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Queen of Soul provides rousing performance
By Nekesa Mumbi Moody The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Too often, tributes to great entertainers are given when the performer is way past his or her prime, unable to recreate the magic for which the performer is so revered.
But Aretha Franklin, now in the fourth decade of her recording career, reaffirmed why she is worthy of all the hyperbole and praise heaped upon her as she was celebrated at "Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin" on Tuesday night at Radio City Music Hall.
One of the most entertaining moments featured Franklin with a bevy of jazz greats, including Herbie Hancock and Roy Haynes. As Franklin scatted and improvised during the number, she made it clear that there was no genre she couldn't master.
The VHI special, shown live on the cable network, was its fourth annual celebration of women singers. It featured an all-star cast, including Janet Jackson, members of the Backstreet Boys, Marc Anthony and Celia Cruz, Mary J. Blige, newcomer Nelly Furtado and recent Grammy nominee Jill Scott.
Scott had the formidable task of covering Franklin's classic "A Natural Woman," a difficult feat for even the most talented singer. But the R&B singer pulled it off, in part because of her stunning voice and her own sassy style, reminiscent of Franklin herself.
This time, things were more balanced. Except for the appearance of the Backstreet Boys' Howie Dorough, A.J. McLean and Kevin Richardson, who seemed out of place when they joined Franklin to sing "Chain of Fools," her duet partners held their own, smart enough not to try to match Franklin note-for-note. A good example was Blige, the reigning Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, who matched Franklin's grit and emotional depth on the wrenching song, "Do Right Woman. Do Right Man."
But despite the array of hot talent, it was Franklin's voice — rich and deep, and as full-bodied as ever — that provided the night's most rousing moments, churning out classic hits like "Respect" and "Ain't No Way" with gospel-like fervor or recreating her dazzling performance of "Nessun Dorma" at the 1989 Grammy Awards.
Collaborations with Franklin were few, and for good reason — the last time she appeared on the "Divas" special, in 1998, her performance relegated the other performers into mere backup singers.
Unfortunately, toward the end of the night, many members of the audience proved uninterested in the gospel influence which makes Franklin the truly unique diva that she is.
As the show ran into its third hour, the all-star finale became an impromptu church session, attendees were streaming out of the concert hall.
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10.Wound cover
14.Continental money
15.Ms. Astraire
16.Kinks hit
17.Author Blyton
18.Empirical philosopher
19.Abu Dhabi ruler
20.Adulturer
22.Doc-to-be
24.Prevailing movements
26.Line or Date
27.Atrezas Musica
30.Musical piece
32.Actor Wallach
34.Tour segment
36.Learned
38.Pipe ibow
40.Caustic stuff
42.Singer Ocasek
43.Dolores ___ Rio
44.Portuguese wine
45.Boston hrs.
47.On the (feeing)
48.Movers and shakers
50.List elements
52.Tue up
55.Mariner
56.Stop
60.Haul-launched bombs
64.Carnegie or Murphy
65.Actress Uta
67.Barnako's land
68.12/24 and 12/31
69.Change for the better
70.Plan of land
71.Part of R&R
72.Nep and ebb
73.Immoral acts
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9 Ooze
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14 Thousands of millions
15 Abatement
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17 Abound
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19 Temperate
20 "Exodus" author
21 Bronte heroeine
21 First, reverse,
22 Final
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56 Goodnight girl
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59 Be__ as it may...
60 "Persistence of
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