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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love YouAretha Franklin
Soul & R&B · 1960s

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

Released 1967Soul & R&B
Classic

The album where Aretha found her voice at Atlantic, fusing gospel fire with secular soul on 'Respect' and the title track. Raw, commanding and historic. The Queen of Soul announces herself. Released in 1967, it's an early landmark for Aretha Franklin.

On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.

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