Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo
Aretha Franklin · 1961
34 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A vibrant blend of gospel fervor and jazz sophistication, showcasing Franklin's powerful vocal prowess.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove uplifting emotional resonance vocal showcases with warmth
- Context
- Released on February 27, 1961, 'Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo' was Aretha Franklin's second studio album, following her debut 'Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a gospel-rooted artist to a mainstream soul sensation, laying the groundwork for her future iconic status.
- If you like
- funk, jazz, pop rock
Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1961. A vibrant blend of gospel fervor and jazz sophistication, showcasing Franklin's powerful vocal prowess. This album is notable for cementing Aretha Franklin's reputation as a formidable vocalist, particularly with its successful singles like 'Today I Sing the Blues', which showcased her ability to merge jazz and soul. It received critical acclaim and contributed to her rising popularity, ultimately leading to her landmark albums that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo sound like?
A vibrant blend of gospel fervor and jazz sophistication, showcasing Franklin's powerful vocal prowess. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo by Aretha Franklin notable?
This album is notable for cementing Aretha Franklin's reputation as a formidable vocalist, particularly with its successful singles like 'Today I Sing the Blues', which showcased her ability to merge jazz and soul. It received critical acclaim and contributed to her rising popularity, ultimately leading to her landmark albums that followed. Released on February 27, 1961, 'Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo' was Aretha Franklin's second studio album, following her debut 'Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a gospel-rooted artist to a mainstream soul sensation, laying the groundwork for her future iconic status.
Who is Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo for?
Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, uplifting emotional resonance and vocal showcases with warmth.
How many songs are on Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo?
Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo has 12 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Won't Be Long 3:22
- 2 Over the Rainbow Standout 2:39
- 3 Love Is the Only Thing 2:44
- 4 Sweet Lover 3:21
- 5 All Night Long 3:05
- 6 Who Needs You? 2:49
- 7 Right Now 2:22
- 8 Are You Sure 2:40
- 9 Maybe I'm a Fool 3:16
- 10 It Ain't Necessarily So 3:08
- 11 (Blue) By Myself Standout 2:38
- 12 Today I Sing the Blues Standout 2:45
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