Released in 1972, Young, Gifted and Black became one of Aretha Franklin's defining albums, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard R&B chart, earning Gold certification, and winning Aretha the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Featuring classics like "Rock Steady," "Day Dreaming," and the title track, the album blends soul, gospel, funk, and pop with remarkable musicianship.
The bass duties are led primarily by the incomparable Chuck Rainey, whose tasteful grooves drive much of the record, while Eric Gale and Robert "Pops" Popwell contribute memorable performances that perfectly complement Aretha's voice. Together with musicians including Bernard Purdie, Donny Hathaway, Billy Preston, Cornell Dupree, and The Memphis Horns, they helped create one of the greatest soul albums ever recorded.
This 48-page eBook features complete bass transcriptions of 11 of 12 songs from the original release in standard notation and TAB. Also available as a 30-page Notation-Only version.
Notation & TAB
48-page PDF.
Notation-Only Version: 30 pages
Includes:
Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)
Day Dreaming
Rock Steady
Young, Gifted and Black
All the King's Horses
A Brand New Me
April Fools
I've Been Loving You Too Long
The Long and Winding Road
Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
Border Song (Holy Moses)
