album · March 19, 1962

The Electrifying Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

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This 1962 Columbia Records release showcases Franklin's powerful voice and gospel influences before her iconic Atlantic Records period. The album features a blend of blues, soul, and gospel standards.

• The album was recorded in 1961, prior to Franklin's move to Atlantic Records. It features orchestral arrangements by</td><td>Burt Bacharach. The initial release charted at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• The album was originally released on March 19, 1962, by Columbia Records. It was later reissued by RevOla in 2006 with bonus tracks.
• This album represents one of Franklin's earliest forays into secular music, though it still retains strong gospel undertones. It was one of her first albums to chart on the Billboard 200.

Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, hailed as the "Queen of Soul." Her early career began with gospel music before transitioning to secular music.