Aretha Franklin Vinyls, Books, and More That You Should Own

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Aretha Franklin Vinyls, Books, and More That You Should Own

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Aretha Franklin was the kind of shooting star that sprints through the atmosphere only once in a lifetime. Born on March 25, 1942, the talented singer-songwriter honed her craft in church, and became an icon whose music will continue to inspire legions of recording artists for generations to come.

In a career of more than 60 years, the Queen of Soul sold over 75 million records, won 18 Grammys, became the first female Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and amassed a collection of legendary hits soundtracking our lives with timeless anthems such as “Respect,” “Do Right Woman,” and “Rock Steady.”

Franklin’s death from pancreatic cancer in 2018 was a devastating loss to the music world, but her memory lives on through her work. The legendary soul singer, activist and mother, was outspoken about everything from who she wanted to play her in a biopic, to refusing to go on stage without her purse. Yet Franklin was deeply protective over her personal life, and never publicly confirmed that she was battling cancer. Her funeral played like a royal affair complete with an exclusive guest list of Franklin’s family, friends, political figures, and performances from Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Fantasia, Ariana Grande, Faith Hill, Yolanda Adams, and more.

This year brings two new projects centered around Franklin. The first, NatGeo’s “Genius: Aretha,” premiered on March 21. Cynthia Erivo stars in the eight episode mini-series that portrays Franklin’s relationship with her preacher father, C.L. Franklin, from childhood through to adulthood; her marriage to second husband Ted White, and her introduction to music producer Jerry Wexler (Franklin’s family has denounced the project). “Genius: Aretha” is currently streaming on Hulu, along with the 2019 documentary “Amazing Grace.” If you’re not already signed up for Hulu, subscriptions start at $5.99 a month, or $59.99 a year. “Amazing Grace” is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime.

Later this year, will come the release of the “Respect” biopic starring Jennifer Hudson, but it remains to be seen if the film will receive a theatrical or streaming release (or both).

To mark what would have been Franklin’s 79th birthday, we rounded up a collection of vinyls, books and more merchandise that needs to be in your music library, and overall collection. This roster isn’t just for Franklin fans though, the items below act as a gift guide for anyone looking to purchase a unique item for that special someone.

See our list below.

Aretha Franklin Shades Poster

Available in small, medium and large sizes, this custom cut poster features the iconic photo from the “Yeah!” album, originally released in 1967.

“Aretha Franklin Gold” Vinyl

Released in 1969, the “Aretha Franklin: Gold” album compiles hits such as “Respect,” “Ain’t No Way,” and “Think.” Franklin recorded most of these tracks at Atlantic Studios in New York City. For “Do Right Woman,” and “I Never Loved a Man (The Way That I Love You), Franklin traveled to Muscle Shoals, Alabama to record at Famed Recording Studios, the historic studio where other music legends Little Richard, Otis Redding, and Etta James recorded music. Just 24 years old at the time, Franklin brought the magic touch to her 1967 recording session of “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)”. The song became Franklin’s first hit single as it cracked the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, and topped the R&B songs chart.

“Young, Gifted And Black” Opaque Mustard Yellow Vinyl

Borrowing its title from the Nina Simone song, “Young Gifted and Black” became a pivotal album in Franklin’s catalog. The Grammy-winning LP was released in 1972 and includes Franklin’s cover of Simone’s song. The rendition became an anthem for ongoing civil rights activism, and became identified with the Black Power Movement. The album was a sonic departure from the heavy gospel influence on Franklin’s earlier projects, and unlocked a uniquely soulful period for the Queen of Soul. This mustard yellow vinyl features ”Day Dreaming,” “Chain Of Fools,” and other soul stirring tracks.

“Aretha Franklin: The Singles Collection 1967-1970” Vinyl

There’s no question that the late ‘60s solidified the start of Franklin’s superstar era. Her version of “Respect” (originally recorded by Ottis Redding) became a signature song in her catalog, and earned Franklin two Grammys in 1968. She went on to win a Grammy every year thereafter until 1972.

