Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin · 2016
156 min · 27 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
Soulful gospel harmonies intertwine with Aretha's powerful vocals, creating an uplifting spiritual experience.
Amazing Grace is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 2016. Soulful gospel harmonies intertwine with Aretha's powerful vocals, creating an uplifting spiritual experience. This album stands out as one of the best-selling gospel albums of all time, showcasing Franklin's enduring impact on both gospel and popular music. Its release reignited interest in gospel music, demonstrating its cultural relevance and solidifying Franklin’s legacy as the 'Queen of Soul'. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Amazing Grace sound like?
Soulful gospel harmonies intertwine with Aretha's powerful vocals, creating an uplifting spiritual experience. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes Amazing Grace by Aretha Franklin notable?
This album stands out as one of the best-selling gospel albums of all time, showcasing Franklin's enduring impact on both gospel and popular music. Its release reignited interest in gospel music, demonstrating its cultural relevance and solidifying Franklin’s legacy as the 'Queen of Soul'. Released in 2016, 'Amazing Grace' was a posthumous album showcasing Aretha Franklin's historic 1972 performance at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church. At this point in her career, Franklin was already an established icon but was rediscovering her roots and faith through this pivotal live recording.
How many songs are on Amazing Grace?
Amazing Grace has 27 tracks, running approximately 156 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Organ Introduction (On Our Way) 1:35
- 2 Opening Remarks 1:37
- 3 On Our Way 1:59
- 4 Aretha’s Introduction 2:15
- 5 Wholy Holy Standout 6:56
- 6 You’ll Never Walk Alone 8:27
- 7 What a Friend We Have in Jesus 5:56
- 8 Precious Memories 9:03
- 9 How I Got Over 5:30
- 10 Precious Lord, Take My Hand / You’ve Got a Friend 8:37
- 11 Climbing Higher Mountains 3:01
- 12 Amazing Grace Standout 16:11
- 13 My Sweet Lord (instrumental) 2:02
- 14 Give Yourself to Jesus 5:18
Disc 2
- 1 Organ Introduction (On Our Way) / Opening Remarks 2:32
- 2 On Our Way 3:01
- 3 Aretha’s Introduction 3:00
- 4 What a Friend We Have in Jesus 6:19
- 5 Wholly Holy 5:46
- 6 Climbing Higher Mountains 5:26
- 7 God Will Take Care of You 9:00
- 8 Old Landmark 2:57
- 9 Mary, Don’t You Weep 8:21
- 10 Never Grow Old 15:27
- 11 Remarks by Rev. C.L. Franklin 7:52
- 12 Precious Memories 7:50
- 13 My Sweet Lord (instrumental) 0:39
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