Aretha Sings the Blues
Aretha Franklin · 1980
47 min · 14 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A soulful blend of blues-infused melodies, showcasing Aretha's powerful vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional storytelling
- introspective late-night vibes
- soulful reflective moments
- consistent pacing throughout
- rich, layered vocal expressions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Aretha Franklin was at a pivotal moment in her career when 'Aretha Sings the Blues' was released in 1980. This album came after her commercial peak in the 1970s and marked a return to her R&B roots following a series of pop-oriented records. It was also her first studio album after signing with Arista Records, aiming to re-establish her presence in the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drinking Again 3:29
- 2 Today I Sing the Blues 2:48
- 3 What a Difference a Day Made 3:31
- 4 Without the One You Love 3:36
- 5 Trouble in Mind 2:54
- 6 Muddy Water 2:31
- 7 Only the Lonely 4:54
- 8 I Wonder (Where Are You Tonight) 3:15
- 9 Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside) 3:13
- 10 Take a Look 2:41
- 11 Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning 5:12
- 12 Evil Gal Blues 2:43
- 13 This Bitter Earth 3:37
- 14 Maybe I’m a Fool 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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