Showing posts with label Spanish Harlem. Show all posts
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February 17, 2024
February 16, 2024
45 RPMs 77: Aretha Franklin ~ Spanish Harlem
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45 RPM
Credits:
On the 16th of February in 1971, Aretha Franklin recorded a cover of the beautiful song, Spanish Harlem and it was released on July 9th of that same year. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Phil Spector and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The song was originally recorded by Ben E. King in 1960.
Where
King's version is languid and dreamy, Franklin's is faster, upbeat,
bouncy and happy. The piano, played by Franklin herself, is absolutely
beautiful, the reason I love her cover of the song. The backing vocals
by The Sweethearts of Soul and Carolyn Franklin are gorgeous. An occasional keyboard riff by Donny Hathaway is a nice touch. The production by Arif Mardin is faultless.
Tracklist:
Side 1:
A - Spanish Harlem, written by Jerry Leiber, Phil Spector - 3:30
Side 2:
B - Lean On Me, written by J. Cobb*, Van McCoy - 4:20
Companies, etc.
Side 1:
A - Spanish Harlem, written by Jerry Leiber, Phil Spector - 3:30
Side 2:
B - Lean On Me, written by J. Cobb*, Van McCoy - 4:20
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
Recorded At – Criteria Recording Studios
Lacquer Cut At – Atlantic Studios
Pressed By – Plastic Products
Published By – Progressive (3)
Published By – Trio (8)
Published By – Van McCoy
Recorded At – Criteria Recording Studios
Lacquer Cut At – Atlantic Studios
Pressed By – Plastic Products
Published By – Progressive (3)
Published By – Trio (8)
Published By – Van McCoy
Credits:
Arranged By [Strings Arr. By] – Arif Mardin
Lacquer Cut By – DK*
Producer [Prod. By] – Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd
Lacquer Cut By – DK*
Producer [Prod. By] – Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd
Piano, Vocals: Aretha Franklin
Arranger, Producer: Arif Mardin
Drums: Bernard Purdie
Backing Vocals: Carolyn Franklin
Bass Guitar: Chuck Rainey
Guitar: Cornell Dupree
Electric Piano: Donny Hathaway
Backing Vocals: Erma Franklin
Producer: Jerry Wexler
Backing Vocals: The Sweethearts of Soul
Producer: Tom Dowd
Writer: Jerry Leiber
Writer: Phil Spector
Arranger, Producer: Arif Mardin
Drums: Bernard Purdie
Backing Vocals: Carolyn Franklin
Bass Guitar: Chuck Rainey
Guitar: Cornell Dupree
Electric Piano: Donny Hathaway
Backing Vocals: Erma Franklin
Producer: Jerry Wexler
Backing Vocals: The Sweethearts of Soul
Producer: Tom Dowd
Writer: Jerry Leiber
Writer: Phil Spector
Notes:
"PL" plant code printed in label matrices denotes Plastic Products pressing.
Recorded at Atlantic South-Criteria Studios, Miami, Fla.
[A]: Pub., Progressive-Trio, BMI
[B]: Pub., Van McCoy, B M I
Mfg. By Atlantic Recording Corp., 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
Runouts are etched, "X" in runouts indicates a lacquer blank from Transco was used.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
"PL" plant code printed in label matrices denotes Plastic Products pressing.
Recorded at Atlantic South-Criteria Studios, Miami, Fla.
[A]: Pub., Progressive-Trio, BMI
[B]: Pub., Van McCoy, B M I
Mfg. By Atlantic Recording Corp., 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
Runouts are etched, "X" in runouts indicates a lacquer blank from Transco was used.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Rights Society: BMI
Pressing Plant ID (On labels): PL
Matrix / Runout (A-side label): A-21311-PL
Matrix / Runout (B-side label): A-21423-PL
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 1): A - 21311 - 9 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 1): A - 21423 - 3 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 2): A - 21311 -10 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 2): A - 21423 - 3 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 3): A-21311-3 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 3): A-21423-3 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 4): A - 21311 - 10 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 4): A - 21423 - 3 AT/DK X
Pressing Plant ID (On labels): PL
Matrix / Runout (A-side label): A-21311-PL
Matrix / Runout (B-side label): A-21423-PL
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 1): A - 21311 - 9 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 1): A - 21423 - 3 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 2): A - 21311 -10 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 2): A - 21423 - 3 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 3): A-21311-3 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 3): A-21423-3 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 4): A - 21311 - 10 AT/DK X
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 4): A - 21423 - 3 AT/DK X
Aretha Franklin – Spanish Harlem
Label: Atlantic – 45-2817
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, PL - Plastic Products Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul
Label: Atlantic – 45-2817
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, PL - Plastic Products Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul
Ben E. King ~ Spanish Harlem
Styrous® ~ Friday, February 16, 2024
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller articles/mentions
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July 22, 2021
Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller articles/mentions
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Ben E. King ~ Spanish Harlem
Peggy Lee ~ Is That All There Is?
