13. "In addition to what SoWhat said, consider this..." In response to Reply # 2 Wed Apr-15-15 05:26 AM by Boogie Stimuli
Sam Cooke was Aretha's mentor. His first "secular" song was a song called "Lovable", which was originally a gospel song called "Wonderful". Wonderful lyrics: "Wonderful. God is so wonderful" Lovable lyrics: "Lovable. My Girl is so lovable" Exact same melody... just different words. He was performing as a traveling gospel singer at the time. When the church folks heard "Lovable" on the radio, they protesting in the congregation while he was singing "Wonderful". That's when he made his final decision to crossover completely. But don't believe me, just watch... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkZ_EzBJzO0#t=9m
8. "There is (was?) a station in Orlando that played this stuff" In response to Reply # 0
If you're passively listening, you hear all of the sounds & trends of contemporary R&B and hip-hop music. But pay a little closer attention and that bump & grind groove or autotuned jam is for His glory.