Lady Soul — 1968

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. The second (or third) record that deepens the picture.

On vinyl: First pressings command high prices; a quality reissue will often sound better anyway.

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More from Aretha Franklin — where to go next

If you have Lady Soul, these are the Aretha Franklin records worth reaching for next.

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   Lady Soul1968 · you're viewing this one
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   I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You1967 · Soul & R&B
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4. 4
   Young, Gifted and Black1972 · Soul & R&B
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