24 January 2022

Both the Queen of Soul and Paul Simon
released praised albums 50 years ago today…

Album: YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK – 18th LP
Released: 24 January 1972

AllMusic said: “It’s nearly impossible to single out any of Aretha Franklin’s
early 70s albums for Atlantic as being her best, particularly given the breadth
of her output during this era.” Score: 4.5/5.

TUTV: One of those immortal voices sounding/feeling
like a good old friend every time you hear them.

Full album

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ARETHA FRANKLIN: All Albums
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Album: PAUL SIMON – 2nd LP
Released: 24 January 1972

AllMusic wrote: “You didn’t miss Art Garfunkel on Paul Simon,
not only because Simon didn’t write Garfunkel-like showcases
for himself, but because the songs he did write showed off his
own, more varied musical strengths.” Score: 5/5.

TUTV: One of those immortal voices sounding/feeling
like a good old friend every time you hear them.

Full album…

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PAUL SIMON: All Albums