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ISBN
9780316196833
Book Title
Respect : the Life of Aretha Franklin
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
Item Length
9.8 in
Publication Year
2014
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.8 in
Author
David Ritz
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Topic
Women, Genres & Styles / Soul & R 'NB, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Item Weight
28.2 Oz
Item Width
6.5 in
Number of Pages
528 Pages

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Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316196835
ISBN-13
9780316196833
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202576508

Product Key Features

Book Title
Respect : the Life of Aretha Franklin
Number of Pages
528 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Women, Genres & Styles / Soul & R 'NB, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Author
David Ritz
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.8 in
Item Weight
28.2 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
6.5 in

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Trade
LCCN
2014-018985
Reviews
"This far surpasses David Ritz's landmark study of Marvin Gaye. People will be reading Respect generations from now to understand our musical culture. Ritz deserves a lifetime achievement award for "Most Soul Full Account of America's Music."-- Charles Keil, ethnomusicologist, author of Urban Blues, "An honest and genuinely respectful portrait of a true diva by a writer who feels the power of her art."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review), "A bumpy and delicious ride.... Read Respect with a YouTube-playing device near at hand to experience Aretha in a hundred shades of glorious."-- Claude Peck, Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Ritz's intimate and elegant voice steps from behind the veil of the ghostwriter to tell a tale of genius, dysfunction and blind ambition, describing a world of triumph and tragedy of near mythic proportions. A great read and a really heroic work of biography -- honest, loving, no holds barred."-- Ben Sidran, author of There Was a Fire, "Only someone who had the complete confidence and trust of Aretha's family and the elite of the Gospel and Rhythm and Blues communities could have gotten this story. An intimate and thorough account of this phenomenal woman's talent and life as only David Ritz could capture."-- Tommy LiPuma, Grammy-winning producer, "The monumental biography we've been waiting for of Lady Soul, our greatest soul singer, from the also very great David Ritz, confidante to an entire generation of soul stars -- Ray, Smokey, B.B., Etta, Marvin, etcetera. He is The Man. This is The Book."-- Joel Selvin, author of Here Comes the Night: The Dark Soul of Bert Berns and the Dirty Business of Rhythm and Blues
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
782.421644092 B
Synopsis
This "comprehensive and illuminating" biography of the Queen of Soul ( USA Today ) was hailed by Rolling Stone as "a remarkably complex portrait of Aretha Franklin's music and her tumultuous life." Aretha Franklin began life as the golden daughter of a progressive and promiscuous Baptist preacher. Raised without her mother, she was a gospel prodigy who gave birth to two sons in her teens and left them and her native Detroit for New York, where she struggled to find her true voice. It was not until 1967, when a white Jewish producer insisted she return to her gospel-soul roots, that fame and fortune finally came via "Respect" and a rapidfire string of hits. She continued to evolve for decades, amidst personal tragedy, surprise Grammy performances, and career reinventions. Again and again, Aretha stubbornly found a way to triumph over troubles, even as they continued to build. Her hold on the crown was tenacious, and in Respect , David Ritz gives us the definitive life of one of the greatest talents in all American culture., The definitive biography of the Queen of Soul from acclaimed music writer David Ritz. Aretha Franklin began life as the golden daughter of a progressive and promiscuous Baptist preacher. Raised without her mother, she was a gospel prodigy who gave birth to two sons in her teens and left them and her native Detroit for New York, where she struggled to find her true voice. It was not until 1967, when a white Jewish producer insisted she return to her gospel-soul roots, that fame and fortune finally came via "Respect" and a rapidfire string of hits. She has evolved ever since, amidst personal tragedy, surprise Grammy performances, and career reinventions. Again and again, Aretha stubbornly finds a way to triumph over troubles, even as they continue to build. Her hold on the crown is tenacious, and in RESPECT, David Ritz gives us the definitive life of one of the greatest talents in all American culture.
LC Classification Number
ML420.F778R57 2014
Copyright Date
2014
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  • A fitting tale of the making of a queen.

    David Ritz was able to obtain the story of Aretha's life that she had largely been unwilling to tell. He's done this with several other major stars, including Marvin Gaye.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: logaus.qehocoiwh

  • Beautiful Music Stemmed from Deep Hurt

    I bought this book by David Ritz, he Co wrote FROM THESE ROOTS. But he released this book in 2014. It gives more insight about her life and pain. Our connection with Aretha is her ability to feel so many emotions. It was very sad in some parts. She liked her Privacy like anybody who is in the limelight. I prefer this over FROM THESE ROOTS. It goes more in depth.

    Condition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • Precise description of the Queen's legacy

    Great read!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: jmart666

  • S’wonderful!

    Great book by David Ritz! So rich with history and truths that help one understand why Lady Soul lived the way she did. With her gone on to glory, this is a must have in your personal library.

    Condition: Pre-ownedSold by: sander2

  • Respect

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