Aretha Franklin’s incredible life was defined by an amazing collection of iconic performances. There was no stage in the world too small, and no moment in history too large that the Queen of Soul wasn ...

Mick Jagger talks about a certain Aretha Franklin performance that’s indelibly etched in his memory as if it happened last week, not 46-plus years ago. “It was a really electrifying performance she ...

In early 1972, Aretha Franklin arrived at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts for a pair of performances with the backing of the Rev. James Cleveland and the Southern California ...

There is a good chance that as you read this, you can’t name an Aretha Franklin album. Sure, you know the hits — “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Rock Steady,” “Spanish Harlem” and so many more — that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aretha Franklin was at the peak of her career and her creative powers when her gospel album “Amazing Grace” was released in 1972. ...

"Entering the venue unobtrusively, she smiles briefly, gathers herself for a moment and then starts to sing. Gently at first, but then ever more powerfully... Her voice begins to carry the audience ...

There is a good chance that as you read this, you can’t name an Aretha Franklin album. Sure, you know the hits — "Respect," "Chain of Fools," "Rock Steady," "Spanish Harlem" and so many more — that ...

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Aretha Franklin may be known for her Motown roots, but it's her Los Angeles connection that led to her bestselling album. Franklin's "Amazing Grace" album was recorded live ...

Shot in an L.A. church during the recording sessions for her fabled 1972 album, Aretha Franklin's 46-year-old gospel concert film is finally seeing the light of day. What it reveals is the glory of ...

Great albums are recorded and released every year, but I can make a very strong argument that 1972 saw more truly great albums released than any year before or since. To be more precise, I can make ...

Early in Amazing Grace, Reverend Dr. James Cleveland—the Grammy-winning choir director and, to many, the “King of Gospel”—reminds us why we’re here. This is a “religious service,” he says to the ...