A budding pro musician in 1967, I was obsessed with studying and learning jazz. But after hearing 'I Never Loved A Man...' on the radio ONCE...I knew I HAD to get this record! I didn't know who it was, or who was playing on it, it was simply transcendent! At a gig about 10 years ago playing with a house band, I got the chance to play with Aretha and her band when(for whatever reason) her B-3 player was unable to make it. The hair on the back of my neck is STILL standing up. Lord have mercy...
I was already in love with Soul Music at a very young age thanks to Stevie Wonder. Then I listened to this album and my mind exploded. This was on a different emotional level as Stevie, maybe not so intricate but oh so powerful. Of course I continued my journey into soul music, its precursors and what has followed, bifurcated, changed, melted, crossed over. Everything. Stevie Wonder was my personal Godfather into Soul Music, Aretha my personal Godmother.
REGRETS! REGRETS! I have NEVER regretted seeing a performer/artist/band but I have REGRETTED many and NOT seeing Aretha in Milwaukee, when I had a chance to go, will be with me forever!😟😟😟😟😟
Both the public tours at these iconic studios are excellent. I was awe struck by the music and people who had created the music. They were both very gracious at both. Incredible.
Great video. What an iconic singer. Think the first time I heard and seen Aretha Franklin was in the film " Blues Brothers" when I was a boy. Brilliant singer with bucket loads of soul. Thanks very much for the lovely video
If anyone hasn't, you must see "Amazing Grace." Aretha Franklin recording her gospel album in early 1972. Aretha was in the spirit and it is an amazing experience. Aretha could have sang a recipe and it would have been stunning.
I was just thinking about her this morning and looked up some of the "Amazing Grace" concert documentary. I need to go back and watch the entire thing though. Good video (as usual).
Great video on my favourite singer bar none. Tom Dowd is also one of my favourite engineers. I've been listening to an Atlantic album called Aretha's Gold that includes this and other tracks done with the Swampers and musicians like Duane Allman, all engineered by Tom and arranged and produced by Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler. It's still my go-to album for what arrangement, performance, production and sound's all about. Thanks Warren!
Aretha Franklin is, in my book, one of the finest musical women EVER. Loved her in "The Blues Brothers." The movie "Respect" was excellent. Jennifer Hudson NAILED the role.
The group that backed up Aretha and Wilson Pickett before her was a unique amalgamation of Muscle Shoals and Memphis musicians (assembled by Jerry Wexler) who also played behind such artists as Clarence Carter at Fame. Tommy Cogbill and Chjps Moman would go on to be heavily associated with American Studios (which Chips owned) while Roger and Jimmy would comprise what became known as the Swampers with David Hood on bass. Spooner eventually headed from muscle shoals to Memphis to focus on songwriting and Barry Beckett became the Swampers’ keyboard man. It would be great if you could do one of these videos about one of the classic American Studios productions like “Son of a Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield or “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis.
@@Producelikeapro looking forward to it! Thank you for properly crediting bassist Tommy Cogbill… many people have erroneously said that Duck Dunn or David Hood played bass on Aretha’s first several albums for Atlantic but it’s all him until “Aretha Now” which is split between him and Jerry Jemmott… Tommy is absolutely one of the greatest bass players ever. Nobody had a feel like him and he was endlessly inventive and musically supportive to any album he played on. The Aretha albums (as well as many others) he played on are all masterpieces of American music. He was a major influence on both Hood and Duck Dunn and also was a prolific record producer, including “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond. You could do a video dedicated just to him… criminally under appreciated.
Respect, Warren ✊🏻. On a similar subject, have you listened to Primal Screams original Tom Dowd and swampers recording (re-release) of “give out but don’t give up”? Ardent. It is a beautifully recorded album and an amazing illustration of how a record label and mastering engineer can ruin a great record when listened to next to the version that got released.
