How old was Aretha Franklin when she released her first single? Who recorded the original version of I Say A Little Prayer? What label did Sam Cooke want Franklin to sign with? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that celebrates one of the most joyful songs ever recorded. WARNING: This episode contains traces of Glen Campbell.

Featured artists [in alphabetical order]:

Meg Birch
Buskaid
Percy Faith
Aretha Franklin
Talisha Karrer
Ladies Of Soul
Lianne La Havas
Acantha Lang
Anne Murray
Serendipia Jazz Quartet
Connie Talbot
Dionne Warwick

Hidden track: Aretha Franklin medley

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SSN: I Say A Little Prayer

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