Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)

Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) was a British band active in the mid-1980s, known primarily for their song "Reality," which gained minor chart success. While the band achieved limited mainstream popularity, they are remembered for their unique blend of pop, funk, and soul influences. The band's name, "Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)," is somewhat unconventional and does not have a clearly established, widely recognized origin or meaning. The parenthetical addition referencing Aretha Franklin suggests an aspirational connection to her powerful and soulful vocal style, implying that the band aimed for a similar level of emotional intensity and conviction in their music. Little information is readily available about the individual band members or their musical backgrounds beyond the context of the group itself. The band seemingly disappeared from the music scene not long after their brief period of prominence.