Released 10 years ago
Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin · 2016
156 min · 27 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
Soulful gospel harmonies intertwine with Aretha's powerful vocals, creating an uplifting spiritual experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting spiritual journey
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- intimate communal worship feel
- prolonged emotional catharsis
- reflective moments of solace
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek high-energy instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, 'Amazing Grace' was a posthumous album showcasing Aretha Franklin's historic 1972 performance at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church. At this point in her career, Franklin was already an established icon but was rediscovering her roots and faith through this pivotal live recording.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Organ Introduction (On Our Way) 1:35
- 2 Opening Remarks 1:37
- 3 On Our Way 1:59
- 4 Aretha’s Introduction 2:15
- 5 Wholy Holy 6:56
- 6 You’ll Never Walk Alone 8:27
- 7 What a Friend We Have in Jesus 5:56
- 8 Precious Memories 9:03
- 9 How I Got Over 5:30
- 10 Precious Lord, Take My Hand / You’ve Got a Friend 8:37
- 11 Climbing Higher Mountains 3:01
- 12 Amazing Grace 16:11
- 13 My Sweet Lord (instrumental) 2:02
- 14 Give Yourself to Jesus 5:18
Disc 2
- 1 Organ Introduction (On Our Way) / Opening Remarks 2:32
- 2 On Our Way 3:01
- 3 Aretha’s Introduction 3:00
- 4 What a Friend We Have in Jesus 6:19
- 5 Wholly Holy 5:46
- 6 Climbing Higher Mountains 5:26
- 7 God Will Take Care of You 9:00
- 8 Old Landmark 2:57
- 9 Mary, Don’t You Weep 8:21
- 10 Never Grow Old 15:27
- 11 Remarks by Rev. C.L. Franklin 7:52
- 12 Precious Memories 7:50
- 13 My Sweet Lord (instrumental) 0:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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