A Deeper Love: The Best of Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin · 2009
150 min · 32 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A vibrant collection of soulful anthems and emotional ballads showcasing Franklin's unmatched vocal prowess.
Why this album works
This album not only showcases Franklin's greatest hits but also reached significant commercial success, further solidifying her legacy as the 'Queen of Soul'. The track 'A Deeper Love' received a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, reflecting the album's critical acclaim and cultural impact during a time when Franklin remained a pivotal figure in music.
- Best for
- uplifting anthems for celebration soulful ballads for reflection dynamic shifts in energy
- Context
- Released in 2009, this compilation captures Aretha Franklin during the later years of her illustrious career, following her initial rise to fame in the 1960s. It serves as a retrospective celebration, highlighting her influence and evolution in the genres of soul, R&B, and pop, while also marking a period where she continued to resonate with new generations of listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crystal Gayle· Dean Martin· Nancy Sinatra· Harry Nilsson· Bob Dylan· Cher· Ella Fitzgerald· Diana Ross
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Freeway of Love Standout 5:54
- 2 Who's Zoomin' Who Standout 4:44
- 3 Willing to Forgive 4:11
- 4 Love All the Hurt Away 4:10
- 5 Another Night 4:30
- 6 Here We Go Again 3:32
- 7 Everyday People 3:50
- 8 Get It Right 4:15
- 9 Gimme Your Love 5:20
- 10 Rock-A-Lott 6:22
- 11 Sweet Bitter Love 2:58
- 12 If She Don't Want Your Lovin' 5:37
- 13 Jimmy Lee 5:47
- 14 It's Your Thing 4:16
- 15 It's My Turn 5:32
- 16 Love Me Right 4:08
Disc 2
- 1 A Deeper Love Standout 4:38
- 2 A Rose Is Still a Rose 4:28
- 3 Jump to It 4:16
- 4 Through the Storm 4:22
- 5 What a Fool Believes 5:14
- 6 Come to Me 3:42
- 7 United Together 5:03
- 8 If Ever a Love There Was 4:47
- 9 Honey 4:11
- 10 Jumpin' Jack Flash 5:07
- 11 Never Leave You Again 4:29
- 12 This Is for Real 4:47
- 13 Ever Changing Times 5:12
- 14 Every Girl (Wants My Guy) 6:27
- 15 Doctor's Orders 4:34
- 16 I Dreamed a Dream 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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