This is a vinyl LP pressing of Aretha by Aretha Franklin. The American singer-songwriter and pianist originally released her studio album on October 27, 1986, through Arista Records. Among this collection’s 81 newly remastered tracks, 19 are making their debut, including alternate versions of classic hits, demos, rarities, and live tracks, like her stunning performance of “(You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman” at The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2015. To put Franklin’s life and career into perspective, the collection is accompanied by liner notes written by Rochelle Riley, author and director of arts and culture for the City of Detroit, and David Nathan, Soulmusic.com founder and historian who interviewed Franklin more times than any other living writer. The collection also features stunning artwork by celebrated artist Makeba KEEBS Rainey, who provides her signature style to a classic portrait of the Queen of Soul by renowned photographer Neal Preston.

Label: Rhino

Release Year: 2021

Track List:

1. Never Grow Old
2. Today I Sing The Blues
3. One Step Ahead
4. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
5. A Change Is Gonna Come
6. Respect
7. Chain Of Fools (Alternate Version)
8. Call Me (Alternate Version)
9. Rock Steady (Alternate Mix/Take)
10. How I Got Over (Single Edit) (Live)
11. Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)
12. Until You Come Back To Me (Work Tape )
13. Something He Can Feel
14. You Light Up My Life
15. Think
16. “Freeway Of Love
17. “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) – Aretha Franklin and George Michael
18. Someday We'll All Be Free
19. A Rose Is Still A Rose
20. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Live)