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The Story of Atlantic: Respect - Aretha Franklin

04/06/1988

Respect - Aretha Franklin

The Story of Atlantic

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This episode looks at one of the greatest soul singers of all time, Aretha Franklin.

This episode looks at one of the greatest soul singers of all time, Aretha Franklin, who made some of her seminal recordings on Atlantic Records.

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A history of the Atlantic record label presented by Andy Peebles.

Andy Peebles presents a 13-part celebration of the label's 40-year history. 
6: Respect: Aretha Franklin 's 's Atlantic Years, 1967-79 
'Aretha's in a different world - she couldn't sing a bad note, she doesn't know what they are.' 
TOM DOWD 
On arrival at the label from 
CBS. Aretha was dramatically transformed from unknown to   superstar when Jerry Wexler teamed her with the finest Southern session men and arrangers Tom Dowd and ArifMardin. 
'She hit this magical "come here" kind of chord on the piano and every musician ran to his instrument.' 
Research and interviews PETE FRAME Producer KEVIN HOWLETT

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