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Lady Soul

Aretha Franklin · 1968

43 min · 14 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock

A powerful blend of soul and gospel, showcasing Aretha's soaring vocals over lush instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soaring vocals that inspire joy
  • wave-like pacing for emotional flow
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • uplifting anthems for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer lengthy, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 22, 1968, 'Lady Soul' marked Aretha Franklin's sixth studio album and her ascent as the Queen of Soul. Following the commercial success of 'I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You,' this album solidified her status with hits that showcased her vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Chain of Fools 2:47
  • 2 Money Won’t Change You 2:08
  • 3 People Get Ready 3:44
  • 4 Niki Hoeky 2:31
  • 5 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 2:45
  • 6 Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) 2:25
  • 7 Good to Me as I Am to You 3:58
  • 8 Come Back Baby 2:27
  • 9 Groovin’ 2:57
  • 10 Ain’t No Way 4:17
  • 11 Chain of Fools (unedited version) 4:22
  • 12 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (mono single version) 2:49
  • 13 Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) (mono single version) 2:28
  • 14 Ain’t No Way (mono single version) 4:12

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