Aretha Franklin
disproved the notion that once you leave the church, you can't go back. She returned in triumph on this 1972 double album, making what might be her greatest release ever in any style. Her voice was chilling, making it seem as if God and the angels were conducting a service alongside
Franklin
,
Rev. James Cleveland
the Southern California Community Choir
, and everyone else in attendance. Her versions of
"How I Got Over"
and
"You've Got a Friend"
are legendary. ~ Ron Wynn