Aretha's Greatest Hits
Aretha Franklin · 1971
45 min · 14 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A powerful blend of soul, gospel, and R&B that showcases Franklin's unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- sing-along anthems with friends
- cathartic vocal performances
- for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- dislike emotional vocal expression
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 9, 1971, 'Aretha's Greatest Hits' marked a significant milestone in Aretha Franklin's career as her first compilation album. By this time, she had solidified her status as the Queen of Soul with multiple chart-topping singles, following her breakthrough with 'I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)' in 1967.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spanish Harlem 3:30
- 2 Chain of Fools 2:45
- 3 Don’t Play That Song 2:48
- 4 I Say a Little Prayer 3:30
- 5 Dr. Feelgood 3:18
- 6 Let It Be 3:28
- 7 Do Right Woman - Do Right Man 3:15
- 8 Bridge Over Troubled Water 5:31
- 9 Respect 2:26
- 10 Baby I Love You 2:39
- 11 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 2:39
- 12 I Never Loved a Man (the Way I Love You) 2:47
- 13 You’re All I Need to Get By 3:34
- 14 Call Me 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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