Aretha Franklin Live in Cologne: An unforgettable evening full of respect!

Aretha Franklin Live in Cologne: An unforgettable evening full of respect!

Köln-Lindenthal, Deutschland - On June 13, 2025, a very special musical event was announced in Cologne-Lindenthal. Ron Williams and Darnita Williams performed in the "Good Mood Records" record shop and presented their new song "Ain’t But the One" from the show "Respect - The Aretha Franklin Story". This event not only offered the fans a foretaste of the upcoming Cologne summer festival, which takes place from July 29 to August 3, 2025 in the Philharmonie, but also a homage to the legendary Aretha Franklin.

"Good Mood Records" is known for his specialization in music from the 50s to 80s and is operated by Michele Sander. In the five years since its opening, the shop has established itself for a meeting point for rock’n’roll, blues and soul fans. Ron Williams, an accomplished artist with over five decades experience as an actor, cabaret artist, singer and moderator, emphasized Aretha Franklin's impressive musical heritage in his performance. Darnita Williams, who can look back on 35 years of experience and worked with greats such as Morgan Freeman and Mariah Carey, spoke about the honor and challenge of interpreting the songs of the "Queen of Soul" live.

A look at Aretha Franklin's legacy

Aretha Franklin is not only known for her incomparable voice, but also for its influence on social development in the United States. The publication of her song "Respect" in April 1967 is a turning point in her career. The song based on the original of Otis Redding quickly developed into a hymn of civil rights and women's movement. Franklin transformed Reddings Machinery into a powerful message that went beyond the social norms of their time. Biography.com emphasizes that Franklin caused an identity change of the song through her unique interpretation, which even recognized Redding itself.

The song "Respect" not only became a commercial success and stayed in the Billboard charts for 12 weeks, but also became a symbol of empowerment and solidarity. The recordings took place, among other things, with the joint vocals of their sisters Carolyn and Erma, which contributed to the unique timbre of the piece. Aretha Franklin, who previously toured Martin Luther King Jr., used her music to address social issues and to give weight weight. The film "Respect", in which Jennifer Hudson plays the leading role, impressively shows Aretha's path from the traumatized child to the "Queen of Soul", who only found her artistic freedom under the Atlantic producer Jerry Wexler.

an evening full of memories and emotions

ron Williams will not only present the new song in his performance, but also tell stories about Aretha Franklin and her impressive career. His intervening explanations between the songs promise to give the audience a deep insight into the life and the challenges of the musical icon. It becomes a journey through the 1960s that was characterized by fighting and triumphs.

"Good Mood Records" offered the perfect setting in this context to celebrate Aretha Franklin's musical verses. The anticipation for the show "Respect - The Aretha Franklin Story" is growing and can be felt with every further event in Cologne. The Cologne team can look forward to an unforgettable journey into the world of soul music, which not only maintains, but also stimulates thought.