1956 gospel recordings by Aretha Franklin reissued on new CD
THE FIRST ever recordings made in 1956 by a teenage Aretha Franklin are being reissued on an album 'Precious Lord', released through Authentic Music in October. The tracks were originally recorded at church of Aretha's father, Rev C L Franklin, the New Bethel Baptist Church, Detroit.
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