Aretha Now
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By 1968, Aretha Franklin had already claimed her throne as the Queen of Soul, but *Aretha Now* finds her at a peak of creative confidence, surrounded by some of Atlantic Records' finest players and arrangers. This is a record that moves fluidly between funk grooves and intimate ballad moments—"Think" cuts with an almost defiant energy, while "I Say A Little Prayer" showcases her ability to reshape a standard into something wholly her own. The session musicians lock into tight rhythmic spaces that feel both of-the-moment and timeless, giving her voice room to breathe and command. Across these ten tracks, Franklin demonstrates why she's inimitable: her phrasing bends time, her power can fill a room or whisper a secret, and her interpretive instincts turn every song into a conversation. Whether it's the raw funk pulse or the contemplative slower pieces, this album captures an artist who has nothing left to prove and everything still to say.
Item Details+
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| Style | Soul |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Record and sleeve in EX condition. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Atlantic |
| Year | 1968 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Think 2:15
A2. I Say A Little Prayer 3:30
A3. See Saw 2:42
A4. Night Time Is The Right Time 4:44
A5. You Send Me 2:25
B1. You're A Sweet Sweet Man 2:14
B2. I Take What I Want 2:30
B3. Hello Sunshine 3:00
B4. A Change 2:23
B5. I Can't See Myself Leaving You 3:00
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