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From album
Aretha Now
Aretha Franklin · 1968 · Track 3
Details
Duración2:46
ÁlbumAretha Now
Año1968
ISRCUSAT20801208
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The story behind
The version of See Saw that might sound most familiar to you, and which we are going to explore, is the one recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1968. What's interesting about this song is that it wasn't born with her; it was written by Don Covay and Steve Cropper, and Covay himself had performed it before. Franklin's magic here lies in how she took this theme and made it her own, leading it to reach number 9 on the R&B charts and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The production was handled by Jerry Wexler, with arrangements by Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin, who knew how to enhance the voice and feeling of the Queen of Soul.
Aretha Franklin, born in Memphis in 1942 and known as Lady Soul or Queen of Soul, was already an established figure by the mid-1960s. Her interpretation of See Saw, included in her 1968 album Aretha Now, is an example of her impact on music. The song, with a duration of 2:45, became a highlight of her repertoire, showcasing that unique ability to convey emotion and strength through her voice, something that led her to be recognized as one of the most influential artists and one of the greatest singers in history.