The penultimate cut on her 1967 Atlantic debut features Aretha with no piano and no background vocals, making a plea for rescue.
This You Should Know
Aretha unleashes a powerful squall on this adult-contemporary kiss off.
Crazy He Calls Me
Aretha gives this jazz standard a chill, yet soulful makeover.
You Made Me Love You
Aretha gives two very distinct readings of this Al Jolsen song, made a hit by Bing Crosby.
Sparkle
The opening & title cut from 1976’s Sparkle simply glistens.
Someone Else’s Eyes
Aretha’s 1991 voice fits this catchy, strong ballad oh so well.
Pledging My Love/The Clock
This 1969 b-side merging 2 Johnny Ace songs is a masterclass in Aretha’s vocal control and agility.
How Glad I Am
Aretha takes on a Nancy Wilson hit, and for once largely leaves the arrangement as is.
The Only Thing Missin’
Aretha returned in 2003 with this breezy cut that epitomizes a warm, sunny day… with a touch of melancholy.
Walk Softly
Van McCoy composed this understated ballad from Aretha’s 1975 album “You”
Surely God Is Able
Aretha reaches back to her youth, and brings her sisters, and Willa Ward, along for the ride.
Tiny Sparrow
One of an album’s worth of material recorded in 1963 that wasn’t first released until 2002.
Let Me In Your Life
Aretha accelerates Bill Withers’ beautiful ballad on the title cut to one of her 1974 LPs.
It’s My Turn
When it came to covering a song, Aretha had ZERO shame in putting her stamp on a hit, even if it was a recent hit.
Goodbye Manhattan
This one is personal. I’m taking you back to my 1st Aretha show, 20 years ago.
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
Everybody knows…
Winter Wonderland
Aretha grooves by the fire in this 1964 take on the Christmas classic.
Joy To The World
Aretha embodies “Joy” with this 1994 take on the classic hymn.
365 Days of Aretha Franklin 