This is original

This CD was apparently made from the masters of the Checker record "The Gospel Soul of Aretha Franklin" The recording was done in her father's church in front of the congregation. It is absoultely fantastic.



I found the record in an old music store in San Francisco in the 60's. At first I was disappointed that the songs were not the kind of fast paced gospel I was looking for. But after a few playings I realized I had a treasure. There is tremendous feeling in these songs. You wait for her to switch to a faster tempo, but she is restrained as if by force.



The LP is one of two I wouldn't sell. I bought the CD the instant I realized what it was. If you like Aretha or gospel, you won't find a better deal than this.