(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Aretha Franklin · 1967
5 min · 2 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman resonates with powerful vocals and soulful arrangements that exude deep emotional authenticity.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single marked Aretha's transition to Atlantic, establishing her as a major artist.
- Themes
- soulful empowerment· gospel fervor· 1960s female identity
- Career context
- This album marks a pivotal moment in Aretha Franklin's career as her first release for Atlantic Records after transitioning from Columbia. By 1967, Franklin was solidifying her status as the 'Queen of Soul' following a string of successful hits including 'Respect'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gladys Knight· Etta James· Nina Simone
- If this clicks, go next to
- Lady Soul — Continues the powerful vocals and soulful arrangements, deepening emotional themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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At Last! by Etta James — Shares the same powerful vocals and emotional depth rooted in blues and soul traditions.The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding — Captures a similar soulful authenticity and lyrical introspection, embodying 1960s emotive expression.Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack — Features rich arrangements and heartfelt vocal delivery that echo themes of love and personal reflection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 2:42
- 2 Baby, Baby, Baby 2:48
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Aretha Franklin's catalog. This single marked Aretha's transition to Atlantic, establishing her as a major artist.
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