One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
Aretha Franklin · 1987
119 min · 20 tracks · funk
A powerful blend of gospel fervor and soulful expression, highlighting faith through heartfelt vocals and rich arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Walk in the Light Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Oh Happy Day — This classic gospel anthem is delivered with unmatched vocal power and emotional intensity, embodying the album's spirit of joy and celebration.
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Jesus Hears Every Prayer — Franklin's soaring vocals elevate this track, showcasing her ability to convey deep faith through music while connecting with listeners on a spiritual level.
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I’ve Been in the Storm Too Long — This track features a poignant narrative of struggle and resilience, demonstrating Franklin’s mastery of storytelling through song and her signature emotional delivery.
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Be Grateful — With its uplifting message and Franklin’s commanding performance, this song serves as a reminder of gratitude amid life's challenges, encapsulating the album's overall message.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting spiritual experiences
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative reflective moments
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Highlights Aretha's gospel roots, cherished by fans but less accessible to casual listeners.
- Themes
- gospel revival· spiritual resilience· faithful celebration
- Career context
- By the time Aretha Franklin released 'One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism' in December 1987, she was already an established icon within the music industry. This album marked her return to gospel music after a long career in R&B and soul, showcasing her deep roots in the genre that first brought her acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Walk in the Light Start here 3:59
- 2 Prayer Invocation by Rev. Cecil Franklin 5:48
- 3 Introduction of Aretha and The Franklin Sisters by Rev. Jesse Jackson 0:47
- 4 Jesus Hears Every Prayer 7:20
- 5 Surely God Is Able 4:44
- 6 The Lord’s Prayer 5:05
- 7 Introduction of Aretha and Mavis Staples by Rev. Jesse Jackson 3:22
- 8 Oh Happy Day 6:09
- 9 We Need Power 6:32
- 10 Speech by Rev. Jesse Jackson 9:58
Disc 2
- 1 Ave Maria 6:50
- 2 Introduction to Higher Ground by Rev. Jasper Williams 4:09
- 3 Higher Ground 3:55
- 4 Prayer Invocation by Rev. Donald Parsons 7:31
- 5 I’ve Been in the Storm Too Long 8:10
- 6 Packing Up, Getting Ready to Go 5:34
- 7 Be Grateful 9:21
- 8 Beams of Heaven (Some Day) 7:20
- 9 Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee 7:04
- 10 Packing Up, Getting Ready to Go (alternate version) 5:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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