What a great double sided single that is 👍👍 Well worth the 6s 8d I paid for it in 1967. Still got it somewhere. Jerry Wexler deserves a great deal of credit for the blossoming of Aretha. In particular his decision to go to Fame in the first place and to bring the musicians to NY to complete the sessions. The album "I Never Loved A Man" is superlative. 1967 brought us "Sgt. Pepper" too - pretty good year, eh?? Aside: Aretha playing the piano AND singing is the right combination. Her playing seems to enhance her singing (maybe it was a confidence thing). Listen to the demo of Dr. Feelgood (Love Is Serious Business) ua-cam.com/video/0EYlHUubvTg/v-deo.html .
What are some of the songs that YOU think changed music? Share below!
You should do "Like a Rolling Stone"!
"Upside Down" Diana Ross and Rogers/Edwards
How about stray cats, rock this town.
Everything old new again only better.
Started a short revival
@@vinylarchaeologist I was thinking of that just yesterday!
One of them: The Ronettes - Be My Baby
A budding pro musician in 1967, I was obsessed with studying and learning jazz. But after hearing 'I Never Loved A Man...' on the radio ONCE...I knew I HAD to get this record! I didn't know who it was, or who was playing on it, it was simply transcendent! At a gig about 10 years ago playing with a house band, I got the chance to play with Aretha and her band when(for whatever reason) her B-3 player was unable to make it. The hair on the back of my neck is STILL standing up. Lord have mercy...
Thanks ever so much for sharing!!
You could have 5% of Aretha Franklin's talent and still win at least 6 Grammys today. She was amazing.
Very well said!!
I was already in love with Soul Music at a very young age thanks to Stevie Wonder. Then I listened to this album and my mind exploded. This was on a different emotional level as Stevie, maybe not so intricate but oh so powerful. Of course I continued my journey into soul music, its precursors and what has followed, bifurcated, changed, melted, crossed over. Everything. Stevie Wonder was my personal Godfather into Soul Music, Aretha my personal Godmother.
Thanks ever so much for sharing! I really appreciate hearing your journey! Yes, Stevie is so incredible! What an amazing talent
REGRETS! REGRETS! I have NEVER regretted seeing a performer/artist/band but I have REGRETTED many and NOT seeing Aretha in Milwaukee, when I had a chance to go, will be with me forever!😟😟😟😟😟
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
She is great everywhere... here in Brazil also
Agreed, amazing
What a talent.
Huge talent!!
Such a great song such a great singer
Do right woman , is another favorite
Yes! Amazing song
Thank you Aretha. 🙏
Thanks 🙏
Thank you Warren. She always left you awe struck, such power, such finesse and so much soul.
Hallelujah!
Very well said!!
Some real gems on this channel.
We are too blessed
You're very kind!
@@leefchapman Thanks ever so much!
Both the public tours at these iconic studios are excellent. I was awe struck by the music and people who had created the music. They were both very gracious at both. Incredible.
The film Respect is worth a watch.
Agreed 100%!
Great video. What an iconic singer. Think the first time I heard and seen Aretha Franklin was in the film " Blues Brothers" when I was a boy. Brilliant singer with bucket loads of soul. Thanks very much for the lovely video
Thanks ever so much! Glad you enjoyed the video
Was waiting for this one after your FAME Studios tour!
Thanks ever so much Lee! You Rock!!
If anyone hasn't, you must see "Amazing Grace." Aretha Franklin recording her gospel album in early 1972. Aretha was in the spirit and it is an amazing experience. Aretha could have sang a recipe and it would have been stunning.
Masterpiece! Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Yes it's great
@@lakrids-pibe absolutely
I was just thinking about her this morning and looked up some of the "Amazing Grace" concert documentary. I need to go back and watch the entire thing though. Good video (as usual).
Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!
Great video on my favourite singer bar none. Tom Dowd is also one of my favourite engineers. I've been listening to an Atlantic album called Aretha's Gold that includes this and other tracks done with the Swampers and musicians like Duane Allman, all engineered by Tom and arranged and produced by Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler. It's still my go-to album for what arrangement, performance, production and sound's all about. Thanks Warren!
Another great one Warren. Thank you. The Replacements. Big Star
Thanks ever so much! Great ideas!
Aretha Franklin is, in my book, one of the finest musical women EVER. Loved her in "The Blues Brothers." The movie "Respect" was excellent. Jennifer Hudson NAILED the role.
