Aretha. The Queen of Soul. An artist that only needs to be called by her first name or her nickname and everyone knows who you're talking about. One of the greatest voices in music history, and an absolute legend. Sadly the Queen left this world in August of last year but her legacy lives on. This album was a thrift store pickup, and as you can see, the sleeve has seen better days. The vinyl is just fine, though. There are some great songs on here that showcase her range - the classic "Son of a Preacher Man," two Beatles covers of "Let it Be" and "Eleanor Rigby," and a cover of the Band's classic "The Weight" highlight the album. Her backing band on this album is the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, immortalized by Lynyrd Skynyrd as "The Swampers." Duane Allman also plays guitar on several tracks. I love this album, and certainly need more Aretha in my collection.
Other notable albums from 1970:
Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
James Gang - James Gang Rides Again
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