The Queen of Soul was riding one of the most creatively fertile stretches of her career. Three months earlier, she had recorded Amazing Grace over two nights in Los Angeles — a live gospel album that would sell over two million copies and become the best-selling gospel record ever. By the time she hit SUNY Albany in April, she was also coming off a string of crossover hits including “Rock Steady” and “Day Dreaming.” Aretha Franklin at 30, with the entire kingdom of American music at her feet.
Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York
