Queen of Soul Reigns Supreme
by DetroitSoul on 2009-07-13Fox Theatre Detroit - DetroitRating: 4 out of 5There is no doubt why Aretha has retained her title as Queen of Soul, there is simply no comparison to her voice, her presence, her style and her ability to rock. Seeing her in her hometown of Detroit, in the legendary Fox Theatre (which has hosted such luminaries as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5 and numerous Motown Revues) was an unforgettable experience.
The first half of her show focused on classic hits including Respect, Chain of Fools and Think. It took her a few songs to really warm up her voice, but once she did, the old Aretha and that unforgettable voice commanded the show. In her second half she opened with the classic Today I Sing the Blues and a song from her upcoming album (plus a cosutme change - from white gown to black sequined gown). She then took a seat behind the piano and played a tribute to DInah Washington and BB King. She also did a tribute song to Micheal Jackson - a gospel song.
The only disappointment was the small attendance of the show - the theatre was less than half full, a testament to the tough times Detroit is currently facing.