1. I wonder (Where Are You Tonight?) (3:21) A. Franklin - T. White Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded June 14, 1963, New York City
2. Skylark (2:50) J. Mercher - H. Carmichael Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded June 12, 1963, New York City
3. Laughing On the Outside (3:15) B. Wayne - B. Raleigh Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded June 12, 1963, New York City
4. Without The One Your Love (2:46) A. Franklin Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded April 27, 1962, New York Poetry
5. This Bitter Earth (4:34) C. Otis Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded February 10, 1964, New York City
6. Drinking Again (3:28) D. Tauber - J. Mercer Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded February 8, 1964, New York City
7. Muddy Water (2:24) J. Trent - P. De Rose - H. Richman Produced by Clyde Otis Recorded February 10, 1965, New York City
8. Trouble In Mind (2:56) R.M. Jones Produced by Clyde Otis Recorded February 10, 1965, New York City
9. Just For A Thrill (2:52) L. Amstrong - D. Raye Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded April May 11, 1962,New York City
10. Try A Little Tenderness (3:14) H. Woods - J. Campbell - R. Connelly Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded April 27, 1962, New York City
11. I Wish I Didn't Love You So (2:55) F. Loesser Produced by Clyde Otis Recorded July 16, 1964, New York City
12. Only The Lonely (4:54) S. Cahn - J. Van Heusen Produced by Clyde Otis Recorded July 16, 1964, New York City
13. But Beautiful (2:57) J. Burke - J. Van Heusen Produced by Clyde Otis Recorded July 14, 1964, New York City
14. What A Diff'rence A Day Makes (3:30) S. Adam - M. Grever Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded February 10, 1964, New York City
15. If Ever I Would Leave You (4:07) A.J. Lerner - F. Loewe Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded June 13, 1963, New York City
16. Unforgettable (3:40) I. Gordon Produced, arranged and conducted by Robert Mersey Recorded February 10, 1964, New York City
17. Walk On By (2:49) H. David - B. Bacharah Produced by Clyde Otis Recorded October 5-7, 1964, New York City
18. Over The Rainbow (2:37) E.Y. Harburg - H. Arlen Recorded August 1, 1960
For years, for me, hearing the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is like seeing a sunset. The milieu so peaceful. The landscape so remarkable. The colors so beautiful. The experience so mirthful.
The sound of Aretha Franklin, for me, is like poetry. Whether forsaken ballads or broken-hearted blues, Aretha draws on the highest vigor of inspiration. Like poetry, listening her songs is always delightful.
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I am not a musician and neither a music-critic. However, I have the courage to say that we will not regret to add this CD, Aretha Franklin Love Songs, to our priceless personal collection.
