Before Aretha hit big with her stomping southern soul sound in the late '60s, she'd already had quite a career. Beginning as a gospel singer Franklin spent the early '60s recording in a variety of styles to varying success. While her other releases were overproduced and poppy, these very early recordings with the Ray Bryant group are beautiful jazz vocal stylings in the manner of Sarah Vaughan or Ella Fitzgerald. Beautifully recorded with no overdubs this is fantastic early '60s jazz and her voice is as perfect a fit for this material as it is for the soul she's famous for. - CLEAR
Experience the timeless magic of soul with "The Great Aretha Franklin - The First 12 Sides (numbered Edition) (clear Vinyl)", a stunning collector's release in the Vinyl Maxi format from Destination Moon. This exclusive edition features twelve early tracks that showcase Aretha Franklin?s extraordinary vocal talent and her profound influence on music history. Each song captures the raw emotion, power, and artistry that earned her the title ?Queen of Soul.? Pressed on clear vinyl and individually numbered, this edition is perfect for audiophiles and collectors alike.
Aretha Franklin stands as one of music?s most iconic voices. With over 75 million records sold worldwide, she has won 18 Grammy Awards and was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Her legendary hits like ?Respect,? ?Chain of Fools,? and ?(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman? have left an indelible mark on generations.
Destination Moon is renowned for its high-quality reissues of classic albums, focusing on superior sound fidelity and unique packaging to delight true music lovers. Their dedication to preserving musical heritage makes each release a treasure for any collection.
