Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace (33 1/3)
"Aaron Cohen's study ofAmazing Graceis rich in intelligence, scholarship, and sensitivity. A great musical work has been put in context. Praise Aretha! Praise God!" - David Ritz, co-author ofAretha: From These RootsandBrother Ray: Ray Charles"When the church's prodigal daughter returned, she blessed it with the biggest-selling gospel album in history. Aaron Cohen captures the cultural and political implications of this astonishing event. He also pays homage to the musicians and arrangers who supported Lady Soul. A joyful noise, indeed." — Anthony Heilbut, gospel producer and author ofThe Gospel Sound: Good News In Bad Times“When the church’s prodigal daughter returned, she blessed it with the biggest-selling gospel album in history. Aaron Cohen captures the cultural and political implications of this astonishing event. He also pays homage to the musicians and arrangers who supported Lady Soul. A joyful noise, indeed.” — Anthony Heilbut, gospel producer and author ofThe Gospel Sound: Good News In Bad Times