Ms. Franklin’s reputation for speaking her mind and sometimes shading folks who rubbed her the wrong way, I was more anxious than I usually was when meeting a star. But since she was cordial to us, apparently we passed Aretha’s test. Witnessing her talents in person was incredible enough, but having one-on-one contact with the Queen herself? That was a privilege I will never forget.
Tag: Lauryn Hill
Vacating The HeartBreak Hotel, AKA Lessons In Love
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein Picture it: 1998. Actress, rapper and former Fugees member, Lauryn Hill , layers fiercely feminist principles of self-love and relationship empowerment over hip-hop rhythms for her debut solo CD, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Her soul-searing ballads and hard-hitting… Continue reading Vacating The HeartBreak Hotel, AKA Lessons In Love
Aretha Franklin’s “Best of Aretha 1980-1998,” ST CD Review
Aretha Franklin – Knew You Were Waiting: The Best of Aretha Franklin 1980-1998 Click on CD cover to listen or purchase “Think.” “Call Me.” “Respect.” “Day Dreaming.” “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman.” Long before I witnessed a live performance and met her backstage in 2008, I’ve recognized and celebrated the magnificence… Continue reading Aretha Franklin’s “Best of Aretha 1980-1998,” ST CD Review