Album
A Brand New Me
Aretha Franklin With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
2017 · Funk / Soul
Rare pressing on Gatefold
A Brand New Me is a Soul & Funk album by Aretha Franklin With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, originally released in 2017. On Gatefold: 9 pressings tracked.
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Tracklist
- 1Think (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)2:54
- 2Don't Play That Song (You Lied) [with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]2:56
- 3I Say a Little Prayer (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)4:18
- 4Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) [with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]3:30
- 5A Brand New Me (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)4:19
- 6(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman [with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]3:36
- 7Angel (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)4:42
- 8Border Song (Holy Moses) [with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]3:24
- 9Let It Be (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)3:34
- 10People Get Ready (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)4:03
- 11Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool For You Baby) [with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]4:18
- 12You're All I Need To Get By (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)3:59
- 13Son of a Preacher Man (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)3:29
- 14Respect (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)2:37
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Classic Soul
- lush
- triumphant
- soulful
Released on November 10th 2017 by Rhino Records and Atlantic Records, it features archival vocal performances that Franklin recorded for Atlantic Records accompanied by new orchestral arrangements by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and newly recorded backing vocals, In addition to the original (archived) background vocal and instrumental accompaniments. Producer Nick Patrick said of the album: There is a reason that Aretha Franklin is called the Queen of Soul. Franklin died in August 2018, nine months after the album's release.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Aretha FranklinSOLO VOCAL
- LedisiBACKING VOCALS
- Lynne FiddmontBACKING VOCALS
- Patti AustinBACKING VOCALS
- Ralph SalminsDRUMS
- Robin SmithCONDUCTOR ARRANGED BY , CONDUCTOR
- Royal Philharmonic OrchestraORCHESTRA
- Steve PearceBASS
- Steve SidwellCONDUCTOR ARRANGED BY , CONDUCTOR
- Valerie PinkstonBACKING VOCALS
- Adam LinsleyTRUMPET
- Alistair WhiteTROMBONE
- Andy CaineBACKING VOCALS
- Andy WoodTROMBONE
- Ben CastleALTO SAXOPHONE
- Buzzy FeitenGUITAR
- Chris WaldenARRANGED BY
- Chris WhiteTENOR SAXOPHONE
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