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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Respect (LP Version) | |||
| 2. Think (LP Version) | |||
| 3. Spanish Harlem (LP Version) | |||
| 4. [You Make Me Feel Like] A Natural Woman (LP Version) | |||
| 5. I Say A Little Prayer (LP Version) | |||
| 6. Son Of A Preacher Man | |||
| 7. I Never Loved A Man [The Way I Love You] (LP Version) | |||
| 8. Chain Of Fools (LP Version) | |||
| 9. Don't Play That Song (You Lied) | |||
| 10. Angel | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves (duet with Eurythmics) | |||
| 2. I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)(duet with George Michael) | |||
| 3. Through The Storm (duet with Elton John) | |||
| 4. Love All The Hurt Away (duet with George Benson) | |||
| 5. Willing To Forgive | |||
| 6. Let It Be | |||
| 7. Never Let Me Go | |||
| 8. Night Time Is The Right Time | |||
| 9. Call Me | |||
| 10. Drown In My Own Tears | |||
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Respect features all the classic songs by the original Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Rooted in a gospel tradition that was to inform her soul-charged sound, her impact on pop music, and in particular American pop music was profound.
It was the run of late-60s Atlantic hits featured here ("Respect", "Chain of Fools", "I Say A Little Prayer") that made her a star but as this "best of" shows, there was plenty more to come. Aretha was discovered all over again by a new generation in the 80s thanks to her role and performance ("Think") in hit musical The Blues Brothers. Riding high on a wave of success, duets with latter day icons followed like the epic "I Knew You Were Waiting" with stubble-faced George Michael and the anthemic "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" with self-proclaimed diva Annie Lennox. Respect is certainly due to the remarkable talent of Aretha Franklin and this double disc anthology thoroughly represents the diva in her full majesty. –-Carol Baines
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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Everybody needs an Aretha Franklin CD in their collection. 'Respect' has 43 classic hits, some guaranteed to make you reach for the microphone and shake your booty, others sure to heal a broken heart. Not only are her more famous hits such as 'I Say a Little Prayer' and 'Think' on the album, Aretha also sings 'Bridge over Troubled Water' and 'Let it Be' in her distinctive, soulful voice. This is a timeless collection, ideal as a gift for a music lover of any age. Even youngsters are sure to enjoy this Diva's music.
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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There are plenty of reviews about this particular double CD which comment on the excellence of the musical content and Aretha's voice. My only concern is the poor remastering, which is a disgrace, someone at Warner Music should be shot !!! Most of the tracks have a strong background hiss which detracts from the excellence of the music. There is no excuse for this, as today's electronics and computer software can even clean up ancient 78's and make them sound far better than this!!! Unfortunately I do not know what alternative album to advise people to buy. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This excellent collection amply demonstrates the major contribution the Queen of Soul made to popular music over almost forty years. On Disc One, my personal favourites include her amazing interpretation of Spanish Harlem which was a huge hit in 1971, the vocally innovative Chain Of Fools, the urgent Don’t Play That Song, and the lovely lilting You’re All I Need To Get By. Disc Two kicks of with her assertive Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves, the powerful duet with Annie Lennox which saw her re-establishing herself in the middle 1980s and includes the catchy Freeway Of Love from the same period. It also contains her beautiful versions of The Beatles’ Let It Be and Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water from the early 70s. In the sixties, Aretha’s soul was more rootsy than Motown, in other words, you had to work a little bit harder to fully appreciate it, but when Disco arrived in the mid 70s, her star faded a bit since she never really had consistent commercial success in that era. But her return in the eighties saw some great music again, like the album from which Freeway Of Love was drawn. This is a comprehensive compilation of her greatest hits and always a pleasure to listen to. Not many artists have such an impressve portfolio or have consistently made such brilliant music over 4 decades.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Too many styles
I bought this a few years back and had to get a refund. For some people, they like listening to soul or disco. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mad Dave
A very rich souffle
This exhaustive CD collection yo-yos in price a great deal from budget to full-price, so pick the right time to purchase! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Rob
Respect
If ever I was asked to recommend a good introduction to Aretha Franklins music I would always suggest two albums, this one and `Amazing Grace' which is a live gospel album. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Spider Monkey
A fine collection
This is a fine selection and it IS as good as many of the other reviewers suggest!
I have a copy with no audible hiss so it may be a couple of reviewers have been... Read more
I have a copy with no audible hiss so it may be a couple of reviewers have been... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2009 by P. Holden
SO MUCH 'RESPECT' FOR ARETHA !!!
The GREATEST SINGER EVER !!!! There are many great singers in this world but Aretha's in a class no one can top. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2007 by G. Kyriacou
A Must For Soul Fans!
This is a truly brilliant album by the greatest female soul singer of all time. It includes virtually all her greatest hits and a superb version of "Son Of A Preacher Man" which... Read more
Published on 21 July 2007 by Rob Dylan
A MUST HAVE
This compilation makes me dance and sing along. All the best in one..of course..there are other great ones which is not in here....of course..wat can you expect? Read more
Published on 21 May 2006 by Ho Yew Fong
The Queen Of Soul
Aretha Franklin, daughter of a famous Pentecostel pastor, inevitably began singing in a church choir at a very early age and it was clear then that she had the gift of a deep, raw... Read more
Published on 3 May 2006 by Ian Phillips
Queen of soul
Aretha's best work, showcased here, proves that she has justly earned her title as Queen of soul despite some ups downs in her long career. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2005 by Peter Durward Harris
Maybe I'm unlucky
Aretha Franklin at her best BUT my cd has a bad hiss all the way through
Published on 12 Feb 2005 by gary
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