Sparkle by Aretha Franklin | Stunning Sheléa and Jules Buckley Orchestra live Royal Albert Hall

Aretha at Christmas - A Celebration of the Queen of Soul
On December 10, 2024, the Royal Albert Hall hosted Aretha at Christmas, a special tribute concert honoring the legendary Aretha Franklin. Under the direction of Jules Buckley, the Jules Buckley Orchestra delivered powerful orchestral arrangements of Franklin’s greatest hits, blending soul, gospel, and cinematic grandeur in an unforgettable evening of music.
In this stunning performance, Sheléa takes on Sparkle, a song from the 1976 Curtis Mayfield-produced soundtrack for the film Sparkle, in which Aretha Franklin recorded the full album of songs. With its soaring melodies and deep emotional intensity, Sparkle remains a hidden gem in Franklin’s catalog, capturing her signature vocal brilliance and storytelling ability.
Aretha Franklin: A Voice That Defined Generations
With a career spanning more than six decades, Aretha Franklin won 18 Grammy Awards, recorded over 75 million albums, and remains one of the most influential artists in music history. The Sparkle soundtrack, featuring Franklin’s vocals on songs like “Something He Can Feel”, showcased her ability to blend gospel, R&B, and cinematic soul, further solidifying her place as the Queen of Soul.

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Yes!!!! Love Sparkle 💖 Shelèa is so awesome !