Aretha Franklin's Gospel Greats 1999 album are songs that were originally released as a double LP in 1972, Amazing Grace cracked the Billboard Top Ten upon it's release, making it one of the bestselling gospel records of all time. Grace was recorded in a large Baptist church with aultraenthusiastic, loving audience in the pews and a full, funky, band as well as the Southern California Community Choir under the direction of her mentor Rev. James Cleveland. Her voice is melismatic and intensely emotional, yet pure and controlled-as if she were directly channeling the Holy Ghost. Aretha's father, the brilliant preacher Rev. C.L. Franklin, makes a brief, proud appearance, remarking how "she has never left the church!" Recorded live at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, California.
A**R
Exactly as expected
A new CD in original wrapping.
J**E
Cd
Great songs by a great singer
W**6
Fabulous singer
Fantastic album, Aretha Franklin captures the gospel song in a way that you feel closer to god. She has a fabulous voice that you can listen to all day long.
G**S
Great listening
I was disappointed by one track but the rest was excellent hence the five star rating
A**R
Four Stars
really good product, very enjoyable
F**S
Aretha
still the greatest, and missing from my collection. I was happy to get it so easily and so quickly. wonderful enjoyment.
T**T
Five Stars
awesome, as you'd expect
A**A
Five Stars
Great cd love Aretha Franklin
