Looking noticeably thinner than she has since probably the 1980s, the diva sounded just as strong as ever and showed no signs of ailment as she plowed through several covers, a handful of hits, some gospel numbers and even material from the new CD A Woman Falling Out Of Love. Aside from a smattering of public appearances and interviews, "The Queen of Soul" laid low on the concert circuit thus far in 2011, though that all changed with the kickoff to her comeback tour at the sold out Chicago Theatre. Tickets costing $225 include preferred seating and a tax-deductible contribution.Aretha Franklin concert review, Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL May 19, 2011Īfter abruptly canceling a series of shows last year, Aretha Franklin announced she was taking some time off to nurse an undisclosed illness. Where: Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie.Īdmission: Tickets costing $275 include premier seating, a post-show party at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and a tax-deductible contribution. “Her hits have definitely made an impact on my life,” said Corey Spears, 36, of the City of Poughkeepsie. 1 pop hit of her career with, “I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me),” a duet with the late George Michael.
Legendary DJ Pervis Spann, the Blues Man, did the honors, ceremoniously placing a crown atop her head during a performance at Chicago’s Regal Theater.”Īs the decades passed, Franklin continued to generate hits, “Freeway of Love” and “Who’s Zoomin’ Who” among them. In 1968, according to “Aretha was anointed the Queen of Soul. Feelgood,” “Jump to It” and “Get It Right.” Her hits included, “Do Right Woman - Do Right Man,” “Dr. She was signed to Columbia Records in 1960 and later releases came through Atlantic Records and Arista Records. Her first recordings appeared on an album that was recorded at the church when she was only 14, according to And while a teenager, Franklin accompanied her father at gospel performances and services across the country. Her father was a charismatic pastor at New Bethel Baptist Church and from an early age, Franklin sang during services. The gala, Silva said, is “critical.” He continued, “Without it, we would have to scale back on all our education programs, Hudson Valley Philharmonic concerts and community outreach.”įranklin was born in Memphis and grew up in Detroit, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Past Bardavon Gala performers include John Legend, Tony Bennett and Diana Ross. The 2016 Bardavon Gala featuring Carlos Santana raised $165,000, according to Silva. These programs include the Hudson Valley Philharmonic performances for schoolchildren and artist residencies at local schools and live music matinees for senior citizens and other community events.
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