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Respect - The Very Best of Aretha Franklin

~ Aretha Franklin
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  • Audio CD (3 Jun 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Atlantic
  • ASIN: B000066SBB
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,455 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #30 in  Music > R&B and Soul > Classic R&B & Soul
    #57 in  Music > Adult Contemporary > Female Vocalists

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Track Listings

Disc: 1
1. Respect
2. Think
3. Spanish Harlem
4. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
5. I Say A Little Prayer
6. Son Of A Preacher Man
7. I Never Loved A Man
8. Chain Of Fools
9. Don't Play That Song
10. Angel
See all 24 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves
2. I Knew You Were Waiting
3. Through The Storm
4. Love All The Hurt Away
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 Tears
See all 19 tracks on this disc

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
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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'Respect: The Very Best Of Aretha Franklin' is a 2CD set featuring a collection of her hits and most well known songs which span over forty years in the music industry. Includes classics such as 'Respect', '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', 'Chain Of Fools', and her duet with George Michael'I Knew You Were Waiting'.

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Respect - Aretha Franklin, 8 Jul 2002
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.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Shame about the remastering., 17 April 2005
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.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of a Breathtaking Career, 8 April 2003
By Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 unlucky... Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. Holden

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 22 months ago by G. Kyriacou

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 24 months ago by RUEBEN AMOS RUNACRE

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

2.0 out of 5 stars 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 motogpfan

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful album, catering for all emotions.
There is the relaxing classic You Make Me Feel....and the uplifting Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves.....as well as so many other tracks. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2004 by Guitar Heroine

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BODY OF WOK
This excellent collection amply demonstrates the major contribution the Queen of Soul made to popular music over almost forty years. Read more
Published on 13 May 2003 by Pieter

5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC gold dust!
What can i say... a brilliant collection! I got this as a present for my wife as she is a fan of Aretha... and so am i even more than ever. Read more
Published on 3 May 2003 by Andy

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