Name: The Early Hits
Brand: Aretha Franklin

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

950738

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Colour

Orange

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-12-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8436559469371

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / orange

Artist

Aretha Franklin

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Waxtime

Aretha Franklin, born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. Widely regarded as one of the best female vocalists of all time, she earned the nickname 'Queen of Soul'. In 1987, she became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Aretha was the daughter of Reverend C.L. Franklin and sister to Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin, Vaughn Franklin, and Reverend Cecil Franklin. Her brother served as her business manager until his death in 1990. She had four sons: Clarence Franklin from Donald Burk; Edward Franklin from Edward Jordan; Teddy F. White (also known as Teddy Richards) when she was married to Ted White; and a Christian rap artist named Ken Cunningham.

Glynn Turman was Aretha's last husband before her passing on August 16th, 2018 at the age of 76 in Detroit, Michigan.

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18-track compilation presenting the jazz side of Aretha Franklin before she signed to Atlantic Records and became known as the Queen of Soul, collectors' limited edition on 180g orange vinyl.

Recorded between 1960 and 1962 in New York and split between orchestral and small group settings, the jazz players providing support are Tyree Glenn (trombone), Chauncey "Lord" Westbrook (guitar), Ray Bryant (piano), Bill Lee (bass), Osie Johnson (drums) and Belton "Sticks" Evans (drums).

The Early Hits

Music GB