Respect

Today had the sad news that Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, has died at the age of 76. One of the best-selling musical artists of all time, she was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Aretha was also a civil rights activist, being a symbol of black pride & women’s liberation.

None of the ukulele tracks of her numbers could get anywhere close to her great voice, so I’ve picked an instrumental of Gerald Ross playing the Bacharach & David tune, I Say A Little Prayer:

 

Hal David

Sad to learn that lyricist Hal David has died. Fortunately, he’s left behind a legacy of great songs, some of which we play (plus the first, which was Number One when I was born!).

Do add any links to Hal David songs you enjoy in the comments.

Jeanette

(There’s) Always Something There To Remind Me

 

Do You Know The Way To San Jose

 

Chords & video tutorials:

Do You Know The Way To San Jose

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – tutorial

(There’s) Always Something There To Remind Me – tutorial