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Soul '69

Aretha Franklin · 1969

40 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock

A rich tapestry of soul and jazz interwoven with Franklin's powerful vocals and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • emotional depth in every track
  • for soulful evenings
  • intimate moments of reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced energy
  • seek standalone radio hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 17, 1969, 'Soul '69' came during Aretha Franklin's peak period after her groundbreaking album 'Lady Soul' in 1968. This album solidified her position as the reigning queen of soul, showcasing her ability to blend genres while delivering profound emotional performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ramblin’ 3:10
  • 2 Today I Sing the Blues 4:25
  • 3 River’s Invitation 2:40
  • 4 Pitiful 3:04
  • 5 Crazy He Calls Me 3:28
  • 6 Bring It on Home to Me 3:45
  • 7 Tracks of My Tears 2:56
  • 8 If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody 3:08
  • 9 Gentle on My Mind 2:28
  • 10 So Long 4:36
  • 11 I’ll Never Be Free 4:15
  • 12 Elusive Butterfly 2:45

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata