This Girl's in Love with You cover

This Girl's in Love with You

Aretha Franklin · 1970

35 min · 10 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock

Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Franklin's powerful vocal prowess and emotional depth.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady soulful journey throughout
  • heartfelt melodies for reflection
  • emotional depth in every track
  • for intimate gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Showcases Franklin's continued influence and vocal prowess in the early '70s.
Career context
Released on January 15, 1970, this album marked Aretha Franklin's transition into the 1970s after her groundbreaking success in the '60s. It followed her hit album 'Lady Soul,' and showcased her ability to blend diverse genres like funk, pop, and gospel while solidifying her status as the Queen of Soul.
Stylistic neighbors
Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
If this clicks, go next to
Aretha's Greatest Hits — Continues the soulful vibe with more of Franklin's iconic tracks and emotional delivery.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Still Bill by Bill Withers — Shares heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, blending funk with personal storytelling.
Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack — Emotional depth and smooth vocal delivery, merging jazz, pop, and soul influences.
What's Going On by Marvin Gaye — Combines social consciousness with lush arrangements and a similar soulful vocal style.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Son of a Preacher Man".

  • 1 Son of a Preacher Man Start here 3:18
  • 2 Share Your Love With Me 3:21
  • 3 Dark End of the Street 4:44
  • 4 Let It Be 3:32
  • 5 Eleanor Rigby 2:35
  • 6 This Girl's in Love With You 4:02
  • 7 It Ain't Fair 3:26
  • 8 The Weight 3:00
  • 9 Call Me 3:58
  • 10 Sit Down and Cry 3:52

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Aretha Franklin's catalog. Showcases Franklin's continued influence and vocal prowess in the early '70s.

Aretha's Greatest Hits
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Aretha's Greatest Hits

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Spirit in the Dark

1970

Sets the stage with a blend of soul and powerful vocals leading into this album.
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