“Amazing Grace” Blu-Ray

This 2019 documentary, directed by Sydney Pollack and Alan Elliott, presents the live recording of Franklin’s luminary gospel album “Amazing Grace.” The footage was filmed during Franklin’s stirring performance at The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, California, in 1972.

“Aretha: The Queen of Soul a Life in Photographs” by Meredith Ochs

A fascinating portrait of Franklin’s life captured through photos, and spanning across six decades, the introspective photo book, by Meredith Ochs, offers a wide shot of Franklin’s story. Included among the 85 photos are insightful text exploring the icon’s numerous honors, awards, and causes, alongside her advocacy for civil rights and the arts, beginning with her formative years in Detroit and recording career from the ‘50s until her death in 2018.

“Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul” by Mark Bego

For “New York Times” best-selling author Mark Bego, his biography on Franklin was 40 years in the making. Bego first wrote about Franklin back when he was a journalism student assigned to review her “Young Gifted & Black” album. Unbeknownst to Bego, he would spend decades covering her career. He first interviewed Franklin at her home in Detroit in 1985. “Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul” was then published in 1989, notable for being the first full biography on Franklin. The book has been updated a few times over the years since, to include more of the soul singer’s accolades, career highlights, and her passing.

“Aretha’s Greatest Hits” Vinyl

As the third of over two dozen compilation albums that Franklin released over her illustrious music career, “Aretha’s Greatest Hits” was a roundup of earlier recordings such as “Baby I Love You,” and “Dr. Feel Good,” along with three song covers recorded specifically for the album: “Spanish Harlem,” “You’re All I Need to Get By,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Atlantic Records released “Aretha’s Greatest Hits” in 1971.

“Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings” Vinyl

Anyone looking to get swept up in the awe-inspiring sounds of Franklin’s pivotal gospel LP should listen to “Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings.” This musical behemoth, with four vinyl records included, features all 27 unedited tracks from the original recording. The set features legendary performances of “How I Got Over,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” and her charting rendition of “Wholy Holy.” Franklin’s 1972 release became one of the most successful gospel albums in history, selling over two million copies.

“The Queen Next Door: Aretha Franklin, An Intimate Portrait” by Linda Soloman

“I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage,” Franklin once said. This sprawling book, by photojournalist Linda Soloman, includes a forward penned by Burt Bacharach. Solomon, a fellow Detroit native, first met Franklin as a columnist for the “Detroit News” in 1983. The two forged a friendship, and Soloman became a personal photographer for Franklin. “The Queen Next Door,” showcases the down-to-earth side of the larger-than-life figure and her deep love of family.

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What does “organic” really mean when we talk about organic food?

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Organic food is no longer a niche market.

Sales of organic food products in the European Union have more than doubled over the last decade – from €16.3 billion in 2008 to €37.4 billion in 2018 – and demand continues to grow.

However, many Europeans are still unsure of what “organic” really means. Is it natural? Free of pesticides? Locally grown?

Well not exactly. Here are some of the conditions food products must meet in order to be considered organic in the EU:

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No synthetic fertilisers

Natural fertilisers, such as compost and seaweed derivatives, are essential to maintaining fertile and healthy soil. So organic food must be grown with these products, rather than synthetic fertilisers that are used in conventional farming, and which tend to be made of harsher chemical ingredients including nitrogen compounds, phosphorus, and potassium.

“Organic farming improves soil structures and quality and enhances biodiversity. Studies have shown that organic farming present 30% more of biodiversity in the fields”, explains Elena Panichi, Head of Unit at DG Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI).

No synthetic pesticides

Farmers need to fight weeds and pests. Organic farmers are only allowed to use naturally-derived pesticides, made from plants, animals, microorganisms, or minerals.

“These chemicals are of a natural origin. For instance, essential oils, plant extracts, that are listed in the relevant regulation, and are authorised, following a process that implies a scientific committee to assess the effect on the environment”, says Panichi.

Organic farms also have techniques such as crop rotation, or planting different crops on the same plot of land, to help to prevent soil-borne diseases.

