Respect – The Very Best of Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin · 2002
155 min · 43 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A timeless collection blending soul, pop, and gospel with Franklin's powerful voice commanding every note.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- powerful vocals for emotional release
- wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
- celebratory anthems for group sing-alongs
- timeless tracks for nostalgic reflection
- soulful ballads for heartfelt moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- only enjoy standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, this compilation album arrives after Aretha Franklin's illustrious career spanning over four decades, highlighting her status as the 'Queen of Soul.' It serves as a retrospective of her most impactful songs, following her earlier works that shaped the genre and influenced countless artists. This release also coincides with a renewed interest in classic soul music during the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Respect 2:24
- 2 Think 2:16
- 3 Spanish Harlem 3:29
- 4 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 2:44
- 5 I Say a Little Prayer 3:32
- 6 Son of a Preacher Man 3:16
- 7 I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) 2:49
- 8 Chain of Fools 2:46
- 9 Don’t Play That Song (You Lied) 2:58
- 10 Angel 4:27
- 11 Border Song (Holy Moses) 3:19
- 12 Rock Steady 3:11
- 13 See Saw 2:43
- 14 The House That Jack Built 2:18
- 15 Oh No Not My Baby 2:50
- 16 Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) 3:24
- 17 Good Times 2:05
- 18 Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) 2:22
- 19 You’re All I Need to Get By 3:34
- 20 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing 3:47
- 21 Do Right Woman - Do Right Man 3:12
- 22 Share Your Love With Me 3:18
- 23 Something He Can Feel 6:14
- 24 Ain’t No Way 4:13
Disc 2
- 1 Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves 4:14
- 2 I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me) 4:00
- 3 Through the Storm 4:20
- 4 Love All the Hurt Away 4:07
- 5 Willing to Forgive 4:08
- 6 Let It Be 3:28
- 7 Never Let Me Go 2:51
- 8 Night Time Is the Right Time 4:45
- 9 Call Me 3:52
- 10 Drown in My Own Tears 4:03
- 11 People Get Ready 3:41
- 12 My Song 3:29
- 13 Dark End of the Street 4:39
- 14 Today I Sing the Blues 4:21
- 15 A Rose Is Still a Rose 3:58
- 16 Who’s Zoomin’ Who? 4:41
- 17 Freeway of Love 4:10
- 18 Day Dreaming 3:56
- 19 Bridge Over Troubled Water 5:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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