Previously Unreleased Aretha Franklin Song Surfaces For Juneteenth - Noise11.com
Aretha Franklin in the 60s

Aretha Franklin in the 60s

Previously Unreleased Aretha Franklin Song Surfaces For Juneteenth

by Music-News.com on June 22, 2020

in News

A previously unreleased version of Aretha Franklin’s Never Gonna Break My Faith has been dropped to mark the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in America.

Franklin originally recorded the track, which was written by Bryan Adams, as a duet with Mary J. Blige in 2006 as part of the soundtrack for the movie Bobby. On Friday a new version was released via RCA Records, RCA Inspiration and Legacy Recordings as part of America’s Juneteenth celebrations.

Adams revealed Franklin’s solo version of the tune had been stored on his computer for years. “When I wrote this song, I was channelling Aretha,” Adams said in a statement.

Adams explained the meaning behind the song: “The thought was to write a hymn, something that would try and articulate the feeling of faith, and that even though you might have lost something, there would always be an inner light to guide you.”

The newly released recording features the late Queen of Soul singing with The Boys Choir of Harlem. Lyrics include the lines: “You can lie to a child with a smiling face/ Tell me that colour ain’t about a race.”

Adams said he sent the recording to Sony Music’s Creative Officer Clive Davis after he heard the producer was making a film about Franklin’s life, adding that the song’s updated release was timely: “The world hasn’t heard (Franklin’s) full performance and it really needed to be heard. I’m so glad it’s being released, the world needs this right now.”

music-news.com

Noise11.com

Follow Noise11 on Social Media

Noise11 on Instagram

You’ll discover music news first following Noise11 on Twitter

Comment on the news of the day, join Noise11 on Facebook

Related Posts

The Guess Who
The Guess Who To Reunite With Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings For First Time In 23 Years

Canada’s The Guess Who have announced they are getting back together for the first time with Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings in 23 years.

4 hours ago
The Kinks The Journey Part 3
The Kinks Premiere Live Version of ‘Sunny Afternoon’ Ahead of ‘The Journey Part 3’

The Kinks have released a live version of their 1966 hit ‘Sunny Afternoon’ recording at the Royal Albert Hall in 1993.

23 hours ago
Hank Marvin's Gypsy Jazz
Hank Marvin’s Gypsy Jazz To Play Two Shows In Perth

Hank Marvin Gypsy Jazz is playing occasional shows in 2025 with Perth just announced for two September shows.

2 days ago
Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Carnie Wilson Honours Her Father Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson's daughter Carnie Wilson has broken her silence on her father's death.

2 days ago
The Beach Boys, Al Jardine 2012: Photo Ros O'Gorman
The Beach Boys Pay Tribute To Brian Wilson

The Beach Boys have honoured their late co-founder and singer, Brian Wilson.

2 days ago
Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Legendary Beach Boys Founder Brian Wilson Dies At 82

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, one of the most influential songwriters of the past century, has died at the age of 82.

2 days ago
The Rolling Stones, Ros OGorman photographer, Rod Laver Arena
New Rolling Stones Album Is On The Way

The Rolling Stones are working on a new album, after dropping their plans for a huge summer tour.

4 days ago