Andrew’s Substack

My musings on music: old, new, and everything in between. Reviews, retrospectives, and probably a few rants. An evolving experience.

By Andrew Martone

· Launched 3 years ago

The Night I Talked To Aretha, 10 Years Later

I got exactly one shot, and for two brief minutes, talked to Aretha Franklin.

Recent posts

Madonna Takes Times Square and TriBeCa Film Festival
New song and short film premiered as Confessions II approaches
Jun 6•Andrew Martone

Album Review: Jessie Ware's Superbloom
Jessie Ware’s transformation to disco diva continues on her sixth LP.
Apr 20•Andrew Martone

Retrospective

The Night I Talked To Aretha, 10 Years Later
I got exactly one shot, and for two brief minutes, talked to Aretha Franklin.
Jun 16•Andrew Martone

Aretha Franklin's 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' Turns 40
As the 80’s trudged onward, Aretha Franklin reassembled herself back into a commercial juggernaut in the music industry.
Jul 9, 2025•Andrew Martone