Before she signed to ATLANTIC RECORDS in 1966, the undisputed Queen of Soul made ten albums for the Columbia label, starting in 1961. These albums have only appeared briefly on CD, and there is a great demand from Aretha's many fans to have the albums available once more. The concept of 'Unforgettable: A Tribute To Dinah Washington', issued in 1964, is selfexplanatory. DINAH WASHINGTON died in December 1963, having given much support and patronage to the young Aretha. Franklin delivers her unique take on songs made famous by Washington, backed by the cream of NY's finest session musicians. 'Runnin' Out Of Fools' (1964), sees Aretha make twelve well-known songs of the time completely her own. From BACHARACH ("Walk On By") to MOTOWN ("My Guy") via CHARLIE and INEZ FOXX ("Mockingbird"), every track is a masterpiece of interpretation.