Who's Zoomin' Who?
Aretha Franklin · 1985
47 min · 9 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A vibrant blend of funk and soul that showcases Aretha's powerful vocals over infectious grooves.
Why this album works
'Who's Zoomin' Who?' reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and earned Franklin a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The album is particularly notable for its collaboration with Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart on 'Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves,' which became an anthem for female empowerment in the 1980s.
- Best for
- infectious grooves for dancing steady flow with gradual peaks uplifting energy for gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1985, 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' was a pivotal moment in Aretha Franklin's career following her commercial resurgence with the hit 'Freeway of Love.' At this point, Franklin was embracing a more contemporary sound while maintaining her soulful roots, marking her transition into the 80s pop landscape.
- 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 Freeway of Love Standout 5:51
- 2 Another Night 4:31
- 3 Sweet Bitter Love 5:12
- 4 Who’s Zoomin’ Who? 4:44
- 5 Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves Standout 5:52
- 6 Until You Say You Love Me 4:53
- 7 Ain’t Nobody Ever Loved You 4:53
- 8 Push 5:35
- 9 Integrity 5:38
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