Description

Aretha’s Franklin’s position as soul music’s premier female vocalist was consolidated by this album. Her strident reading of Don Covay’s ‘Chain of Fools’ set the tone for a collection on which the singer unveiled several stellar original compositions and reinterpreted a batch of classic songs. Franklin’s gospel roots were clearly displayed on the anthem-like ‘People Get Ready’ while her interpretation of ‘Natural Woman’ showed both vulnerable and assertive qualities. ‘Lady Soul’ captures a performer at the peak of her power, restating her ability to take material and make it uniquely her own.

Track list:

SIDE 1
1 Chain Of Fools
2 Money Won’t Change You (LP Version)
3 People get ready (LP Version)
4 Niki Hoeky (LP Version)
5 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

SIDE 2
1 Since you’ve been gone (sweet sweet baby) (LP Version)
2 Good To Me As I Am To You (LP Version)
3 Come Back Baby (LP Version)
4 Groovin’ (LP Version)
5 Ain’t No Way (LP Version)