Aretha Franklin – Young, Gifted And Black (1972/2012) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Aretha Franklin – Young, Gifted And Black (1972/2012)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 44:51 minutes | 915 MB | Genre: R&B, Soul
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Rhino Atlantic

Chart History/Awards
– Reached #2 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums.
– “Day Dreaming” reached #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Singles.
– “Brand New Me” reached #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Singles.
– GRAMMY®: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
– Included on VH1’s “Greatest Albums of All Time.”

“…an extremely personal, beautiful record…controlled throughout by one sensibility, Miss Franklin’s…” – Rolling Stone

Young, Gifted and Black is Aretha Franklin’s remarkable 1972 Gold-certified work, finding the singer at the height of her artistic powers. For the release, Franklin worked with legendary producers Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin and Tom Dowd. Young, Gifted and Black is an eclectic collection of covers coupled with Franklin originals. Standouts include Elton John’s “Border Song” and The Beatles’ “The Long and Winding Road.” Franklin’s own compositions “Day Dreaming” and “Rock Steady” reached #1 and #2 on Billboard’s Top R&B Singles. The album is included on VH1’s “Greatest Albums of All Time” and won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Female R&B Performance.

Tracklist:
01. Aretha Franklin – Oh Me Oh My (I’m a Fool for You Baby) (03:43)
02. Aretha Franklin – Day Dreaming (04:03)
03. Aretha Franklin – Rock Steady (03:15)
04. Aretha Franklin – Young, Gifted and Black (03:34)
05. Aretha Franklin – All the King’s Horses (03:55)
06. Aretha Franklin – A Brand New Me (04:27)
07. Aretha Franklin – April Fools (03:32)
08. Aretha Franklin – I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (03:35)
09. Aretha Franklin – First Snow in Kokomo (04:04)
10. Aretha Franklin – The Long and Winding Road (03:38)
11. Aretha Franklin – Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time) (03:42)
12. Aretha Franklin – Border Song (Holy Moses) (03:19)

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