Aretha on the Quad
Apparently Rhino’s reissue of Chicago’s debut LP in quadraphonic stereo was a success, because the label has commissioned another title for the same deluxe treatment: the 1973 compilation The Best of Aretha Franklin.
This set features some of The Queen of Soul’s biggest hits for Atlantic, including “Respect,” “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman” and “I Say a Little Prayer.” A few rarities abound, as well: “Rock Steady” is presented in an extended form exclusive only to the quadraphonic version, and “Chain of Fools” has an extended introduction.
Hit the jump to see all the tracks, and order your copy here.Aretha Franklin, The Best of Aretha Franklin (Rhino Handmade, 2010 – originally released as Atlantic QD-8305, 1973)
- Respect – 2:24
- Baby, I Love You – 2:46
- Chain of Fools – 4:22 *
- Rock Steady – 4:19 **
- Spanish Harlem – 3:40
- Don’t Play That Song – 2:48
- Dr. Feelgood – 3:18
- Day Dreaming – 3:49
- I Say a Little Prayer – 3:22
- (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman – 2:43
- Call Me – 3:42
- Bridge Over Troubled Water – 5:30
* Extended version previously released on expanded version of Lady Soul (Rhino R2 71933, 1995) ** Extended version unavailable on any other format
Tracks 1 and 7 from I Never Loved a Man the Way I Loved You (Atlantic, 1967)
Track 2 from Aretha Arrives (Atlantic, 1967)
Tracks 3 and 10 from Lady Soul (Atlantic, 1968)
Tracks 4 and 8 from Young, Gifted and Black (Atlantic, 1972)
Track 5 from Aretha’s Greatest Hits (Atlantic, 1971)
Track 6 from Spirit in the Dark (Atlantic, 1970)
Track 9 from Aretha Now (Atlantic, 1968)
Track 11 from This Girl’s in Love with You (Atlantic, 1970)
Track 12 from Aretha Live at Fillmore West (Atlantic, 1971)
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For anyone not living in The USA this disc costs a small fortune. I won’t be getting this unfortunately.