Tag Archives: Aretha Franklin

“It Ain’t Necessarily So”, Five Ways

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: It ain’t necessarily so It ain’t necessarily so The things that you’re liable To read in the Bible, It ain’t necessarily so. Li’l David was small, but oh my! Li’l David was small, but oh my! He … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers, Philosophy and Religion | Tagged Aretha Franklin, bronski beat, cher, five ways, George Gershwin, it ain't necessarily so, Miles Davis, paul robeson, porgy and bess, sammy davis jr | 1 Comment

The Sculptors of Notre Dame: “Muscle Shoals”, “20 Feet From Stardom”, and “The Wrecking Crew”

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: After STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN, which shined a light on the Detroit backing band who played on dozens of Motown hits, there’s been a spate of documentaries honoring the previously-anonymous studio musicians who were essential contributors … Continue reading →