Let Me in Your Life
Aretha Franklin · 1974
43 min · 11 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A soulful blend of emotional ballads and heartfelt grooves that showcase Aretha's unmatched vocal prowess.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady emotional exploration throughout heartfelt ballads for reflection soulful grooves for connection
- Context
- By 1974, Aretha Franklin was firmly established as the 'Queen of Soul' following her breakout hits in the 1960s. 'Let Me in Your Life' represents her continued evolution as an artist, coming three years after her acclaimed album 'Young, Gifted and Black'. This release further solidified her position within the soul genre while exploring deeper lyrical themes of love and longing.
- If you like
- funk, jazz, pop rock
Let Me in Your Life is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1974. A soulful blend of emotional ballads and heartfelt grooves that showcase Aretha's unmatched vocal prowess. 'Let Me in Your Life' is notable for its rich production and arrangements, receiving critical acclaim upon release. The track 'Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)' became a significant hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and demonstrating Franklin's enduring commercial appeal during the 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Let Me in Your Life sound like?
A soulful blend of emotional ballads and heartfelt grooves that showcase Aretha's unmatched vocal prowess. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes Let Me in Your Life by Aretha Franklin notable?
'Let Me in Your Life' is notable for its rich production and arrangements, receiving critical acclaim upon release. The track 'Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)' became a significant hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and demonstrating Franklin's enduring commercial appeal during the 1970s. By 1974, Aretha Franklin was firmly established as the 'Queen of Soul' following her breakout hits in the 1960s. 'Let Me in Your Life' represents her continued evolution as an artist, coming three years after her acclaimed album 'Young, Gifted and Black'. This release further solidified her position within the soul genre while exploring deeper lyrical themes of love and longing.
Who is Let Me in Your Life for?
Let Me in Your Life works well if you're into steady emotional exploration throughout, heartfelt ballads for reflection and soulful grooves for connection.
How many songs are on Let Me in Your Life?
Let Me in Your Life has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let Me in Your Life Standout 3:31
- 2 Every Natural Thing 2:37
- 3 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing Standout 3:49
- 4 I’m in Love 2:51
- 5 Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) Standout 3:28
- 6 The Masquerade Is Over 4:32
- 7 With Pen in Hand 5:07
- 8 Oh Baby 4:59
- 9 Eight Days on the Road 3:04
- 10 If You Don’t Think 3:53
- 11 A Song for You 5:33
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