Natural predators, such as ladybugs, can also be an effective method of pest control.

However, it is important to remember that just because something is “natural”, it doesn’t automatically make it harmless to either people or the environment.

No GMOs

To be certified as “organic”, food cannot contain products made from genetically modified crops.

This rule is the same for organic meat and other livestock products. Besides, the animals are to be raised on 100% organic feed.

Antibiotics as a last resort

The animals we eat, or whose products we consume, need to be kept disease-free. Many conventional farmers routinely use antibiotics for disease prevention. These can end up making their way into the food chain.

Excessive antibiotics are not good for people or animals because they can help create superbugs. Antimicrobial resistance is a global concern. Every year, around 33, 000 people die in the EU, due to infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

On organic farms, the use of antibiotics is severely restricted. Farmers control disease by limiting the number of animals they raise and using methods such as a healthy diet for their livestock. They are only allowed to use antibiotics when absolutely necessary for an animal’s health, in order to avoid suffering, and when natural remedies such as phytotherapeutic and homoeopathic medicines are not effective.

“If in conventional [farming], sometimes antibiotics are given as preventive tools, in organics, antibiotics can be given as a last resort if there are no other methods to intervene. Normally, the higher animal welfare standards applied in organics already keep animals in a healthier status that prevent the use of antibiotics”, explains Panichi.

However, studies have shown that antibiotic use on farms is on the decline. Sales of animal antibiotics in the EU have fallen by more than 34% between 2011 and 2018.

Better animal welfare

Organic farmers must provide the environmental conditions necessary for animals to express their natural behaviour, such as adequate outdoor space. This is not compulsory in conventional farming.

There are additional rules such as the prohibition on caging or mutilation unless absolutely necessary for health reasons.

What “organic” doesn’t mean

Locally grown

Europeans are the second largest consumers of organic in the world. Local supply can’t meet demand yet, so a large number of organic products are imported.

China, Ukraine, Dominican Republic and Ecuador are the main EU trade partners for organic food imports.

“Green” packaging

Words like “natural”, “green” or “eco” on labels and packaging do not necessarily mean a product is organic.

Healthy

There’s a wide range of organic product on supermarket shelves, from burgers to pizzas, from cheese to wine. The health implications of consuming excess fats, salt or sugar don’t disappear just because a food product is organic. Too much fat, salt and sugar is still bad for you, whether it is organic or not.

How can you be sure that the “organic” food you’re buying is actually organic?

The most reliable way to know if a product is organic is if it has this official EU logo.

The white leaf on a green background means that EU rules on production, processing, handling and distribution, have been followed and that the product contains at least 95% organic ingredients. This logo can only be used on products that have been certified by an authorised control agency or body.

Some countries have also created their own organic logos. They are optional and complementary to the EU’s leaf. This is the French one, for instance.

New rules coming in 2022

EU rules on organic production will change soon. In 2022, Europe will have legislation with stricter controls.

Panichi believes it will bring a “substantial improvement” to the organic sector.

“We have to bear in mind that the new organic legislation is not a revolution, but it’s an evolution of the organic legislation that started in the past years and has been kept evolving together with the sector”.

The new legislation will harmonise rules for non-EU and EU producers. It will also simplify procedures for small farms in order to attract new producers, thanks to a new system of group validation.

The list of organic foods is expected to grow, with the addition of products such as salt and cork. The possibility of certifying insects as organic is also expected in the rules.

What is the future of organics?

“Surfaces in Europe are increasing or as well as all over the world, and they are increasing at a fast pace,” says Panichi.

As part of its Farm To Fork strategy, the EU has committed to increasing organic production, with the goal of 25% of all agricultural land being used for organic farming by 2030. In 2019, it was only around 8%.

By 2030, Europe also aims to reduce the use of harmful chemicals and hazardous pesticides by 50%.

Buying organic food is still too expensive for many. One of Farm To Fork’s main goals is to make healthy, sustainable food more accessible and affordable to all Europeans. A French from 2019 shows that a basket of eight organic fruits and eight organic vegetables is, on average, twice as expensive as a basket of non-organic products.

