Runnin' Out of Fools
Aretha Franklin · 1964
31 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Franklin’s powerful vocal range and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic flow throughout
- soulful reflections on love
- short tracks for quick listens
- heartfelt vocals for emotional connection
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer fast-paced energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 16, 1964, 'Runnin' Out of Fools' marked Aretha Franklin's rise to prominence in the soul genre following her breakout success with 'I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You' earlier that year. This album solidified her status as a leading female artist, featuring a blend of pop and rhythm and blues that would define her sound in the 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mockingbird 2:38
- 2 How Glad I Am 2:32
- 3 Walk On By 2:47
- 4 Every Little Bit Hurts 2:47
- 5 The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss) 2:23
- 6 You’ll Lose a Good Thing 2:36
- 7 I Can’t Wait Until I See My Baby’s Face 2:43
- 8 It’s Just a Matter of Time 2:57
- 9 Runnin’ Out of Fools 2:30
- 10 My Guy 3:03
- 11 Two Sides of Love 2:17
- 12 One Room Paradise 2:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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