Two-Disc Aretha Franklin Collection Uncovers Unreleased Demos, Outtakes, and B-Sides Featuring Vintage Aretha at Work in the Studio Available October 16 From Rhino Records.
"Mr. Wexler, I'm Aretha Franklin." That simple introduction, made in 1966, forever changed the course of soul music. Legendary producer Jerry Wexler struck a handshake deal with the young singer, marking the start of a new artistic direction for Aretha and heralding her 13-year reign at Atlantic Records as the Queen of Soul. Rhino bears witness to Sister Re's renaissance with a two-disc collection of unreleased demos, outtakes, and B-sides that reveal prime Aretha at work in the studio. Writing in the collection's detailed liner notes, Wexler says he was blown away by the high quality of the unreleased music. "We've discovered a treasure trove of vintage Aretha that's nothing short of thrilling. Aretha's outtakes are the sort of performances most artists would be proud to call first choices"
Featuring 35 tracks originally recorded between 1966 and 1973, the collection presents outtakes from sessions for eight albums; the B-sides "Pledging My Love/The Clock" and "Lean On Me"; and a duet featuring Ray Charles performing live with Aretha on a televised salute to Duke Ellington.document.write(unescape("