more: 365daysofaretha.com/2022/08/25/m...

Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)

The lead single that didn’t make the album.

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · Aug 25

50 years ago today, Aretha Franklin released "Mr. D.J. (5 For The D.J.)" as the lead single from 'You.' It's one of just two songs from the album to make it to the streaming era: open.spotify.com/track/7HXY9M...

Read about "Mr. D.J.": 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/13/d...

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