Respect

Name: Respect
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SKU: 9780316196819
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The Life of Aretha Franklin

By David Ritz

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Respect by David Ritz delves into the life and career of Aretha Franklin, exploring her journey to becoming a music legend. The biography captures her influences, struggles, and triumphs, portraying a nuanced, behind-the-scenes look at her personal and professional life. Through interviews and personal insights, Ritz paints a vivid picture of Franklin's impact on music and culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the life stories of iconic musicians, particularly those whose voices have defined an era. It delves deep into the personal and professional challenges faced by a legendary figure in the music industry, offering insight into her drive, resilience, and contributions to soul music. This memoir promises an intimate look at the triumphs and trials that come with immense talent and fame.

Respect

The definitive biography of the Queen of Soul from acclaimed music writer David Ritz.

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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 rapid-fire 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.

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Respect by David Ritz presents a complex portrait of Aretha Franklin, focusing on both her remarkable music and tumultuous life. The book is praised for its honest and respectful depiction, highlighting Franklin's influence as a true diva and the emotional power of her art. With insider access, Ritz delivers an intimate and thorough account of her talent, drawing from sources deeply trusted by Franklin's family and the music community.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316196819

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 November 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Back Bay Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 528

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir David Ritz Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

David Ritz is a Grammy Award winner and the only four-time winner of the Gleason Music Book Award. He won the 2013 ASCAP Timothy White Award for outstanding musical biography for When I Left Home, written with Buddy Guy. He has collaborated with Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, B.B. King, Etta James, and Smokey Robinson. Ritz lives in Los Angeles with his wife.

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