If there is a better female soul singer than Aretha Franklin in this galaxy, we have not yet heard her. This Rhino compilation, while in no way comprehensive, is nonetheless an outstanding sampler of songs by one of soul music's all-time giants. Franklin's performances are mesmerizing and seem to embody the perfect balance between nuanced sensitivity and sheer powerhouse wailing. The combination of her unique magnetism and the quality of her music is almost too good to be true. The album's only shortcoming is that there aren't more tracks to savor. A perfect introduction to this phenomenal singer. Released in March 1994, 16 tracks, including:
01- Respect
02- Baby I Love You
03- I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
04- Chain Of Fools
05- Do Right Woman Do Right Man
06- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
07- (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
08- Ain't No Way
09- Think
10- See Saw
11- The House That Jack Built
12- I Say A Little Prayer
13- The Weight
14- Eleanor Rigby
15- Share Your Love With Me
16- Call Me