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.
Why this album works
The album solidified Aretha Franklin's legacy, featuring hits that are integral to American music history. It peaked at number 21 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA, showcasing her enduring popularity. Additionally, it received critical acclaim for its selection of tracks that encapsulate the essence of her artistry.
- Best for
- powerful vocals for emotional release wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks celebratory anthems for group sing-alongs
- 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
- Crystal Gayle· Dean Martin· Nancy Sinatra· Harry Nilsson· Bob Dylan· Cher· Ella Fitzgerald· Diana Ross
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Respect Standout 2:24
- 2 Think 2:16
- 3 Spanish Harlem 3:29
- 4 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Standout 2:44
- 5 I Say a Little Prayer Standout 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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