(The cloche, decorated with a Swarovski crystal encrusted bow, cost $179 (£129) and came from Mr Song Millinery in Detroit, the Motor City, where Luke Song has been making hats for 25 years.)
The hat is beautifully coordinated with the pearl earrings. But Aretha can really wear anything she likes, because she always will look spectacular. Beyonce who?
Thanks Linda for getting the hat details - you're a star. And when I have an occasion for such a hat I intent to go straight to Detroit. Indeed, it's SUCH a hat I think I ought to invent an occasion for it.
The tune she sang is, of course, identical to England's national anthem, so I'm wondering if a similarly soulful, gospel-driven version of "God Save the Queen" has been ever been recorded? Anyone know?
I was surprised when I realised it was the tune of the National Anthem. I haven't heard anything similar to that but I have heard an eighteenth century version on one of those turn the handle music boxes which was at twice the speed we sing it now and embellished with all sorts of twiddly bits.
Long Live the Queen of Soul!
ReplyDeleteThat voice! It says everything there is to be said about the African American - hell, the human - experience. And the hat is a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteI thought the hat was magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThe hat is beautifully coordinated with the pearl earrings. But Aretha can really wear anything she likes, because she always will look spectacular.
ReplyDeleteBeyonce who?
I LOVED her hat! It's extravagant but really not too flashy by some weird miracle of fashion. Maybe it was the gray + sparkles combo?
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda for getting the hat details - you're a star. And when I have an occasion for such a hat I intent to go straight to Detroit. Indeed, it's SUCH a hat I think I ought to invent an occasion for it.
ReplyDeleteShe did look stupendous!
ReplyDeleteLOVED it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous hat; but it should have been Jennifer Hudson up there. love & respect to them both
ReplyDeleteYes, she is the Queen of Soul
ReplyDeleteThe tune she sang is, of course, identical to England's national anthem, so I'm wondering if a similarly soulful, gospel-driven version of "God Save the Queen" has been ever been recorded? Anyone know?
None of the (straight) men I've spoken to liked it, but I thought it was great.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised when I realised it was the tune of the National Anthem. I haven't heard anything similar to that but I have heard an eighteenth century version on one of those turn the handle music boxes which was at twice the speed we sing it now and embellished with all sorts of twiddly bits.
ReplyDeleteThe great, inimitable Sister Ree, carrying on the proud tradition of the Church Lady Hat.
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