Say A Little Prayer
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is gravely ill. You could do worse than say a little prayer for her…
Update: I’ve just heard the sad news that Aretha Franklin died today (Thursday 16th August 2018) at her home.
R.I.P. the Queen of Soul.
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In the Dark 
August 17, 2018 at 12:49 pm
I listened to her songs last night and realised they were all covered by The Committments, that wonderful 80s Irish film about a Soul band formed in Dublin.
August 17, 2018 at 2:17 pm
Yes, I was thinking of that film last night when listening to some of her music being played on the radio as a tribute.
August 17, 2018 at 3:30 pm
A marvelously gifted songwriter.
August 17, 2018 at 6:17 pm
A good year for musical 90ths: after Tom Lehrer in April, Ennio Morricone is due to celebrate his in November.
August 17, 2018 at 6:25 pm
I don’t know why but some people get very snobbish about people who write great popular songs. It’s true that writing a hit tune is not the same as writing a symphony, but if you think that means it’s easy you should try writing one!
August 17, 2018 at 6:50 pm
Ewan MacColl wrote one without intending to and wished for a bit he hadn’t. That was, until the royalty cheques started arriving in his letterbox.