He told EW what it was like to record with the late legend.
We were both in our mid-20s.
She was nice sort of shy-ish so there wasnt a lot of talking.
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But she had such command of that voice and piano.
It was a fun day.
It was just free flowing.
The three albums I played on, she never said to play this or do that.
It was never a lot of work.
I dont know what homework she did beforehand.
I just know she sang it once or twice and was done.
It was a great vocal arrangement.
Many years past and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame did a tribute for her.
I was in the house band.
She came in with her entourage.
She stopped her whole security and we took a photo together.
Aretha was telling these people who I was and what relationship I had to her recordings.
They were friendly and excited.
So, yeah I did see her and she was, you know, she was all right.
