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Soul ’69 1969

soul, rhythm and blues 41 min 12 tracks Rhino Atlantic

Soul '69 is the fourteenth studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin. Released in 1969 by Atlantic Records, the album features cover material. It was her sixth album to reach number 1 on Billboard's R&B albums chart but ended her Top Five streak on the Pop side, stalling at number 15 on the national Billboard's Top Albums listing.

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Grave, classical in form, character-led and earnest.

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The Encyclopedia of Popular Music4/5 ★
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Tracks

1Ramblin’3:10
2Today I Sing the Blues4:26
3River’s Invitation2:41
4Pitiful3:05
5Crazy He Calls Me3:29
6Bring It On Home to Me3:45
7Tracks of My Tears2:57
8If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody3:09
9Gentle on My Mind2:29
10So Long4:37
11I’ll Never Be Free4:16
12Elusive Butterfly2:46

12 tracks, 41 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Aretha Franklin
Label: Rhino Atlantic
Type: Album
Format: Digital Media
Country: AL

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