ARETHA FRANKLIN – Lady Soul (Atlantic 75 Reissue) – LP – Clear Vinyl

LP – Limited Edition Clear Vinyl. One time pressing celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records.

Aretha’s Franklin‘s position as soul music’s premier female vocalist was consolidated by this album. Her strident reading of Don Covay‘s “Chain of Fools” set the tone for a collection on which the singer unveiled several stellar original compositions and reinterpreted a batch of classic songs. Franklin’s gospel roots were clearly displayed on the anthem-like “People Get Ready” while her interpretation of “Natural Woman” showed both vulnerable and assertive qualities.

Lady Soul captures a performer at the peak of her power, restating her ability to take material and make it uniquely her own.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Chain of Fools
2. Money Won’t Change You
3. People Get Ready
4. Niki Hoeky
5. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Side B
1. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone
2. Good to Me as I Am to You
3. Come Back Baby
4. Groovin’
5. Ain’t No Way