Aretha's Gold
Aretha Franklin · 1969
40 min · 14 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A powerful blend of soul, gospel, and R&B that showcases Franklin's unmatched vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady soulful emotional journey
- powerful anthems for empowerment
- nostalgic reflections on love
- uplifting sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer experimental soundscapes
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Aretha Franklin was in the midst of her career peak when 'Aretha's Gold' was released in 1969, following her breakthrough with 'I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)' in 1967. This compilation album highlighted her most significant hits up to that point, solidifying her status as the Queen of Soul amidst a cultural landscape ripe with civil rights movements and feminist awakening.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) 2:44
- 2 Do Right Woman—Do Right Man 3:17
- 3 Respect 2:28
- 4 Dr. Feelgood 3:21
- 5 Baby, I Love You 2:39
- 6 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 2:43
- 7 Chain of Fools 2:47
- 8 Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) 2:25
- 9 Ain’t No Way 4:13
- 10 Think 2:19
- 11 You Send Me 2:28
- 12 The House That Jack Built 2:21
- 13 I Say a Little Prayer 3:33
- 14 See Saw 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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