Aretha's Best
Aretha Franklin · 2001
70 min · 20 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A soulful tapestry weaving together powerful vocals with timeless melodies across genres from funk to gospel.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for sing-along moments soulful warmth for gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Aretha's Best' is a compilation album that showcases Aretha Franklin's remarkable career spanning over four decades. By this time, she had already established herself as the ‘Queen of Soul’ with a string of classic hits, making this collection a testament to her enduring influence in music and culture.
- If you like
- funk, jazz, pop rock
Aretha's Best is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 2001. A soulful tapestry weaving together powerful vocals with timeless melodies across genres from funk to gospel. 'Aretha's Best' achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard R&B charts and reaffirming Franklin's impact on the genre. The album serves not only as a celebration of her legacy but also as an introduction for new listeners to her most celebrated tracks. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aretha's Best sound like?
A soulful tapestry weaving together powerful vocals with timeless melodies across genres from funk to gospel. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes Aretha's Best by Aretha Franklin notable?
'Aretha's Best' achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard R&B charts and reaffirming Franklin's impact on the genre. The album serves not only as a celebration of her legacy but also as an introduction for new listeners to her most celebrated tracks. Released in 2001, 'Aretha's Best' is a compilation album that showcases Aretha Franklin's remarkable career spanning over four decades. By this time, she had already established herself as the ‘Queen of Soul’ with a string of classic hits, making this collection a testament to her enduring influence in music and culture.
Who is Aretha's Best for?
Aretha's Best works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, for sing-along moments and soulful warmth for gatherings.
How many songs are on Aretha's Best?
Aretha's Best has 20 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Respect Standout 2:25
- 2 Think 2:19
- 3 Freeway of Love 5:52
- 4 Baby, I Love You 2:43
- 5 A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like) 2:45
- 6 Day Dreaming 4:00
- 7 I Say a Little Prayer Standout 3:35
- 8 The House that Jack Built 2:21
- 9 (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone 2:26
- 10 Spanish Harlem 3:34
- 11 Jump to It 4:16
- 12 I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me) 4:01
- 13 Chain of Fools 2:49
- 14 Rock Steady 3:14
- 15 Who’s Zoomin’ Who 4:44
- 16 Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) 3:27
- 17 I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) 2:51
- 18 Call Me 3:56
- 19 Do Right Woman-Do Right Man 3:16
- 20 Bridge Over Troubled Water 5:33
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