Name: The Queen of Soul
Brand: Aretha Franklin

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0603497854479

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Double CD in Jewel Case,

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-11-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Aretha Franklin

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Atlantic

Aretha Franklin, born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. Widely regarded as one of the best female vocalists of all time, she earned the nickname 'Queen of Soul'. In 1987, she became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Aretha was the daughter of Reverend C.L. Franklin and sister to Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin, Vaughn Franklin, and Reverend Cecil Franklin. Her brother served as her business manager until his death in 1990. She had four sons: Clarence Franklin from Donald Burk; Edward Franklin from Edward Jordan; Teddy F. White (also known as Teddy Richards) when she was married to Ted White; and a Christian rap artist named Ken Cunningham.

Glynn Turman was Aretha's last husband before her passing on August 16th, 2018 at the age of 76 in Detroit, Michigan.

Atlantic is a renowned US record label that was founded in 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun, Herb Abramson, and Miriam Abramson. Over the years, it has grown into one of the leading companies in the music industry, known for its commitment to artistry and quality. In 1967, Atlantic was purchased by Warner Bros. film studio and operated alongside ATCO Records as separate entities. The label continued to expand its influence when it acquired Elektra in 1970, forming the Warner-Elektra-Atlantic alliance.
Today, Atlantic remains a part of the Warner Music Group and forms the Atlantic Music Group along with Elektra, Rhino Records (2), Lava, and EastWest Records America. The label's iconic Saul Bass designed W logo was introduced in 1975. With a rich history spanning decades and an impressive roster of artists, Atlantic continues to be a powerhouse in the music industry.
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The world lost one of the most important, influential, and iconic voices of all time this summer when Aretha Franklin passed away. To celebrate this legendary artist’s irreplaceable musical legacy, a new collection will be released that features her biggest hits with Atlantic Records as they were originally recorded, paired with stunning symphonic versions with orchestration from The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Also featured on this new compilation is an unreleased recording: a moving version of Silent Night.

The first disc of the collection is dedicated to the songs that made Aretha a global household name, including six #1 R&amp;B hits: I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You), Baby I Love You, Chain Of Fools, Think, Don’t Play That Song, and Respect, which also topped the Pop chart on its way to becoming her signature song. The song selection also highlights Aretha’s uncanny ability to make other artists’ songs her own with covers of The Weight, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and I Say A Little Prayer.

Two songs from her 2008 album This Christmas close out the first disc, including Christmas Ain’t Christmas (Without The One You Love). The other track is an unreleased “Solo Piano Version” of Silent Night that features only Franklin’s vocals accompanied by piano. The combination is magical and a poignant reminder that the Queen of Soul will never be replaced. The second disc includes all 14 songs from A Brand New Me: Aretha Franklin with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, an album released last year that paired classic vocals tracks from some of Aretha’s best-known songs with new arrangements performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The songs retain their original soul as the orchestral backing casts them in an entirely new light. Among the other standouts are powerful versions of classics like People Get Ready, You’re All I Need To Get By, Son Of A Preacher Man and the R&amp;B chart-topper Angel.

The Queen of Soul

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