When she recorded her first record she ever made for Chess in 1955 she already had ten years of experience under her belt.Īretha cut "Never Grow Old" and "Precious Lord", but she didn't make any huge waves along the gospel circuit, however, she warmed many hearts with her deep, rich delivery and her apparent devotion to God. Franklin's New Bethel Baptist Church of Detroit. She had honed her craft from a young age in her father C.L. Known primarily as a soul singer, Franklin was rooted in gospel. The following is written by Matthew Jones adapting from Judy Spiegelman's article titled "After Ten Years Aretha Brings it Back Home" published in SOUL Newspaper February 28, 1972. SOUL Publisher Regina Jones and Managing Editor Judy Spiegelman were dispatched to cover this monumental performance. SOUL kept close by as always, covering the rehearsals and two days of performance. This would be a different kind of album, recorded and filmed live in church on January 13 and 14, 1972. Know as the "Queen of Soul", Franklin held the record For Billboard Hot 100 singles by a woman for 40 years, was awarded 17 Grammys, was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performed "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at the the first Inauguration of President Barack Obama and held honorary doctorates from Harvard and Yale amongst a mountain of other accomplishments.ĥ0 years ago after a 10 year hiatus from gospel she released an album that would solidify her illustrious career. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in its original 1998 special. She passed away from pancreatic cancer Augbut her legacy continues to shine. Aretha Franklin was one of the most dynamic soul singers of all time.
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