Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington
Aretha Franklin · 1964
40 min · 11 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
Soulful interpretations of jazz standards, rich with emotional depth and Franklin's powerful vocal prowess.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it represents Franklin's artistic expansion into jazz, earning critical acclaim and helping to popularize Washington’s legacy. The album further established Franklin's versatility, paving the way for future artists to blend genres seamlessly.
- Best for
- steady emotional explorations throughout intimate moments of soulful reflection for quiet evenings
- Context
- By 1964, Aretha Franklin was transitioning from her early pop and R&B success into a celebrated soul music icon. 'Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington' followed her breakout album 'I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You' and showcased her ability to reinterpret classic material while solidifying her status in the jazz genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crystal Gayle· Dean Martin· Nancy Sinatra· Harry Nilsson· Bob Dylan· Cher· Ella Fitzgerald· Diana Ross
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unforgettable Standout 3:42
- 2 Cold, Cold Heart 4:37
- 3 What a Diff’rence a Day Made Standout 3:33
- 4 Drinking Again Standout 3:30
- 5 Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning 5:13
- 6 Evil Gal Blues 2:42
- 7 Don’t Say You’re Sorry Again 2:47
- 8 This Bitter Earth 4:36
- 9 If I Should Lose You 3:39
- 10 Soulville 2:23
- 11 Lee Cross 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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