The Best of Aretha Franklin


The Best of Aretha Franklin is a 1973 compilation by Aretha Franklin. It contains alternate takes and is one of only a few quadraphonic releases. It was reissued on DVD-Audio by Rhino Handmade in August 2010. It is not to be confused with a 1984 compilation of the same name.

Track listing

  1. "Respect" - 2:24
  2. "Baby, I Love You" - 2:46
  3. "Chain of Fools" - 4:22
  4. *an alternate version exclusive to this compilation
  5. "Rock Steady" - 4:19
  6. *contains an alternate introduction exclusive to this compilation
  7. "Spanish Harlem" - 3:40
  8. "Don't Play That Song" - 2:48
  9. "Dr. Feelgood" - 3:18
  10. "Day Dreaming" - 3:49
  11. "I Say A Little Prayer" - 3:22
  12. " A Natural Woman" - 2:43
  13. "Call Me" - 3:24
  14. "Bridge over Troubled Water" - 5:30