Lady Soul
by Aretha Franklin
- Type: Album
- Released: January 22, 1968
- Label: Atlantic
- Country: United States
- Length: 28:41
- Community rating: 4.6/5 from 9 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
'Lady Soul' solidifies Aretha Franklin's position as a soul music authority, built upon her commanding vocal performances, masterful piano contributions, and distinct artistic vision for the album's arrangements. Produced by Jerry Wexler, the album's sound is characterized by the polished Muscle Shoals rhythm section, prominent horn sections, and the rich, gospel-infused backing vocals of The Sweet Inspirations. Containing enduring anthems of female empowerment and heartache like "Chain of Fools" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," the record is a definitive work of 1960s soul, blending raw emotional power with sophisticated musicality.
Genres
Descriptors: soulful, vocal, rhythmic, piano, harmonies
Tracklist
- Chain Of Fools (2:47)
- Money Won't Change You (2:08)
- People Get Ready (3:44)
- Niki Hoeky (2:31)
- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (2:45)
- Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) (2:25)
- Good To Me As I Am To You (3:58)
- Come Back Baby (2:27)
- Groovin' (2:57)
- Ain't No Way (4:17)
Credits
- Aretha Franklin - vocals, backing vocals, piano, Primary Artist
- Eric Clapton - guitar
- Bobby Womack - guitar
- Joe South - guitar
- Jimmy Johnson - guitar
- Tommy Cogbill - bass guitar
- Spooner Oldham - piano, electric piano, organ
- Bernie Glow - trumpet
- Joe Newman - trumpet
- Melvin Lastie - trumpet
- Tony Studd - trombone
- King Curtis - tenor saxophone
- Frank Wess - flute, tenor saxophone
- Seldon Powell - flute, tenor saxophone
- Haywood Henry - baritone saxophone
- The Sweet Inspirations - backing vocals
- Carolyn Franklin - backing vocals
- Cissy Houston - backing vocals
- Roger Hawkins - drums
- Gene Chrisman - drums
- Warren Smith - vibraphone
- Jerry Wexler - producer
- Tom Dowd - recording engineer, arranger
- Arif Mardin - arranger