Platoon is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1987. Rooted in funk · jazz · pop rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Platoon sound like?

Platoon is a funk, jazz and pop rock album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1987.

How many songs are on Platoon?

Platoon has 25 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Tracklist

25 tracks·60:19

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

  • 1 The Village (orchestra only) 1:47
  • 2 Main Title 2:29
  • 3 Rejoice in thy Youth 1:23
  • 4 Grunts in the Rain 1:38
  • 5 Maybe I Found It/Ambush 2:07
  • 6 Base Camp 0:31
  • 7 Bunker to Village (film version) 3:55
  • 8 Charlie’s Sorrow 2:30
  • 9 Carrying the Children/Time We Got Ours Kicked/Sun and Rain 2:25
  • 10 The Enemy Was in Us 0:36
  • 12 The Soul of an Innocent 2:40
  • 13 The Turning Point 2:15
  • 14 Enemy Prep 0:46
  • 15 Killing Barnes 1:16
  • 16 Mass Grave 0:51
  • 17 Finale and End Title 5:55
  • 18 Adagio for Strings (orchestra only) 6:44
  • 19 Grunts in the Rain (alternate take) 1:37
  • 20 Bunker to Village (alternate ending) 3:33
  • 21 The Enemy Was in Us (alternate take) 0:36
  • 22 The Turning Point (alternate take) 1:40
  • 23 Killing Barnes (alternate) 1:17
  • 24 The Village 1:45
  • 25 Barnes Shoots Elias 3:10
  • 26 Adagio for Strings (dialogue: Charlie Sheen) 6:53

Release Date

January 1, 1987

Genre

funk, jazz, pop rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

60 min 19 sec