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Lady SoulAretha Franklin
Soul & R&B · 1960s

Lady Soul

Released 1968Soul & R&B
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A run of near-perfect soul singles gathered into one essential set, sung with unmatched power and feeling. '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' is a high point. Peak Aretha. Released in 1968, it's a key entry in Aretha Franklin's run.

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

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