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Released in January 1968, “Lady Soul” is one of Aretha Franklin's best and most popular albums – a mega-seller that reached number 2 in the charts and features her interpretation of Carole King's “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and the unforgettable song “Chain Of Fools” – a milestone in the women's movement and a vocal performance that continues to inspire to this day. Other big hits such as “(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone” and “Ain't No Way” catapulted “Lady Soul” straight into the R&B charts and to number 2 on the Billboard 200. The album also features her soulful interpretations of James Brown's “Money Won't Change You,” Ray Charles' “Come Back Baby” and Curtis Mayfield's civil rights anthem “People Get Ready.” Rolling Stone named Aretha Franklin the greatest singer of all time, and that is more than evident on “Lady Soul.”
Aretha Franklin made her first recordings as a gospel singer at the tender age of 14 and later became the most successful artist in the history of the Billboard charts. With an incredible 88 (!) singles in the Billboard charts, Aretha Franklin won 18 Grammy Awards, including “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance,” “Best Soul Gospel Performance” and “Best Rhythm & Blues Recording.” With over 75 million records sold worldwide, she is considered an American national treasure and was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Respect!
As part of the “Atlantic 75 Series,” Analogue Productions is now honoring this masterful album with a sonically outstanding reissue, lovingly mastered by legendary sound engineer Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio: The double LP, pressed on 180-gram vinyl by industry leader Quality Record Pressings (QRP) and cut at 45 RPM, comes in a luxurious old-style tip-on gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing.
LP 1
Side A1. Chain Of Fools2. Money Won't Change You3. People Get Ready
Side B4. Niki Hoeky5. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
LP 2
Side C6. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone 7. Good To Me As I Am To You8. Come Back Baby
Side D9. Groovin'10. Ain't No Way