A little something from us at Newstalgia to take you into the New Year. It's the legendary Aretha Franklin, kicking off her 1968 European Tour in Stockholm Sweden. The sound is a little dicey the first minute or so (it IS a 1968 tape after all) but it settles in and it's a great concert with Aretha in top form. Here's a list of what she does and who's in the band:

Aretha Franklin - Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, May 2nd 1968, FM.

1st show on '68 Europe Tour
1. Don't Let Me Lose This Dream >
2. Soul Serenade
3. Night Life >
4. Baby, I Love You >
5. Groovin'
6. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
7. Come Back Baby
8. Dr. Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business)
9. Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)
10. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
11. Chain Of Fools >
12. Respect

Performers:
Russell Conway: Trumpet
George Davidson: Drums
Aretha Franklin: Piano, Vocals
Carolyn Franklin: Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Gary Illingworth: Piano

I don't have to tell you not only what a legend she is, but how much all of our prayers are with her for a speedy recovery. And just a reminder of why she will forever be known as The Queen Of Soul.

Happy New Year from the gang at Newstalgia.