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Aretha Franklin: Duets

A chance to hear admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart sharing a stage with the Queen of Soul herself.

A chance to hear admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart sharing a stage with the Queen of Soul herself.

The concert took place at New York City's Neederlander Theatre in 1993, as an Aids benefit. Elton, Smokey and Rod provide backing vocals on the first number Chain of Fools.

59 minutes

Last on

Fri 29 Dec 202300:40
BBC Two

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  • Tue 7 Sep 199323:00
    BBC One London
  • Sat 26 Mar 202219:30
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  • Sat 27 Aug 202201:45
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  • Fri 29 Dec 202300:40
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