A Woman Falling Out of Love
Aretha Franklin · 2011
61 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Franklin's enduring vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady emotional build throughout heartfelt reflections on love for introspective afternoons
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'A Woman Falling Out of Love' marked Aretha Franklin's final studio album, coming after a long career that began in the late 1950s. At this point, she was celebrated as the 'Queen of Soul', yet faced health challenges that would affect her public performances. This album represents a poignant culmination of her life's work, blending classic soul with contemporary themes.
- If you like
- funk, jazz, pop rock
A Woman Falling Out of Love is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 2011. Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Franklin's enduring vocal prowess and emotional depth. The album reflects Franklin's lasting influence on R&B and soul music, and it received critical acclaim for its heartfelt delivery and production quality. Notably, it includes the single 'How Long I've Been Waiting', which showcased her ability to connect with both new listeners and long-time fans, further cementing her legacy in popular music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Woman Falling Out of Love sound like?
Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Franklin's enduring vocal prowess and emotional depth. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes A Woman Falling Out of Love by Aretha Franklin notable?
The album reflects Franklin's lasting influence on R&B and soul music, and it received critical acclaim for its heartfelt delivery and production quality. Notably, it includes the single 'How Long I've Been Waiting', which showcased her ability to connect with both new listeners and long-time fans, further cementing her legacy in popular music. Released in 2011, 'A Woman Falling Out of Love' marked Aretha Franklin's final studio album, coming after a long career that began in the late 1950s. At this point, she was celebrated as the 'Queen of Soul', yet faced health challenges that would affect her public performances. This album represents a poignant culmination of her life's work, blending classic soul with contemporary themes.
Who is A Woman Falling Out of Love for?
A Woman Falling Out of Love works well if you're into steady emotional build throughout, heartfelt reflections on love and for introspective afternoons.
How many songs are on A Woman Falling Out of Love?
A Woman Falling Out of Love has 12 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How Long I’ve Been Waiting Standout 5:19
- 2 Sweet Sixteen 5:10
- 3 This You Should Know 4:15
- 4 U Can’t See Me 5:05
- 5 A Summer Place 4:38
- 6 The Way We Were 5:28
- 7 New Day 4:17
- 8 Put It Back Together Again 6:15
- 9 Faithful Standout 6:31
- 10 His Eyes Is on the Sparrow Standout 6:09
- 11 When 2 Become One 4:56
- 12 My Country ’Tis of Thee 2:56
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