CD Import

Lady Soul

Aretha Franklin

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Catalogue Number
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8122719332
Number of Discs
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1
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Original Release Year
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1968
Format
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CD
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Import

Product Description

Personnel: Aretha Franklin (vocals, piano); Ralph Burns (conductor); Jimmy Johnson (guitar); Frank Wess (flute, tenor saxophone); Seldon Powell (tenor saxophone); Haywood Henry (baritone saxophone); Mel Lastie, Joe Newman, Bernie Glow (trumpet); Tony Studd (bass trombone); Spooner Oldham (piano, electric piano, organ); Warren Smith (vibraphone); Tommy Cogbill (bass); Roger Hawkins, Gene Chrisman (drums); Cissy Houston, Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin, Ellie Greenwich (background vocals).
Recorded at Atlantic Recording Studios, New York between February 16 and December 20, 1967.
Includes liner notes by David Nathan and original release liner notes by Jon Landau.
Aretha's Franklin's position as soul music's premier female vocalist was consolidated by this album. Her strident reading of Don Covay's 'Chain Of Fools' set the tone for a collection on which the singer unveiled several stellar original compositions and reinterpreted a batch of classic songs. Franklin's gospel roots were clearly displayed on the anthem-like 'People Get Ready' while her interpretation of 'Natural Woman' showed both vulnerable and assertive qualities. Lady Soul captures a performer at the peak of her power, restating her ability to take material and make it uniquely her own.

Track List   

  • 01. Chain of Fools (02:47)
  • 02. Money Won't Change You (02:08)
  • 03. People Get Ready (03:44)
  • 04. Niki Hoeky (02:31)
  • 05. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (02:45)
  • 06. Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) (02:25)
  • 07. Good to Me as I Am to You (03:58)
  • 08. Come Back Baby (02:27)
  • 09. Groovin' (02:57)
  • 10. Ain't No Way (04:17)
  • 11. Chain of Fools - (unedited version) (04:22)
  • 12. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - (mono single version) (02:49)
  • 13. Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) - (mono single version, bonus track) (02:28)
  • 14. Ain't No Way - (mono single version) (04:12)

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ずばり「レディ・ソウル」だもの。声の響き方が根...

投稿日:2010/10/06 (水)

ずばり「レディ・ソウル」だもの。声の響き方が根っこから違う。

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CLAPTONが参加した曲があると聞いて...

投稿日:2009/12/27 (日)

CLAPTONが参加した曲があると聞いて何気なしに買ったアルバム。ところがどっこい、なんて素晴らしいのだろう?何度聴いたことか?ソウルの女王の最高傑作!ain’t no wayは心にしびれるね。ぜひ聞いてちょ!

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こんな素晴らしいソウルシンガーが、何故日...

投稿日:2008/01/26 (土)

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