Aretha Franklin
27 records available
Aretha Franklin
With releases such as “Respect”, she shaped the soul music of the USA from the mid-1960s onwards and was regularly present in the US charts. Working with producers like Jerry Wexler at Atlantic Records laid the foundation for her distinctive style. Many recordings from this period show the connection between gospel, rhythm & blues, and pop elements.
Aretha Franklin – Sound & Production Style
Aretha Franklin’s productions are often characterised by the use of live band arrangements, including brass sections, Hammond organ, and distinctive backing vocals. The involvement of musicians from the Muscle Shoals Studio and producers such as Jerry Wexler and Arif Mardin shaped her sound in the late 1960s and 1970s. In addition to her vocal dynamics, the blend of soul, gospel, and pop, which was realised in many of her studio recordings, is also characteristic.
Aretha Franklin on vinyl – the key releases
Among the available records is the 12'' maxi Jimmy Lee (12'' Vinyl Maxi), produced in the 1980s and reflecting her later period. The single Chain Of Fools (7'' Vinyl) is one of the well-known soul tracks in her repertoire. In addition, Eleanor Rigby 7" Single SPAIN/ The Beatles (7'' Vinyl) is available as a rarity, documenting a cover version from Spain.
For those interested in soul and R&B, these pressings provide an overview of various creative phases of Aretha Franklin.
- Genre: Soul, R&B, Gospel
- Origin: USA
- Active: 1960s to 2010s
- Notable: Collaboration with Atlantic Records, influential role for female soul vocalists