Awesome song audio
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Thanks Warren. I love the Muscle Shoals stories.
Thanks ever so much
The group that backed up Aretha and Wilson Pickett before her was a unique amalgamation of Muscle Shoals and Memphis musicians (assembled by Jerry Wexler) who also played behind such artists as Clarence Carter at Fame. Tommy Cogbill and Chjps Moman would go on to be heavily associated with American Studios (which Chips owned) while Roger and Jimmy would comprise what became known as the Swampers with David Hood on bass. Spooner eventually headed from muscle shoals to Memphis to focus on songwriting and Barry Beckett became the Swampers’ keyboard man. It would be great if you could do one of these videos about one of the classic American Studios productions like “Son of a Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield or “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis.
Absolutely all amazing musicians! Definitely more to come! Stay tuned!!
@@Producelikeapro looking forward to it! Thank you for properly crediting bassist Tommy Cogbill… many people have erroneously said that Duck Dunn or David Hood played bass on Aretha’s first several albums for Atlantic but it’s all him until “Aretha Now” which is split between him and Jerry Jemmott… Tommy is absolutely one of the greatest bass players ever. Nobody had a feel like him and he was endlessly inventive and musically supportive to any album he played on. The Aretha albums (as well as many others) he played on are all masterpieces of American music. He was a major influence on both Hood and Duck Dunn and also was a prolific record producer, including “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond. You could do a video dedicated just to him… criminally under appreciated.
@@bklynbass thanks ever so much for your great comment!!
Strawberry Fields, Rosanna, any Van Halen I album , So What
All amazing
A Godss
My fave voice for now! great video with so much unknown background...
That was great Warren!!! I love Aretha too :)
The spot light on the right side of your head is a little bright ;-)
Aretha herself CHANGED music.
Yes!! We have a ahold episode on her! Not just this one song
@@Producelikeapro woah, will check that one...
@@bpabustan here it is:- ua-cam.com/video/VYj1W9qIUu8/v-deo.html
Yes! This is it! :)
Thanks ever so much Audrey! Agreed
you gotta do Todd Rundgren, his top end engineering is in a world of its own.
Respect, Warren ✊🏻.
On a similar subject, have you listened to Primal Screams original Tom Dowd and swampers recording (re-release) of “give out but don’t give up”? Ardent.
It is a beautifully recorded album and an amazing illustration of how a record label and mastering engineer can ruin a great record when listened to next to the version that got released.
Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out
@@Producelikeapro Warren, I’m sure you don’t have time but here is the promo doc ua-cam.com/video/muBk3F5IR5g/v-deo.html
Please do a segment on What'd I Say by Ray Charles or Fire and Rain by James Taylor
Both incredible songs!!
I wanna know your take on Selena quintanilla and how she influenced American (and latino) culture
Very interesting idea indeed
What i never understood was the mix on 'Respect'. Was that on purpose? Great video!
Not biggest fan of "soul" genre, but this song I know (and kinda like it). It was in "Major Payne" OST :)
Thanks for interesting material!
What are the monitors you’ve had back there in all of your recent videos? They aren’t the Genelecs or The Ones so what’s the story?
Those are Australian Monitors called Jones Scanlon
@@Producelikeapro are you just doing a reeeeeally long review of them or are they your new permanents?
@@XenNightz Hmm both maybe? Haha
What a great double sided single that is 👍👍 Well worth the 6s 8d I paid for it in 1967. Still got it somewhere.
Jerry Wexler deserves a great deal of credit for the blossoming of Aretha. In particular his decision to go to Fame in the first place and to bring the musicians to NY to complete the sessions. The album "I Never Loved A Man" is superlative. 1967 brought us "Sgt. Pepper" too - pretty good year, eh??
Aside: Aretha playing the piano AND singing is the right combination. Her playing seems to enhance her singing (maybe it was a confidence thing). Listen to the demo of Dr. Feelgood (Love Is Serious Business) ua-cam.com/video/0EYlHUubvTg/v-deo.html .
Chain of fools
I think Etta James is the better queen of soul
Literally Nobody asked you either