ARETHA FRANKLIN - LADY SOUL

Released January 22, 1968, on Atlantic Records, Lady Soul is Aretha’s twelfth studio album and her third consecutive R&B chart-topper. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and features enduring classics like “Chain of Fools,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “(Sweet, Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone”  . Produced by Jerry Wexler and recorded at legendary Muscle Shoals and Atlantic Studios, Aretha’s powerful voice is supported by top-tier musicians—including Eric Clapton on guitar—and gospel-infused backing vocals from Cissy Houston, Erma Franklin, and the Sweet Inspirations  . The album’s soulful, heartfelt performances earned it critical acclaim, earning spots on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums,” VH1’s all-time rankings, and Pitchfork’s best-of-the-1960s list  .

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Tracklist (Original Vinyl)

Side A

• Chain of Fools

• Money Won’t Change You

• People Get Ready

• Niki Hoeky

• (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Side B

6. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone

7. Good to Me as I Am to You

8. Come Back Baby

9. Groovin’

10. Ain’t No Way