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Spirit in the Dark was one of Aretha Franklin's more overlooked albums from her Atlantic prime, despite the inclusion of a couple hit singles (the title track and "Don't Play That Song"). The disc includes five of her own compositions (the most she ever recorded for a single album) and her usual eclectic choice of cover material. On this record, the covers ranged from B.B. King and Dr. John to Jimmy Reed and Goffin/King's "Oh Not My Baby." The album also benefits from great backup players: Both the Muscle Shoals rhythm section and the Dixie Flyers contributed to the sessions, and Duane Allman lends his guitar to a couple of tracks. Though it doesn't rank with her very best Atlantic LPs, it's an exuberant and remarkably consistent effort. The 1993 CD reissue has detailed liner notes on the songs and sessions by David Nathan.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
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Jerry Wexler, Producer - Arif Mardin, Producer - Betty Nelson, Writer - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - AHMET ERTEGUN, Writer - TOM DOWD, Producer - Almeda Lattimore, Backing Vocals - Brenda Bryant, Backing Vocals - Margaret Branch, Backing Vocals - Sammy Creason, Drums - Tommy McClure, Bass Guitar - Charlie Freeman, Guitar - JIM DICKINSON, Additional Keyboards - Michael Utley, Additional Keyboards
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Mike Utley, Additional Keyboards - Jerry Wexler, Producer - Arif Mardin, Producer - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - TOM DOWD, Producer - Almeda Lattimore, Backing Vocals - Brenda Bryant, Backing Vocals - Margaret Branch, Backing Vocals - Sammy Creason, Drums - Tommy McClure, Bass Guitar - Ron Albert, Engineer - Charlie Freeman, Guitar - JIM DICKINSON, Additional Keyboards - Lewis Hahn, Engineer - Chuck Kirkpatrick, Engineer - Roy Hawkins, Writer - Rick Darnell, Writer
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Carolyn Franklin, Writer - Eddie Hinton, Guitar - Arif Mardin, Producer - Jimmy Johnson, Guitar - Roger Hawkins, Drums - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - TOM DOWD, Producer - David Hood, Bass Guitar - BARRY BECKETT, Electric Piano - Almeda Lattimore, Backing Vocals - Pat lewis, Backing Vocals - Jimmy Radcliffe, Writer - Buzz Feiten, Guitar - Evelyn Greene, Backing Vocals - Wylene Ivy, Backing Vocals
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Mike Utley, Keyboards - Jerry Wexler, Producer - Arif Mardin, Producer - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - The Sweet Inspirations, Backing Vocals - TOM DOWD, Producer - Sammy Creason, Drums - Tommy McClure, Bass Guitar - Buzz Feiten, Guitar - Charlie Freeman, Guitar - JIM DICKINSON, Keyboards
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Ewart Abner, Writer - Eddie Hinton, Guitar - Arif Mardin, Producer - Jimmy Johnson, Guitar - Roger Hawkins, Drums - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - Jimmy Reed, Writer - TOM DOWD, Producer - David Hood, Bass Guitar - BARRY BECKETT, Additional Keyboards - Brenda Bryant, Backing Vocals - Evelyn Greene, Backing Vocals
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Mike Utley, Keyboards - Jerry Wexler, Producer - Arif Mardin, Producer, Arranger - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - The Sweet Inspirations, Backing Vocals - TOM DOWD, Producer - Sammy Creason, Drums - Tommy McClure, Bass Guitar - Buzz Feiten, Guitar - Charlie Freeman, Guitar - JIM DICKINSON, Keyboards
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Duane Allman, Guitar - Eddie Hinton, Electric Guitar - Jimmy Johnson, Guitar - Roger Hawkins, Drums - Aretha Franklin, Vocals, MainArtist - Jessie Hill, Writer - David Hood, Bass Guitar - BARRY BECKETT, Additional Keyboards - Brenda Bryant, Backing Vocals - Margaret Branch, Backing Vocals - Malcom Rebannack, Writer
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Arif Mardin, Producer - Cornell Dupree, Guitar - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Harold Cowart, Bass Guitar - TOM DOWD, Producer - Dave Crawford, Organ - Brenda Bryant, Backing Vocals - Margaret Branch, Backing Vocals - Ray Lucas, Drums - Buzz Feiten, Guitar - Billy Bowen, Writer
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Arif Mardin, Producer, String Arranger - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Harold Cowart, Bass Guitar - TOM DOWD, Producer - Dave Crawford, Organ - Jimmy O'Rourke, Guitar - Tubby Ziegler, Drums - Almeda Lattimore, Backing Vocals - Pat lewis, Backing Vocals - Wyline Ivy, Backing Vocals - Evelyn Greene, Backing Vocals
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Arif Mardin, Producer - Aretha Franklin, Producer, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - TOM DOWD, Producer - Almeda Lattimore, Backing Vocals - Pat lewis, Backing Vocals - Sammy Creason, Drums - Tommy McClure, Bass Guitar - Buzz Feiten, Guitar - Charlie Freeman, Guitar - JIM DICKINSON, Additional Keyboards - FRITZ ROTTER, Writer - Michael Utley, Additional Keyboards - Wyline Ivy, Backing Vocals - Evelyn Greene, Backing Vocals
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Eddie Hinton, Guitar - Arif Mardin, Producer - Cornell Dupree, Guitar - Jimmy Johnson, Guitar - Roger Hawkins, Drums - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - Carole King, Writer - Gerry Goffin, Writer - TOM DOWD, Producer - David Hood, Bass Guitar - BARRY BECKETT, Additional Keyboards - Almeda Lattimore, Backing Vocals - Brenda Bryant, Backing Vocals - Margaret Branch, Backing Vocals
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Arif Mardin, Producer - Cornell Dupree, Electric Guitar - Aretha Franklin, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - B.B. King, Writer - Harold Cowart, Bass Guitar - TOM DOWD, Producer - Dave Crawford, Organ - Almeda Lattimore, Backing Vocals - Ray Lucas, Drums - Pat lewis, Backing Vocals - Dave Clark, Writer - Buzz Feiten, Guitar - Wyline Ivy, Backing Vocals
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records
Album review
Spirit in the Dark was one of Aretha Franklin's more overlooked albums from her Atlantic prime, despite the inclusion of a couple hit singles (the title track and "Don't Play That Song"). The disc includes five of her own compositions (the most she ever recorded for a single album) and her usual eclectic choice of cover material. On this record, the covers ranged from B.B. King and Dr. John to Jimmy Reed and Goffin/King's "Oh Not My Baby." The album also benefits from great backup players: Both the Muscle Shoals rhythm section and the Dixie Flyers contributed to the sessions, and Duane Allman lends his guitar to a couple of tracks. Though it doesn't rank with her very best Atlantic LPs, it's an exuberant and remarkably consistent effort. The 1993 CD reissue has detailed liner notes on the songs and sessions by David Nathan.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:39:00
- Main artists: Aretha Franklin
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B Soul
© 1970 Atlantic Records ℗ 1970 Atlantic Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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