The American singer Aretha Franklin was born (Aretha Louise Franklin) on this day 1942 at the family home located at 406 Lucy Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. Franklin was nicknamed the ‘Queen of Soul’, and best known singles such as Respect, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Think, and I Say a Little Prayer, and albums like I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Lady Soul and Amazing Grace.
During the Motown 25 celebration show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on this day 1983, Michael Jackson steals the show performing Billie Jean and for the first time his signature move, the Moonwalk.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1645 25/03/2021
The second studio album, Call the Doctor, by the American punk rock band Sleater-Kinney celebrates a 25th anniversary today! Apparently written in three weeks and recorded in four days, the LP was well received by critics. Recorded with no bass guitar. |
 No.1298 25/03/2020
The Jimi Hendrix live album Band of Gypsys is 50 years old today! The first LP without his original group, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, was recorded on 1st January 1970 at the legendary Fillmore East. Such a talent…classic live LP. |
 No.931 25/03/2019
All Or Nothin’ is the 2nd album by American outlaw country Nikki Lane, and was produced by Dan Auerbach, the frontman of the Black Keys. Critics have compared her to Wanda Jackson, Mazzy Star, Link Wray, Lucinda Williams, Dusty Springfield, Loretta Lynn and Jackie DeShannon. Quite a list! |
 No.566 25/03/2018
The recent Rhye album Blood picks up where the debut, Woman, left off showcasing Mike Milosh’s incredible seductive voice. Love Phoenix and Sinful. An album for soft-lighting, a glass of wine and intimate company…if you know what I mean? |