The incredible Aretha Franklin passed away 4 years ago today so it seems fitting to feature her last studio album, A Brand New Me(with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra). Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, this album flew under the radar for some and touted by others as a greatest hits record with little chance to stand up to the original versions – but the fact is that many of the songs weren’t the more extremely popular hits. Are there massive big hits on this album? Sure. Of course! But Aretha’s voice is still the star of the show & will always be. And to hear these hits(and non-hits) reimagined and layered with strings, horns and brand new backing vocals is nothing short of fantastic. Brand New Me is another timeless album that preserves the soulful grooves & gospel prowess that we all know and love when we remember the Queen of Soul.
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