There is only one Aretha Franklin! "Lady Soul" was born in
Memphis, Tennessee on March 25, 1942 and raised in Detroit, Michigan.
She was heavily influenced musically by her famous gospel preacher
father, Reverend Cecil L. Franklin. Despite recording for two labels
JVB/Battle in 1956 and Columbia Records in 1960, she had little success
until she was wooed to sign with Atlantic Records
where she worked with producer Jerry Wexler.
Between 1961 and 1998 Aretha appeared on the charts a total of 76 times,
achieving 17 Top Ten Hits and 15 Gold Records. Isn't that astounding!!!
Treasure Island Oldies presents Aretha Franklin in the Voice Your Choice spotlight.
Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Ain't No Way or Baby I Love You. I'll play the winner on next week's show.
