- Audio CD (Aug 6 1987)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Atlantic
- ASIN: B000002IJG
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #44,989 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. I Never Loved A Man [The Way I Love You] (LP Version) | |||
| 2. Respect (LP Version) | |||
| 3. "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man (LP Version)" | |||
| 4. Dr. Feelgood [Love Is Serious Business] | |||
| 5. Save Me (LP Version) | |||
| 6. "Baby, I Love You" | |||
| 7. [You Make Me Feel Like] A Natural Woman (LP Version) | |||
| 8. Chain Of Fools (LP Version) | |||
| 9. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone | |||
| 10. Ain't No Way | |||
See all 17 tracks on this disc
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Call Me | |||
| 2. Spirit In The Dark | |||
| 3. Don't Play That Song (You Lied) | |||
| 4. You're All I Need To Get By | |||
| 5. Bridge Over Troubled Water | |||
| 6. Spanish Harlem (LP Version) | |||
| 7. Rock Steady (LP Version) | |||
| 8. Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby) | |||
| 9. Day Dreaming | |||
| 10. Wholy Holy | |||
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Product Description
Amazon.com essential recording
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
Album Description
An excellent double-length collection that offers 30 convincing reasons why Aretha Franklin reigns supreme as the most important female vocalist of her era!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Still the best collection of the "Queen of Soul"!!!!,
By Paul Tognetti "The real world is so much more... (Cranston, RI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Definitive Soul (Audio CD)
Originally released in Canada on vinyl way back in 1985, this collection from Atlantic records remains the absolute best overview of Aretha Franklin during her peak years from 1967 through 1974. While her subsequent work for Arista in the eighties produced some fine singles, most of those lacked the edge, energy and intensity of these earlier recordings. Of the 30 songs included on this terrific collection all but two made the Billboard Hot 100. And of these a total of 14 were Top Ten tunes. Quite surprising to me was the fact that Aretha managed only one #1 pop hit during her career and that one--you guessed it--was her 1967 smash "Respect". The story was a bit different though on the Soul/R&B charts where Aretha had a total of 20 #1 singles during her phenomenol career. She was also a significant player on Billboard's Top Pop Album charts during this period. In all, more than 30 of Arethas albums would make the charts.Atlantic has included everything you would expect to find on a collection of one of their most prolific and successful artists ever. I can think of no major omissions. And all are the original 45 rpm recordings you heard on the radio. Enjoy once again tunes like "Chain of Fools", "Think" and the rollicking "Since You've Been Gone". You will also hear the more mellow side of Aretha with tunes like "Day Dreaming" and her big one from 1973 "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)". Atlantic has provided an attractive booklet loaded with information and also presents the Billboard chart information on each and every tune. For collectors and fans of 1960's and 1970's popular music this 2 CD set is essential. Very highly recommended.
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Queen's Best,
By Mr. Music Man (Wolf Point, MT) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Definitive Soul (Audio CD)
This is the first Aretha cd i had ever gotten. And I wore the thing out! ha ha One of my favorites was "Spanish Harlem" I would sit and play that rack over and over. I also liked the others that i'd never heard before. Though now i know the track list by heart ha ha. I loved this one until i heard that she had a box set. A BOX SET! whew i knew there had to be more songs to love on that so i set out to get it. I still had this one and gave it to a friend after i got the Queen Of Soul box set and i am grateful for getting started with this collection.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Queen of Soul's Best Hits,
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This review is from: Definitive Soul (Audio CD)
I don't have to go into full detail about this cd. You know this cd is blazing. After all, it features the Queen of Soul in all her glory and best years (the 60s and 70s).This double cd is simply amazing. Today's singers should follow her example. Only Lauryn Hill (if she ever get her act together), Jill Scott and Erykah Badu show some promise. But promise is not the real deal. Invest some money into this cd...you won't reget it.
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