Aretha Franklin's voice is an instrument of such exquisite expression that it has been matched but a few times in the 20th century. Borrowing from jazz, soul, R&B, rock, pop, and, of course, gospel--and accompanying herself on piano--she created an artistic vision that was wholly realized. Hits includes most of her chart singles from those incomparable Atlantic years, from "Respect" in 1967 well into the '70s, as well as noncharting classics like "Do Right Woman" and "Dr. Feelgood." This is the definitive introduction to Franklin's artistry, but be warned: get this and you're going to want more. --David Cantwell
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ASIN: B000002IJG Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
- Respect
- Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
- Dr. Feelgood
- Save Me
- Baby I Love You
- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
- Chain Of Fools
- Since You've Been Gone
- Ain't No Way
- Think
- I Say A Little Prayer
- The House That Jack Built
- See Saw
- The Weight
- Share Your Love With Me
- Eleanor Rigby
Tracks:
- Call Me
- Spirit In The Dark
- Don't Play That Song
- You're All I Need To Get By
- Bridge Over Troubled Water
- Spanish Harlem
- Rock Steady
- Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby)
- Day Dreaming
- Wholly Holy
- Angel
- Until You Come Back To Me
- I'm In Love
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Aretha Franklin's voice is an instrument of such exquisite expression that it has been matched but a few times in the 20th century. Borrowing from jazz, soul, R&B, rock, pop, and, of course, gospel--and accompanying herself on piano--she created an artistic vision that was wholly realized. Hits includes most of her chart singles from those incomparable Atlantic years, from "Respect" in 1967 well into the '70s, as well as noncharting classics like "Do Right Woman" and "Dr. Feelgood." This is the definitive introduction to Franklin's artistry, but be warned: get this and you're going to want more. --David CantwellCustomer Reviews:
definitely girl power.......2007-07-24
get the originals.......2007-05-13
Pullin' is a knock out song that I've never heard, Try Matty's and When the Battle is Over are all excellent examples, but, oh, you just want Spirit in the Dark. Too bad, you lose.
Elton John's "Border Song" is literally turned inside out, for the better, but too bad, you missed it.
Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money and treat your stero right, you deserve it - her early work at Atlantic is more than just #1 'hits' it's a body of impressive work by a talented artist. When she accompanies herself on the piano - man, make no mistake - the woman rules.
Quite simply . . . the VERY best!.......2007-03-29
Aretha Franklin- 30 Greatest Hits.......2007-03-09
Definitive Collection of Lady Soul's Best Work...an Absolute Desert Island Selection.......2006-06-10
Disc One opens appropriately with her first breakout hit, the heart-ripping "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Loved You)". Then the onslaught of classics - her signature cover of Otis Redding's "Respect" which completely eclipses his version; the loping doo-wop of "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man"; the roof-raising take on Carole King's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"; the had-it-up-to-here anthem, "Chain of Fools". Her soulful covers of the Band's "The Weight" and the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" reflect her personal style without compromising the memory of the original performances. Franklin takes Burt Bacharach and Hal David's "I Say a Little Prayer" quite literally and converts it into a uniquely gospel-tinged love song of longing and regret. Her soaring vocals on potentially inane confections such as "See Saw" and "The House That Jack Built" elevate their substance significantly.
Disc Two continues the hits with particular standouts being a near-inspirational version of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's classic, "You're All I Need to Get By"; an almost hymnal version of Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water"; and the cruising "Spanish Harlem". My personal favorites are her dramatic cover of Lulu's 1969 hit, "Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)"; the appropriately named "Day Dreaming"; and her last big Atlantic hit, Stevie Wonder's "Until You Come Back to Me" with a playfully sauntering melody an intriguing contrast to its obsession-oriented lyrics. But honestly, there is not a single disappointment among the thirty tracks here and some, especially the religion-fueled numbers like "Wholly Holy" and "Spirit in the Dark", are simply transcendent. This set is the one to own.
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