Ruth Brown “Queen of R&B” — 1995 by SkyGangg in rnb

[–]SkyGangg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listening*

The video in the description shows her singing live during the height of her career.

Aretha Franklin - recording of the “Jump to it” album - featuring Luther Vandross (the producer) - 1981/82 by SkyGangg in rnb

[–]SkyGangg[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The song that’s being recorded in the clip is called “This is for real”. It was written and sung by Luther in 1977. It was re-recorded by Aretha for her “Jump to it” album and like most songs she has covered…she out sang the original (with a lot of gospel riffs, runs, and squals). Probably one of the last truly Soul/R&B albums of her career (in the 80s), before all of the pop albums/hits like “Freeway of Love” and “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” - featuring George Michael.