Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 — August 16, 2018) was an American soul singer from Memphis. She began performing gospel in her father’s Detroit church before signing with Columbia Records in 1960. During her Columbia tenure, Franklin recorded jazz, pop, and R&B albums, including Aretha (1961) and The Electrifying Aretha Franklin (1962). Singles such as […]
Curtis Mayfield (June 3, 1942 — December 26, 1999) was an American soul-funk musician, composer, and producer from Chicago who co-founded The Impressions in 1958 and served as the group’s lead vocalist and musical director for twelve years. His songwriting and arrangements combined smooth vocal lines with intricate guitar work, establishing a template for politically […]
Young, Gifted and Black is the 13th studio album by American soul singer Aretha Franklin, released in 1972 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Oh Me Oh My (I’m a Fool for You Baby)” (3:39) A2. “Day Dreaming” (3:58) A3. “Rock Steady” (3:12) A4. “Young, Gifted and Black” (3:32) A5. “All the King’s Horses” (3:53) A6. “A […]