Note: The requirements listed in this article are just some of the conditions necessary for a product to be considered organic. If you want to know more about what is needed to obtain the green logo, please check the EU regulation.

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MEPs clear another hurdle for the COVID-19 recovery plan

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MEPs clear another hurdle for the COVID-19 recovery plan | News | European Parliament

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Parliament will vote on three laws on implementing the EU’s Own Resources system, paving the way for its reform and the introduction of new sources of EU revenue.

MEPs will debate and vote on three regulations dealing with the implementation of the reformed system of EU revenue. The laws will work in conjunction with the key Own Resources Decision (ORD), approved by Parliament in September and by Council in December 2020, currently in the process of being ratified by the member states (ratification tracker here). The ORD will also enable the EU to borrow €750 billion for the “Next Generation EU” recovery plan.

The three laws include provisions on calculating and simplifying the EU’s revenue, on managing cash flow, and on monitoring and inspection rights. These are needed to ensure the EU budget’s reformed revenue side continues to function smoothly.

Through these votes, Parliament will speed up the reform of the EU’s revenue, allowing the “Next Generation EU” recovery fund, worth €750 billion, to be used. In addition, new sources of revenue will provide new financing for the EU budget, such as a levy on plastic, and help repay the debt created by the recovery fund. MEPs are expected to appeal to EU countries to ratify the “Own Resources Decision” as soon as possible.

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MEPs ready to take Commission to court for failing to protect EU budget | News | European Parliament

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Drug use among older persons a ‘hidden epidemic’, narcotics experts warn

The independent expert body also highlighted the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the global supply of medicines, and on the well-being of people with mental health and substance abuse disorders.

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An ‘alarming trend’

“The pandemic has caused great harm to the health and the well-being of older people. However, there is also a hidden epidemic of drug use affecting this population group. Drug use and drug-related deaths among older people have been on the rise, as has the number of older people in treatment for drug use problems,” said Cornelis de Joncheere, the INCB President.

As the world grows older, drug use among people over 65 has also grown. The report found increased use of pain relievers, tranquilizers and sedatives among this demographic. Older people with substance use problems also face unique age-related issues, including isolation or physical challenges.

To reverse this “alarming trend”, the INCB has recommended that governments step up research on drug use among older persons, who are largely overlooked in drug use surveys, and improve access to health and treatment services for them.

Accessing treatment

Meanwhile, demand for some controlled medicines has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has also caused disruptions in global supply chains. Health services and access to medication, including for persons with mental health and substance use disorders, have been affected. The INCB underscored that governments must ensure these populations have continued access to prevention and treatment services during the global crisis.

With rising demand for COVID-19 therapeutics further reducing the availability of some medicines that contain controlled substances, countries are urged to review their forecasted demand for these treatments, and to streamline administrative and logistical requirements.

New online drug trade

The INCB reported on other by-products of the pandemic, such as the growth in online drug dealing through encrypted communications by organized crime groups.

Drug users are also using the dark web, social media and online forums to obtain illicit substances. Travel restrictions and physical distancing measures have also led to shortages of some drugs, and higher prices on the illicit market. At the same time, overdose rates have risen due to the decreased purity of illicit drug supplies and use of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid.

The deteriorating drug control situation in Afghanistan continues to be a concern. The country accounted for nearly 85 per cent of global opium production over the past five years, and illicit production remained high during 2019.

The INCB urged the international community to provide technical and financial assistance to support drug control efforts there.

“If illicit drug cultivation and production, drug trafficking, drug use and drug use disorders in Afghanistan are not comprehensively addressed, broader efforts on sustainable development, prosperity and peace in Afghanistan are unlikely to be effective,” Mr. de Joncheere warned.

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Aretha Franklin Vinyls, Books, and More That You Should Own

Aretha Franklin Shades Poster

“Aretha Franklin Gold” Vinyl

“Aretha Franklin: The Singles Collection 1967-1970” Vinyl

“Amazing Grace” Blu-Ray

“Aretha’s Greatest Hits” Vinyl