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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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