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DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – December 2nd, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt. 15): Bridge Over Troubled Water (Long Version)

November 30, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , , |

Putting together the career-spanning 4CD box set ARETHA with co-producer Patrick Milligan proved to be a daunting task, given just how many amazing recordings Aretha made over nearly sixty years! One of the highlights, undoubtedly is the long version of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” which Aretha in her inimitable way made her own...

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – November 25, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt. 14): Til It’s Over & Oh Baby-1973 Demos

November 16, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|

Culling the vast Atlantic tape vaults allows the opportunity to uncover all kinds of musical treasures and with an artist as prolific as Aretha Franklin, there are fortunately many soulful gems, such as a trio of 1973 demos, two of which – “Til It’s Over” and “Oh Baby” - Patrick Milligan and I as co-producers of the 4CD Rhino box set ARETHA included as rarities on Disc 3…

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – November 16, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt 13) – Spanish Harlem-Alternate Mix

November 16, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , , |

As one of Atlantic Records’ most prolific recording artists from 1967 to 1979, Aretha Franklin cut literally hundreds of tracks. Choosing selections for inclusion on the career-spanning 4CD box set ARETHA, released on Rhino in July 2021, was a daunting task: as co-producer of the project with Patrick Milligan, I opted for some alternate takes and mixes such as a version of Aretha’s 1971 hit, “Spanish Harlem” included on a tape box with the inscription, “Rough Mixes”…

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – November 11, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt 12): I’m In Love-Alternate Vocal

November 9, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , , |

Enjoying a deeper dive into the Atlantic vaults for the career-spanning 4CD Rhino box set ARETHA which I worked on diligently with Patrick Milligan, I’m uncovering the story behind the two versions of the Bobby Womack-penned, “I’m In Love,” (previously an Atlantic hit for Wilson Pickett) that Aretha recorded in April 1973 and the ‘mysterious’ alternate vocal that remained in the vaults for decades…

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FREDA PAYNE: Classic Soul 1976 Interview

2021 Introduction: Among the semi-finalists for induction into the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ category is Freda Payne, whose recording and performing career spans close to six decades, starting out in 1963 with a jazz album! In the early ‘70s, Freda achieved global success with hits like the timeless “Band Of Gold” and “Bring The Boys Home” and in 1976, she shared with David Nathan that it was time for a new beginning…

THE ISLEY BROTHERS: Classic Soul 1977 Interview

2021 Introduction: In celebration of Ron Isley’s 80th birthday (May 21) and The Isley Brothers’ groundbreaking album, ‘3+3’ in the running for induction into the ‘Classic Soul Album’ category in The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame, we revisit a 1977 interview by David Nathan with Ernie Isley…

SHALAMAR: Classic Soul 1979 Interview

2021 Introduction: Among the semi-finalists for induction into the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ category are the iconic group Shalamar. We look back to 1979, when the original line-up of Jody Watley, Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel were experiencing a new wave of success through work with Leon Sylvers as they shared with David Nathan…

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THE ISLEY BROTHERS: Classic Soul 1977 Interview

2021 Introduction: In celebration of Ron Isley’s 80th birthday (May 21) and The Isley Brothers’ groundbreaking album, ‘3+3’ in the running for induction into the ‘Classic Soul Album’ category in The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame, we revisit a 1977 interview by David Nathan with Ernie Isley…

FREDA PAYNE: Classic Soul 1976 Interview

2021 Introduction: Among the semi-finalists for induction into the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ category is Freda Payne, whose recording and performing career spans close to six decades, starting out in 1963 with a jazz album! In the early ‘70s, Freda achieved global success with hits like the timeless “Band Of Gold” and “Bring The Boys Home” and in 1976, she shared with David Nathan that it was time for a new beginning…

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