Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, January 26, 2011, Page 12, Image 12

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FINANCIAL
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January 29, 2011
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January 26. 2011
Arts
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ENítPTAINMíNí
Franklin's Columbia Years
Box set features
works before
defining hits
w
(AP) — Aretha Franklin's unher­
alded reco rd in g s at C olum bia
Records will get another perspec­
tive with an expansive 12-disc box
set that makes the argument that the
Queen of Soul was already royalty
before her career-defining hits at
Atlantic Records.
"The conventional wisdom is that
Columbia failed to see that this was
a singular artist with a universal
vision, that her material was mis­
matched with her talent, that her
arrangers were too heavy-handed,"
said Leo Sacks, producer of "Take a
Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on
Columbia," due out March 22.
"There were enough moments at
Columbia where it's clear that she
came very close to catching the
moment, and 1 think the listener is
going to have to make their own
judgment to see whether herColum-
bia years have been unfairly dimin­
ished."
Franklin, 68, arrived at C olum ­
bia in 1960, when she was 18 years
old. There, she recorded jazz and
pop standards, and music histori­
ans have often dism issed her work
at the label in com parison to her
explosion five years later at A t­
lantic R ecords, w here she re ­
corded her biggest hits, like "Re­
spect," and became known as the
TAKE
A
LO O K
ARE HA
FRANKLIN
COM PLETE
ON
C O L U M B IA
Columbia Records plans for the release o f a CD box set o f music
from Aretha Franklin's early career titled, 'Take A Look: Aretha
Franklin Complete on Columbia.'
Queen of Soul.
The box set of 11 music CDs and
one DVD takes listeners through
songs like "Take a Look," "Unfor­
gettable" and "O f Man River."
Though some material is unreleased
and includes rehearsal and alter­
nate takes. Sacks acknowledges that
much of it has been previously re­
leased.
"Aretha's Columbia years have
been picked over more times than a
Barney's warehouse sale, and there
isn't anything in this collection that
hasn't been worn previously," he
joked this week. "But there are
enough unexpected surprises in
these CDs, including many rare mono
mixes and unissued performances,
that show how close she came to
stardom."
Franklin has recently undergone
surgery for an ailment she hasn't
disclosed, but she told talk-show
host Wendy Williams last week that
her health is "superb."
Partnership Lifts Rose Festival
Spirit Mountain
sponsors Grand
Floral Parade
EMMANUEL
Church of God in
Christ United
4800 NE 30th Ave. Port­
land OR 9 7 2 11
503-335-8772
You are cordially invited
to worship with us in
these services:
Sunday Service
Sunday School KkOOA.M
Y.P.C.E. 6:30 P.M
Pastor & W ife -
Bishop & Mrs. A.L. Wright
Worship Service 12:00 Noon
Evangelistic Service 7:00 P.M.
Weekday Service
Tuesday Night: Bible Study 7:00 P.M.
Friday Night: Regular Service 7:30 P.M.
Prayer Meeting & Seminar: Monday - Friday 12:00 Noon
Portland's premier parade and the
signature event in the Rose Festival
celebration will now be known as
"The Spirit Mountain Casino Grand
Floral Parade."
Spirit Mountain entered into a
commitment to sponsor the parade
each June for the next three years,
officials from the Grand Ronde ca­
sino and Portland Rose Festival
announced last week.
“The Rose Festival Grand Floral
Parade has a rich and storied history
and has earned a shining reputation
w o rld w id e ," said R o dney E.
mense pride exhibited by Portland,
surrounding communities and the
entire Northwest.”
Spirit Mountain is already well
known to Grand Floral Parade fans
for their entries of spectacular float
designs.
"As a volunteer myself I really
appreciate how the support of orga­
nizations like Spirit Mountain help
make the Rose Festival happen,"
said Sue Bunday, Portland Rose
Festival president. "Their floats are
Rodney E. Ferguson
always spectacular and I can't wait
to see what they do next."
Ferguson, CEO Spirit Mountain
Spirit Mountain Casino, an en­
Casino. "Spirit Mountain Casino is terprise of The Confederated Tribes
honored to be a part of the event’s of Grand Ronde, has been Oregon ’ s
legacy by becoming the title spon­ #1 visitor destination for more than
sor of the Grand Floral Parade, which a decade. The casino is located 90
is an annual testament to the im- minutes west of Portland.