Thursday, November 12, 2009

MY ARETHA MIX
posted by O.W.


TRACKLIST:
1. “Drinking Again” – Aretha Franklin
2. “The Night Time is the Right Time” – Aretha Franklin
3. “Son of a Preacher Man” – Aretha Franklin
4. “Mr. Big” – Aretha Franklin
5. “Baby I Love You” – Aretha Franklin (sampler)
6. “Cry Like a Baby” – Aretha Franklin
7. “Until You Come Back To Me” – Stevie Wonder
8. “Until You Come Back To Me” – Aretha Franklin
9. “I Can’t Wait Until I See My Baby’s Face” – Aretha Franklin
10. “Chain of Fools” – Aretha Franklin
11. “You’re a Sweet Sweet Man” – Aretha Franklin
12. “Rocksteady” – The Marvels
13. “Rocksteady” (Alt. Mix) – Aretha Franklin
14. “Think” – Aretha Franklin
15. “Respect” – Otis Redding
16. “Respect” – Aretha Franklin
17. “Since You Been Gone” – Aretha Franklin
18. “Save Me” – Aretha Franklin
19. “Save Me” – Nina Simone
20. “Mockingbird” (45 Mix) – Aretha Franklin
21. “So Soon” – Aretha Franklin
22. “Soulville” – Aretha Franklin
23. “I Say A Little Prayer” – Aretha Franklin
24. “One Step Ahead” – Aretha Franklin
25. “I Never Loved a Man” – Aretha Franklin

Back in September, I put together a special mix of Aretha Franklin music for my man DJ Phatrick's monthly Devil's Pie party. I have to say - this was a really fun mix to work on, especially in digging deep into Aretha's catalog for both obvious and not-so joints to include. The mixing, though more on the simple end, was fun to figure out too, especially in transitions between songs that went amazingly well together, such as "Son of a Preacher Man" to "Mr. Big" to "Baby I Love You," or "Mockingbird" into "So Soon." I didn't initially think it'd be that easy to put together a solid, hour-long dance mix of Aretha songs (since so many of my personal favorites are actually ballads) but she certainly wasn't lacking for things to shake a tail-feather to.

We initially had 100 copies made (the disc looks proper though it's in a generic cardboard sleeve) and Phatrick's already liquidated his half. I plan on giving away a bunch and then selling the rest to cover my costs. At some point, probably soon, this will be available as a free download so don't feel obligated to cop the CD.

If you're interested in one, go here.

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