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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

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