This week, I’ve had Aretha Franklin’s “I Never Loved A Man (The Way That I Love You)” #OnRepeat. This is an example of another singer who has a timeless sound; a type of musical taste that transcends different musical genres, making her music relevant almost 50 years later.
Aretha Franklin is a singer, songwriter, and musician who began singing gospel music in her father’s church when she was young. Her music is a blend of Gospel, Pop, R&B, Soul and Jazz music. During the 1960s, Aretha became famous with her recordings of “Respect,” “Think,” and “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman.”
“I Never Loved A Man (The Way That I Love You)” is a song about a woman who loves a man who treats her really bad, but she still stays with him and loves him, despite all of his shortcomings. Aretha has a powerful voice, incredible range and is able to interpret almost any type of music that she comes across in her own unique style that is characteristic of Aretha Franklin. There is so much taste in her inflections, her choice of lyrical and melodic phrasing, and the way she improvises. Take a listen below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p13AIC5Ads
Is there a musician or group that you think has an iconic, timeless sound? Leave a comment below!