Aretha Franklin

Mandatory scandinavian recordings for the queen of soul ! In 1968, she issued the top-selling albums Lady Soul and Aretha Now, which included some of her most popular hit singles, including "Chain of Fools", "Ain't No Way", "Think" and "I Say a Little Prayer".

That February, Franklin earned the first two of her Grammys, including the debut category for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. In the same year, Franklin toured outside the US for the first time in May, including an appearance in Stockholm, from where this historic recording was taken.

PERSONNEL:

• Aretha Franklin - (piano, vocals)
• Gar Illingworth - (piano)
• Russel Conway - (trumpet)
• George Dadidson - (drums)
• Carolyn Franklin (background vocals)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Don't Let Me Lose This Dream
• A2. Soul Serenade
• A3. Night Life
• A4. Baby, I Love You
• A5. Groovin'
• A6. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

• SIDE B
• B1. Come Back Baby
• B2. Dr Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business)
• B3. Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)
• B4. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
• B5. Chain Of Fools
• B6. Respect