By Matt_in_Brooklyn (172.168.180.168) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 11:21 am:

Hi, everyone,
I'm writing a book about Aretha and am having difficulty confirming one piece of information -- I thought someone on this board might be able to help me. It's been widely reported that Aretha sang at Martin Luther King's funeral. But in fact, she didn't sing at the actual funeral; she sang at a later memorial service. Does anyone know where and when exactly that service occurred? I've seen footage: It's in a church, Aretha's in a white outfit, singing "Precious Lord," and Coretta Scott King and her kids are in the front pew. I just can't figure out the specifics of this performance. If anyone has any information, I would really, really appreciate it. Send me an email at matt@actualmedia.net or just post here. Thanks a lot, everyone.

By JoB (63.168.103.2) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 01:59 am:

...I always thought it was at the actual funeral that she sang, also...thanks for clearing that up :o)

By John Barry Sheffield (195.92.168.167) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 03:39 am:

I always thought Aretha sang at The Funeral Service, I am just listenig to the Funeral Service CD, but it is not included.

Currently I am reading the autobiography of Rev Ralph Albernathy (What another True Man) he describes how that sad day had a lot of tensions sadly, but he does not mention Aretha so far.

Regards John

By eugene brown (64.7.167.66) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 11:59 am:

Mr. Sheffield how can I get a copy of that CD?
That's some great historical stuff to have

By John Barry Sheffield (195.92.168.169) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 12:36 pm:

Hi Eugene

A Pleasure - It was issued by a company called PAUL WINLEY RECORDS, P.O.Box 1241, New York,
NY 10027 - PW CD 2001

Title: Dr Martin Luther King Jr Funeral Services

It is not the best of quaility, I got mine still sealed via "Songearch" but enter the details in "Google" and I am sure you will find it.

Regards John

I keep searching for the MOTOWN CD - HIS GREAT SPEECH - someone must have a copy they do not play any longer, or a store with a copy in box or on a shelf???? please!