Aretha's Gold
Aretha Franklin · 1969
40 min · 14 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A powerful blend of soul, gospel, and R&B that showcases Franklin's unmatched vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Aretha's Gold is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1969. A powerful blend of soul, gospel, and R&B that showcases Franklin's unmatched vocal prowess and emotional depth. This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and peaking at number six on the pop chart. It features some of Franklin's most iconic tracks, including 'Respect,' which became an anthem for both the feminist and civil rights movements, establishing her influence beyond music into broader cultural realms. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aretha's Gold sound like?
A powerful blend of soul, gospel, and R&B that showcases Franklin's unmatched vocal prowess and emotional depth. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes Aretha's Gold by Aretha Franklin notable?
This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and peaking at number six on the pop chart. It features some of Franklin's most iconic tracks, including 'Respect,' which became an anthem for both the feminist and civil rights movements, establishing her influence beyond music into broader cultural realms. Aretha Franklin was in the midst of her career peak when 'Aretha's Gold' was released in 1969, following her breakthrough with 'I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)' in 1967. This compilation album highlighted her most significant hits up to that point, solidifying her status as the Queen of Soul amidst a cultural landscape ripe with civil rights movements and feminist awakening.
How many songs are on Aretha's Gold?
Aretha's Gold has 14 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) 2:44
- 2 Do Right Woman—Do Right Man 3:17
- 3 Respect Standout 2:28
- 4 Dr. Feelgood 3:21
- 5 Baby, I Love You 2:39
- 6 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Standout 2:43
- 7 Chain of Fools Standout 2:47
- 8 Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) 2:25
- 9 Ain’t No Way 4:13
- 10 Think 2:19
- 11 You Send Me 2:28
- 12 The House That Jack Built 2:21
- 13 I Say a Little Prayer 3:33
- 14 See Saw 2:41
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