Aretha Franklin - Amazing Grace: Complete Recordings


© Carol Allen

Aretha Franklin is one of the giants of soul music, and by far, the most talented musician in the world. From her early gospel days at New Bethel Baptist Church to her most recent work, she and her captivating voice has conquered the hearts of millions. The lady is amazing. I can't even compare the singers of today to her mastery of soul music and her versatility. She can do it all: rock, soul, gospel, jazz, blues and country too. Her astonishing run of late hits include "Respect," "I Never Loved a Man," "Chain of Fools," "Baby I Love You," "I Say a Little Prayer," "Think," and several others has earned her the title "Lady Soul."

Franklin's roots in gospel ran extremely deep. She sang at the Detroit church of her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin, while growing up in the 1950s. She made her first recordings as a gospel artist at the age of 14. Her music is magical...her voice is a natural wonder...She is the Queen of Soul. She not only sings, but she`s also a great pianoist, and can write music as well. She truly transmits and radiates her spirit to all. Indeed Aretha Franklin is the woman with the voice of the melinnium and she has more talent in her pinkey finger than most of us have in our entire bodies. As a result, she has successfully attained 15 Grammy Awards on the shelf and 20 No. 1 R&B singles. She is so fantastic. I love when she sings. What a poweful singer. Aretha lights up the stage.

Aretha Franklin has done more than most to inspire and enlighten generations of musical artists. The gospel album titled "Amazing Grace: Complete Recordings" remains one of her gospel best. She proves her vocal prowess remains as remarkable as ever. The track is an absolutely electric union that results in Franklin's strongest single. She dresses the track in soft beats, a smooth bassline, and tender guitars, leaving the legendary singer plenty of room to acheive its maximum effect.

Listeners will love the track and its lyrics. There is a little something for everyone. Listening to her music takes you through a range of emotions: happiness, sadness, depression, etc. But the most eduring theme of her music is hope. Throughtout all her songs there is an element of hope, hope for love, hope for happiness, hope for the pain to end, just hope to make it with someone or through life. I can't find that in today's music, and that's why this cd collection is packed with most of Aretha's top hits. Aretha continues to bless us with her voice. Another feature of the CD is the divine and lovely backups singers.

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