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.
Why this album works
This album is notable for cementing Franklin's legacy as a cultural icon, featuring classics that have shaped the soul music genre. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top LPs chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA, reflecting its commercial success and enduring popularity.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout sing-along anthems with friends cathartic vocal performances
- 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
- Crystal Gayle· Dean Martin· Nancy Sinatra· Harry Nilsson· Bob Dylan· Cher· Ella Fitzgerald· Diana Ross
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 Standout 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 Standout 2:26
- 10 Baby I Love You 2:39
- 11 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Standout 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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