Aretha Franklin

• 180 GRAM VIRGIN VINYL PRESSING

• ENTIRELY ANALOGUE PRODUCTION

• GATEFOLD EDITION

• 4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

In 1971, Aretha Franklin scored another major career first, affirming her crossover credibility by becoming the first R&B artist to headline a date at the fabled venue that was ground zero for all that encompassed the budding West Coast scene, the Fillmore West.

The live album that resulted, Aretha Live at the Fillmore West, became yet another classic in her catalog, thanks not only to the power of her performance and the inclusion of such seminal classics as “Respect,” Spirit in the Dark” and “Don’t Play That Song,” but also due to her interpretations of various contemporary covers as well. It was in effect, a summation of everything that was essential about her iconic artistry.

PERSONNEL:

• Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles (vocals, electric piano)
• King Curtis (tenor sax, soprano sax)
• Billy Preston (organ)
• Truman Thomas (electric piano)
• Cornell Dupree (guitar)
• Jerry Jemmot (bass)
• Bernard Purdie (drums)
• Pancho Morales (conga)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Respect
• A2. Love The One You're With
• A3. Bridge Over Troubled Water
• A4. Eleanor Rigby
• A5. Make It With You
• A6. Don't Play That Song

• SIDE B
• B1. Dr. Feelgood
• B2. Spirit In The Dark
• B3. Spirit In The Dark (Reprise With Ray Charles)
• B4. Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand)