Aaron Cohen

Author

Author of the book “Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace” about the 1972 album.

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Aretha Franklin recorded her album “Amazing Grace” live at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in South LA in 1972. She was already a big star when she recorded it.

Aretha Franklin recorded her album ‘Amazing Grace’ in LA

Aretha Franklin recorded her album “Amazing Grace” live at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in South LA in 1972. She was already a big star when she recorded it.

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