Young, Gifted and Black
Aretha Franklin · 1972
44 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
A powerful blend of soul and funk, showcasing Aretha's electrifying vocals and poignant lyricism.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow reflective, thoughtful listening sessions emotional vocal performances
- Context
- Released in 1972, 'Young, Gifted and Black' marked a vital point in Aretha Franklin's career as her first album after signing with Atlantic Records. Following the commercial success of her previous works, this album further solidified her status as the 'Queen of Soul', showcasing her artistic range and deepening her connection to social issues.
- If you like
- funk, jazz, pop rock
Young, Gifted and Black is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1972. A powerful blend of soul and funk, showcasing Aretha's electrifying vocals and poignant lyricism. This album is significant for its cultural impact during a time of civil rights activism, with the title track becoming an anthem for empowerment. It received critical acclaim and peaked at No. 1 on the R&B chart, reinforcing Franklin's influence on soul music and its intersection with social movements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Young, Gifted and Black sound like?
A powerful blend of soul and funk, showcasing Aretha's electrifying vocals and poignant lyricism. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes Young, Gifted and Black by Aretha Franklin notable?
This album is significant for its cultural impact during a time of civil rights activism, with the title track becoming an anthem for empowerment. It received critical acclaim and peaked at No. 1 on the R&B chart, reinforcing Franklin's influence on soul music and its intersection with social movements. Released in 1972, 'Young, Gifted and Black' marked a vital point in Aretha Franklin's career as her first album after signing with Atlantic Records. Following the commercial success of her previous works, this album further solidified her status as the 'Queen of Soul', showcasing her artistic range and deepening her connection to social issues.
Who is Young, Gifted and Black for?
Young, Gifted and Black works well if you're into steady mid-tempo flow, reflective, thoughtful listening sessions and emotional vocal performances.
How many songs are on Young, Gifted and Black?
Young, Gifted and Black has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Oh Me Oh My (I’m a Fool for You Baby) 3:42
- 2 Day Dreaming Standout 3:59
- 3 Rock Steady Standout 3:13
- 4 Young, Gifted and Black Standout 3:34
- 5 All the King’s Horses 3:56
- 6 A Brand New Me 4:26
- 7 April Fools 3:29
- 8 I’ve Been Loving You Too Long 3:36
- 9 First Snow in Kokomo 4:04
- 10 The Long and Winding Road 3:38
- 11 Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time) 3:42
- 12 Border Song (Holy Moses) 3:19
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