R.I.P Aretha Franklin

"Hey nineteen
That's 'Retha Franklin
She don't remember the Queen of Soul"  

Walter Becker /Donald Fagen

I open my blog with words from an old song the reference the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. If you haven't heard the news she passed away today. Back in May I featured her in my Battle of the Bands with her cover of "The Thrill is Gone." Maybe it was disrespectful to have her face off with B.B. King on that number. 

I enjoy both versions. Franklin's voice certainly puts a different spin on the song.  Today I celebrate the music of the Queen. I will give her quite a bit of "Respect."

Here she is feeling like a "Natural Woman"

Can you feel the "Spirit in the Dark"

Here is a hit from my teen years...

So many songs, so many collaborations, and such a legacy. May she rest in peace.

Battle of the Bands Result: This is the place where big names get shut out

My last three Battle of the Bands have been shut outs! Aretha Franklin forget about respect, how about a vote?

The time before The Everly Brothers got the shut out treatment. Starting my string of shut outs Julie Miller! Her husband is the one and only Buddy Miller.  I know I've had more shut outs and I am curious who else I have served a nice big slice of Humble Pie?

Maybe I do need a Doctor! Prior to this trio of shut outs the mighty Led Zeppelin and Glenn Miller Orchestra was shut out in November of 2017. Even the Boss, Bruce Springsteen was shutout in July of 2017.  D'Angelo lost in the Winter of 17. Nicola Marie added her name to the list in December 2016. The great Nina Simone was shut out in July of 2016,.

There is the complete history of shut outs here. 

I liked the guitar playing un Aretha's version and it was neat hearing the song from a female point of view.

However BB was known for that song, oh well. 

Battle of the Bands: King Versus Queen

The mid month Battle of the Band rolls on with another battle. It could be a third straight shut out and it wouldn't surprise me. However I am going to make it interesting. The Queen of Soul against the King, B.B.. King who passed away three years ago.



The song was written by Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell it is called "The Thrill is Gone"

44 years later the legacy of Duane Allman

Rocktober continues on my blog with a stop to remember Duane Allman, A legendary guitarist and one of the founders of The Allman Brothers Band. He died in a tragic motorcycle accident.

Here he is with Boz Scaggs,,,,,

Jumping in right with the music which is probably the best way to celebrate a musician's legacy.

Here he is with Aretha Franklin...

"Layla" with Eric Clapton..

Here he is solo with "Please Be With Me"..

Yes I omitted the obvious. I didn't share any classic Allman Brother tunes. That was by design. I wanted to play tribute to him by showing he was more than that great band. I hope you enjoy and I will be back soon with a new post.

Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin

Today is Aretha Franklin's 72nd birthday! So sit back and listen as we celebrate her big day.

"You Make Me Feel" kicking off our celebration for the Queen of Soul..

Here is her take on a Sam Cooke classic..

Does anyone remember the Merv Griffith show? Below is a flashback reminder...

Sometimes we got to say a little prayer..

and sometimes we need to think!

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Sorry I had to throw in a movie clip from The Blues Brothers! She's 72 and I think we all know she deserves some Respect..

Hope you enjoyed! I'll be back with another post soon...