Carolyn Franklin – Sunshine Holiday / Deal With It 45 (Soul Brother) 7″ Vinyl

Carolyn Franklyn was younger sister of Aretha Franklin for whom she recorded backgrounds in addition to her own solo albums between 1969 and 1976. Carolyn is credited as being an inspiration for Aretha’s classic “Angel” on which she sings.

While a significant songwriter and background artist to both Aretha and other artists in 60s and 70s, she is highly regarded for both “Sunshine Holiday” and “Deal With It”, neither of which have been released on 7” single before.

“Sunshine Holiday” is highly sought after by both two-step and rare groove fans alike, more so now on 7”, while “Deal With It” appeals by contrast to a funk base. Both songs are taken from her 1976 album “If You Want Me”, though recorded in 1973 hence an earthier feel (Carolyn comparable to Marva Whitney’s style on “Deal With It”) yet with quality arrangements by Jimmy Radcliff – Soul Brother