Aretha Franklin - The Early Years (CD, Comp)

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1. "This Bitter Earth" recorded February 10, 1964, in New York City. From the album Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington, Columbia 8963, Rel. 1964

2. "Without The One You Love" recorded February 10, 1965, in New York City. From the album Yeah!!! Aretha Franklin In Person With Her Quartet, Columbia 9151, Rel. 1965

3. "Cry Like A Baby" recorded December 15, 1964, in New York City. Charted 11/19/66; Weeks: 8; Peak: #27 R&B, #113 Pop. From the album Soul Sister, Columbia 9321, Rel. 1966

4. "Trouble In Mind" recorded February 10, 1965, in New York City. From the album Yeah!!! Aretha Franklin In Person With Her Quartet, Columbia 9151, Rel. 1965

5. "Muddy Water" recorded February 10, 1965, in New York City. From the album Yeah!!! Aretha Franklin In Person With Her Quartet, Columbia 9151, Rel. 1965

6. "Walk On By" recorded October 5-7, 1964, in New York City. From the album Runnin' Out Of Fools, Columbia 9081, Rel. 1964

7. "Skylark" recorded June 12, 1963, in New York City. From the album Laughing On The Outside, Columbia 8879, Rel. 1963

8. "Drinking Again" recorded February 8, 1964, in New York City. From the album Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington, Columbia 8963, Rel. 1964

9. "Evil Gal Blues" recorded February 8, 1964, in New York City. From the album Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington, Columbia 8963, Rel. 1964

10. "Laughing On The Outside" recorded June 12, 1963, in New York City. From the album Laughing On The Outside, Columbia 8879, Rel. 1963

11. "God Bless The Child" recorded May 11, 1962, in New York City. From the album The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin, Columbia 8676, Rel. 1962

12. "Take A Look" recorded July 14, 1964, in New York City. Charted 9/30/67; Weeks: 5; Peak: #28 R&B, #56 Pop. From the album Soul Sister, Columbia 9321, Rel. 1966

13. "Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This Morning" recorded February 7, 1964, in New York City. From the album Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington, Columbia 8963, Rel. 1964

14. "I Wonder (Where Are You Tonight)" recorded June 14, 1963, in New York City. From the album Laughing On The Outside, Columbia 8879, Rel. 1963

Project Director: Joy Gilbert
Photos courtesy of Sony Music Photo Archives
Packaging Manager: Robert Constanzo

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Country:    US  
Released:  1997
Genre:       Jazz
Style:         Soul-Jazz

Track listing:

1. This Bitter Earth 4:34
2. Without The One You Love 3:34
3. Cry Like A Baby 2:10
4. Trouble In Mind 2:53
5. Muddy Water 2:22
6. Walk On By 2:47
7. Skylark 2:51
8. Drinking Again 3:28
9. Evil Gal Blues 2:40
10. Laughing On The Outside 3:11
11. God Bless The Child 3:01
12. Take A Look 2:39
13. Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This Morning 5:11
14. I Wonder (Where Are You Tonight) 3:15