Doc Pomus ~ Doo-Wop Wonder
Elvis Presley ~ Hound Dog
October 27, 2020
45 RPMs 51: Ben E. King ~ Spanish Harlem
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45 RPM record in sleeve
photo by Styrous®
Sixty years ago today, on October 27, 1960, Spanish Harlem by American singer and pianist, Ben E. King was recorded at the Bell Sound Studios in New York City. The song was King's first hit away from The Drifters. It was originally released as the B-side to First Taste of Love.
I
remember hearing it for the first time. It is such a beautiful
little song with its slow and gentle, syncopated and sensual beat with the marimba accompaniment; how could you NOT remember hearing it? The arrangement is by Stan Applebaum; in addition to the marimba there was Spanish guitar, drum-beats, soprano saxophone,
strings, and a male chorus. It peaked at number 15 for rhythm and blues
and number 10 in pop music. It was ranked number 358 on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. King's version was not a hit in the United Kingdom. The song was re-released in 1987, after Stand By Me made number one.
Spanish Harlem was written by Jerry Leiber and Phil Spector and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
The song was covered by The Drifters and Aretha Franklin in 1971. The Drifter's version is a little faster while the Franklin version is way faster and a bit jazzier (links to all below).
Spanish Harlem lyrics
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
It only comes out when the moon is on the run
And all the stars are gleaming
It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
But soft and sweet and dreaming
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
It only comes out when the moon is on the run
And all the stars are gleaming
It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
But soft and sweet and dreaming
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
With eyes as black as coal
Then look down in my soul
And starts a fire there
And then I lose control
I have to beg your pardon
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
With eyes as black as coal
Then look down in my soul
And starts a fire there
And then I lose control
I have to beg your pardon
I'm going to pick that rose
And watch her as she grows in my garden
And watch her as she grows in my garden
I'm going to pick that rose
And watch her as she grows in my garden
And watch her as she grows in my garden
La la la, la la la, la la la la
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
La la la, la la la, la la la la
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
La la la, la la la, la la la la
(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Jerry Leiber / Phil Spector
The "B" side on this record, Taste of Love, actually started out as the "A" side with Spanish Harlem on the "B" side. By the time this record was issued, the switch had been made.
First Taste of Love was written by Doc Pomus, who wrote songs for many blues and rock singers, and Phil Spector, record producer, musician, and songwriter who developed the Wall of Sound, a music production formula he described as a Wagnerian approach to rock and roll.
Tracklist:
Side 1:
A Ain't Got No Home, written by Clarence Henry*
Side 2:
B First Taste Of Love, written by Pomus*, Spector* - 2:17
Companies, etc.
Record Company – Argo Record Corp.
Published By – Arc Music (2)
Credits:
Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor [Orchestra] – Stan Applebaum
Engineer [Uncredited] – Phil Ramone
Producer – Leiber & Stoller
Side 1:
A Ain't Got No Home, written by Clarence Henry*
Side 2:
B First Taste Of Love, written by Pomus*, Spector* - 2:17
Companies, etc.
Record Company – Argo Record Corp.
