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This beautifully illustrated unofficial retrospective celebrates
the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and reflects on her life,
music, and legacy. Aretha Franklin's voice was legendary,
unforgettable: deeply rooted in gospel, yet versatile enough to
brilliantly interpret R&B, rock, soul, pop, and jazz standards,
it fueled a six-decade career. Her vocal wallop was a mix of
preaching, rebuke, and elation. From the languorous "I Never Loved
a Man (the Way That I Love You)," to the funky "Chain of Fools," to
the fiercely feminist "Think," to the definitive, demanding version
of Otis Redding's "Respect," Franklin's songs played out against
the tumultuous sociopolitical backdrop of the late '60s like a
soundtrack meant to set things right. Her accolades were many: she
received the Kennedy Center honor in 1994, won 18 Grammys(R), was
the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and
performed for presidents and the Pope. Illustrated with 85 photos,
and with insightful text from noted radio personality and author
Meredith Ochs, Aretha explores the diva's life, from her formative
years growing up in Detroit, to her singing and recording career
from the 1950s until her untimely death in 2018, to her numerous
honors, awards, and causes, including her advocacy for civil rights
and the arts.
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