Take It Like You Give It
Aretha Franklin · 1967
26 min · 11 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A vibrant blend of soul and jazz, infused with Franklin's powerful vocals and emotion-laden storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional impact
- uplifting moments for quick breaks
- vibrant storytelling in each track
- playful energy for social settings
Maybe skip if you want
- long, immersive listening preferences
- slow, drawn-out experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1967, 'Take It Like You Give It' was Aretha Franklin's fourth studio album during a period of rising fame. This album came shortly after her landmark Atlantic Records debut 'I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You,' marking her transition into becoming the 'Queen of Soul.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Why Was I Born? 2:52
- 2 I May Never Get to Heaven 3:27
- 3 Tighten Up Your Tie, Button Up Your Jacket (Make It for the Door) 1:58
- 4 Her Little Heart Went to Loveland 2:34
- 5 Lee Cross 2:53
- 6 Take It Like You Give It 1:50
- 7 Only the One You Love 2:23
- 8 Deeper 2:03
- 9 Remember Me 2:12
- 10 Land of Dreams 2:12
- 11 A Little Bit of Soul 2:18
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