I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

by Aretha Franklin

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You cover art

Marking her commercial and artistic breakthrough with Atlantic Records, 'I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You' redefined Aretha Franklin's career, shifting from jazz standards to a raw, gospel-infused soul sound. [1, 6] Framed by producer Jerry Wexler's immediate production style and the foundational grooves of the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, Franklin's commanding piano playing and vocal performances transformed songs like Otis Redding's 'Respect' into enduring anthems of female empowerment and civil rights, cementing her status as the 'Queen of Soul'. [1, 4, 10, 11]

Genres

  • Deep Soul
  • Southern Soul

Tracklist

  1. Respect
  2. Drown in My Own Tears
  3. I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)
  4. Soul Serenade
  5. Don't Let Me Lose This Dream
  6. Baby, Baby, Baby
  7. Dr. Feelgood (Love Is Serious Business)
  8. Good Times
  9. Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
  10. Save Me
  11. A Change Is Gonna Come