That were either shelved or issued as singles, but never on LP: Two CDs reflect Aretha's collaborations with the influential producers Bobby Scott and Clyde Otis - collaborations Quartet (in two sequences: the original 1965 album recorded live in the studio with overdubbed applause, followed byĪ new previously unreleased version without the overdubbed ambience) (with the Ray Bryant Combo) (released February 27, 1961) TAKE A LOOK begins with expanded editions of Aretha's seven original Columbia albums:
"TAKE A LOOK is a long-overdue tribute to an American icon." Singular moment in America's musical, social and cultural heritage," says Adam Block, Senior Vice President and "The golden anniversary of Aretha's introduction to the pop world from her gospel beginning at Chess Records is a
To a Rolling Stone poll published in November 2008. She was also recognized as "the greatest singer of the rock era,'" according Hall of Fame in 1987 has performed at two presidential inaugurations and received a Presidential Medal of Freedom She has won 18 Grammys was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll There is unanimousĪgreement, however, that Aretha's years at Columbia were a necessary step in her artistic evolution.Īretha, who turns 69 on March 25th, still commands the oft-cited R word (for R-E-S-P-E-C-T). The wide range of studio and live recordings that Aretha made for Columbia from the summer of 1960 to the fall ofġ965 have been a source of controversy and heated critical debate for nearly a half-century. Liner notes were written by Anthony Heilbut, author of The Gospel Sound: Good News and Bad Times Johnny Mercer and Hank Williams, among others, is drawn entirely from the repertoire of TAKE A Single-CD collection of evergreens composed by Billy Strayhorn, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Brooks, Professor ofĮnglish and African American Studies at Princeton University.Ĭolumbia/Legacy will also release ARETHA FRANKLIN: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK on March 22nd. Staff photographer Don Hunstein recollections by John Hammond, who signed the young gospel singer a discography ofĪretha's Columbia LPs and singles and an expansive essay "Bold Soul Ingénue" by Daphne A. TAKE A LOOK also includes a comprehensive 64-page booklet with never-before-seen photos by Columbia The suggested retail price for the box is $169.98. The package is available for pre-order at in advance of its March 22,Ģ011, release at all physical and digital retail outlets through Columbia/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSICĮNTERTAINMENT. In one deluxe 12-disc (11 CD + DVD) box set. Output, including master takes, unissued performances, rare mono mixes and studio conversations, have been preserved TAKE A LOOK: ARETHA FRANKLIN COMPLETE ON COLUMBIA marks the first time that Aretha's entire Columbia Her coming of age at Columbia as a youngĪrtist in New York is one of the great stories in the annals of popular music, and set the stage for her ascendanceĪs the Queen of Soul at Atlantic Records. Her debut album, Aretha (With The Ray Bryant Combo), on February 27, 1961. Signed toĬolumbia Records by the legendary John Hammond in the spring of 1960 (soon after her 18th birthday), Aretha released Release date: March 22, 2011, at both physical and digital retail outletsĪvailable for pre-order at (Suggested Retail Price: $169.98)Īlso available on March 22nd: ARETHA FRANKLIN: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, a single CD featuringįranklin's arrival on the popular music scene is set for a major celebration in 2011.
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BONUS DVD: Aretha '64! Live on The Steve Allen Show (5 songs with a full orchestra) The Queen In Waiting (newly compiled singles and rarities, Previously unreleased version of the album) Yeah!!! In Person With Her Quartet (1965 includes a Take A Look: The Clyde Otis Sessions (newly compiled from 1964)Ī Bit of Soul (unreleased compilation album, 1965) Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington (1964) The Bobby Scott Sessions (newly compiled from 1963)
Tender, the Moving, the Swinging Aretha Franklin (1962) The Electrifying Aretha Franklin (1962) Televised performances from The Steve Allen Show Mixes, alternate takes, studio conversations, newly-compiled sessions with legendary producers, and a DVD of rare TAKE A LOOK: ARETHA FRANKLIN COMPLETE ON COLUMBIA CELEBRATES THE QUEEN OF SOUL'S GROUNDBREAKING WORKSĪ golden anniversary collection containing original LPs with original album art, bonus tracks, mono
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