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Millie Jackson

Millie Jackson · 1972

29 min · 10 tracks · R&B · soul

Raw, confessional soul music intertwined with vibrant rhythm and blues that resonates with personal struggles and triumphs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of emotional honesty
  • candid reflections on personal struggles
  • upbeat tracks for quick energy
  • vibrant rhythms for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive pieces
  • seek complex, layered narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1972, this was Millie Jackson's debut album, marking her entry into the soul music scene. At this point, she was establishing herself as a powerful voice in R&B, following a stint performing in nightclubs. The album laid the groundwork for her distinctive style that would blend candid storytelling with emotive vocal delivery.
Stylistic neighbors
Betty Wright· Aretha Franklin· Patti LaBelle

Tracklist

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

  • 1 If This Is Love 3:41
  • 2 I Ain't Giving Up 2:36
  • 3 I Miss You Baby 2:53
  • 4 A Child of God (It's Hard to Believe) 3:39
  • 5 Ask Me What You Want 2:52
  • 6 My Man, a Sweet Man 2:31
  • 7 You're the Joy of My Life 3:07
  • 8 I Gotta Get Away (From My Own Self) 2:41
  • 9 I Just Can't Stand It 2:59
  • 10 Strange Things 2:24

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata