SONG OF THE DAY
“Soul Serenade” by Aretha Franklin (I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Atlantic/ Rhino, 1967). Written by Curtis Ousley and Luther Dixon.
WHERE I HEARD IT
ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7”, Episode 114: “Beaten; Cover Letter”, first aired: February 8, 2011.
INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia)
– I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You is the breakthrough album by Aretha Franklin, released on March 10, 1967. It established Franklin as a superstar and a major force in the recording industry.
– The album, along with her signature song, “Respect”, were chart-topping hits upon their initial release.
– In 2002, Rolling Stone placed the album at #1 on their “Women in Rock: 50 Essential Albums” list. In 2003, the album was ranked #83 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of “The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time”.