Published By – Arc Music (2)
Credits:
Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor [Orchestra] – Stan Applebaum
Engineer [Uncredited] – Phil Ramone
Producer – Leiber & Stoller
Notes:
Both sides recorded at Bell Sound Studios, New York City on October 27, 1960
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 60C5161
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 60C5162 II
Rights Society: BMI
Ben E. King – Spanish Harlem / First Taste Of Love
Label: ATCO Records – 45-6185
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: Dec 1960
Genre: Pop
Style: Vocal
Label: ATCO Records – 45-6185
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: Dec 1960
Genre: Pop
Style: Vocal
Viewfinder links:
50srockin ~ Bell Sound Studios N.Y.C
YouTube links:
The Drifters ~ Spanish Harlem
Aretha Franklin ~ Spanish Harlem
Ben E. King ~
Styrous® ~ Monday, September 7, 2020
Phil Spector articles/mentions
mentions:
Percy Faith ~ Latin Themes for Lovers
Ben E. King ~ Spanish Harlem
January 25, 2015
101 Reel-to-Reel Tapes 88: Aretha Franklin ~ Aretha's Greatest Hits
reel-to-reel tape cover detail
cover design by Loriing Eutemey
cover photo by Ken Cunningham
detail photo of tape box cover by Styrous®
cover design by Loriing Eutemey
cover photo by Ken Cunningham
detail photo of tape box cover by Styrous®
In
addition to my vinyl LP record collection I'm selling, I have reel-to-reel, pre-recorded tapes I'm selling on eBay (see link below). Interested? Contact me by email, please, not by a comment.
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Aretha's Greatest Hits is the third compilation album by American singer Aretha Franklin. Released on September 9, 1971 on Atlantic Records, The compilation features three new recordings: "Spanish Harlem", "You're All I Need to Get By" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water". The album reached Billboard's
Top 20 and eventually sold over 500,000 copies. It was never released
on compact disc and has been out of print since the 1980s.
reel-to-reel tape cover
cover design by Loriing Eutemey
cover photo by Ken Cunningham
photo of tape box cover by Styrous®
Aretha Franklin ~ Aretha's Greatest Hits
reel-to-reel tape box back
photo of tape box back by Styrous®
photo of tape box back by Styrous®
Franklin was in a relationship with road manager and photographer of this album, Ken Cunningham.
Franklin and Cunningham had a son named Kecalf before they split in
1976, five years after this album was released.
Aretha Franklin ~ Aretha's Greatest Hits
reel-to-reel tape box back detail
detail photo of tape box back by Styrous®
Aretha Franklin ~ Aretha's Greatest Hits
reel-to-reel tape box spine
detail photo of tape box spine by Styrous®
Franklin eventually recorded a total of 112 charted singles on Billboard, including 77 Hot 100 entries, 17 top ten pop singles, 100 R&B entries and twenty number-one R&B singles, becoming the most charted female artist in the chart's history. Franklin also recorded acclaimed albums such as I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Lady Soul, Young, Gifted & Black and Amazing Grace before experiencing problems with her record company by the mid-1970s.
Track Listing:
Side 1:
- "Spanish Harlem" (Jerry Leiber/Phil Spector) - 3:30
- "Chain Of Fools" (Don Covay) - 2:45
- "Don't Play That Song" (Ahmet Ertegun/Betty Nelson) - 2:48
- "I Say a Little Prayer" (Burt Bacharach/Hal David) - 3:30
- "Dr. Feelgood" (Aretha Franklin/Ted White) - 3:18
- "Let It Be" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 3:28
- "Do Right Woman - Do Right Man" (Dan Penn/Chips Moman) - 3:15
Side 2:
- "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (Paul Simon) - 5:31
- "Respect" (Otis Redding) - 2:26
- "Baby I Love You" (Ronnie Shannon) - 2:39
- "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" (Gerry Goffin/Jerry Wexler/Carole King) - 2:39
- "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" (Ronnie Shannon) - 2:47
- "You're All I Need to Get By" (Nickolas Ashford/Valerie R. Simpson) - 3:34
- "Call Me" (Aretha Franklin) - 3:18
Credits:
| Released: | September 9, 1971 |
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| Recorded: | 1967–1971 |
| Label: | Atlantic - ALM 8295 |
| Producer: | Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd & Arif Mardin |
Aretha Franklin on YouTube:
Spanish Harlem
Chain Of Fools (live)
Don't Play That Song
I Say a Little Prayer
I Say a Little Prayer (live)
Dr. Feelgood (live)
Let It Be
Do Right Woman - Do Right Man
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Respect (original version)
You're All I Need to Get By (live, Fillmore West)
You're All I Need to Get By (long version)
Call Me (live, Fillmore West)
Aretha Franklin ~ Aretha's Greatest Hits, reel-to-reel tape on eBay
Other reel-to-reel tapes on eBay
Other reel-to-reel tapes on eBay
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