A Portrait Of The Queen 1970-1974
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Aretha Franklin's early seventies output remains one of soul music's most fertile periods, and this compilation crystallizes a moment when the Queen of Soul was stretching across funk, orchestral arrangements, and interpretive ambition. Drawn from her Atlantic Records era, these tracks capture her moving through standard vehicles like "Let It Be" and "Eleanor Rigby" with the kind of vocal authority that made every song hers alone, while originals like "Spirit In The Dark" showcase the grittier, more groove-centered direction her work was taking. Her ability to inhabit any arrangement—from lush strings to syncopated funk—while maintaining that unmistakable contralto warmth defines this period. Whether tackling the vulnerability of "Dark End Of The Street" or the assertive swagger of "Son Of A Preacher Man," Franklin demonstrates why these years remain essential listening for anyone serious about soul music. This vinyl reissue lets you hear exactly why her influence spans generations.
Item Details+
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| Style | Soul |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Description | Sealed. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | BMG |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
This Girl's In Love With You
A1. Son Of A Preacher Man
A2. Share Your Love With Me
A3. Dark End Of The Street
A4. Let It Be
A5. Eleanor Rigby
B1. This Girl's In Love With You
B2. It Ain't Fair
B3. The Weight
B4. Call Me
B5. Sit Down And Cry
Spirit In The Dark
C1. Don't Play That Song
C2. The Thrill Is Gone (From Yesterday's Kiss)
C3. Pullin'
C4. You And Me
C5. Honest I Do
C6. Spirit In The Dark
D1. When The Battle Is Over
D2. One Way Ticket
D3. Try Matty's
D4. That's All I Want From You
D5. Oh No Not My Baby
D6. Why I Sing The Blues
Young, Gifted And Black
E1. Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby)
E2. Day Dreaming
E3. Rock Steady
E4. Young, Gifted And Black
E5. All The King's Horses
E6. A Brand New Me
F1. April Fools
F2. I've Been Loving You Too Long
F3. First Snow In Kokomo
F4. The Long And Winding Road
F5. Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
F6. Border Song (Holy Moses)
Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)
G1. Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)
G2. Somewhere
G3. So Swell When You're Well
G4. Angel
G5. Sister From Texas
H1. Mister Spain
H2. That's The Way I Feel About Cha
H3. Moody's Mood
H4. Just Right Tonight
Let Me In Your Life
I1. Let Me In Your Life
I2. Every Natural Thing
I3. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
I4. I'm In Love
I5. Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
I6. The Masquerade Is Over
J1. With Pen In Hand
J2. Oh Baby
J3. Eight Days On The Road
J4. If You Don't Think
J5. A Song For You
Pledging My Love: Sessions Tracks
K1. Pledging My Love/The Clock
K2. You're Taking Up Another Man's Place
K3. Are You Leaving Me (Demo)
K4. You're All I Need To Get By (Take 2)
K5. Spanish Harlem (Alternate Mix)
L1. Lean On Me
L2. Sweetest Smile And The Funkiest Style
L3. Do You Know
L4. At Last
L5. Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)
L6. Til It's Over (Demo)
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