La Diva
Aretha Franklin · 1979
44 min · 10 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A smooth blend of soul and pop that showcases Aretha Franklin's powerful vocals and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- uplifting themes of resilience
- emotional depth in vocals
- soothing background for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'La Diva' was Aretha Franklin's first album for Arista Records, marking a significant shift after her years with Atlantic. This transition came during a period where Franklin sought to revitalize her career amid changing musical landscapes, following the commercial downturn of her previous releases in the late 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ladies Only 5:15
- 2 It’s Gonna Get a Bit Better 5:20
- 3 What If I Should Ever Need You 3:32
- 4 Honey I Need Your Love 2:45
- 5 I Was Made for You 4:03
- 6 Only Star 5:04
- 7 Reasons Why 3:55
- 8 You Brought Me Back to Life 4:24
- 9 Half a Love 5:25
- 10 The Feeling 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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