NEW LP
New sealed copy. 2016 reissue.
Released on September 9, 1971, by Atlantic Records, Aretha’s Greatest Hits was the third compilation album by the Queen of Soul. Coming at the height of her career, the collection brought together some of her most iconic singles from the late 1960s while also offering listeners three newly recorded tracks: “Spanish Harlem,” “You’re All I Need to Get By,” and a powerful rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
The album highlighted Franklin’s unmatched ability to bring gospel fervor, emotional depth, and technical brilliance to contemporary soul and pop music. While the compilation served as an accessible entry point for new fans, the inclusion of fresh material ensured it was also essential for longtime listeners.
Commercially and critically, the record cemented Franklin’s dominance in the era, underscoring her role as both a hitmaker and one of the defining voices of American music. “Spanish Harlem,” in particular, became one of her standout singles of the early 1970s, further proving her gift for reimagining popular songs with her own distinct soul stamp.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Spanish Harlem
A2 Chain Of Fools
A3 Don't Play That Song
A4 I Say A Little Prayer
A5 Dr. Feelgood
A6 Let It Be
A7 Do Right Woman - Do Right Man
B1 Bridge Over Troubled Water
B2 Respect
B3 Baby I Love You
B4 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
B5 I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
B6 You're All I Need To Get By
B7 Call Me
