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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

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