Aretha Franklin - Rare And Unreleased Recordings From The Golden Reign Of The Queen Of Soul (2 CD-Set)
“We've discovered a treasure trove of vintage Aretha that's nothing short of thrilling. Aretha's outtakes are the sort of performances most artists would be proud to call first choices.”
- legendary record producer and Atlantic Records principal Jerry Wexler, writing in the detailed liner notes for this collection.

When Jerry Wexler took the young Aretha Franklin under his wing at Atlantic Records in 1966, her evolution into the artist supreme we revere as “The Queen Of Soul” began.
Mined from the tape archives for an era that gave forth seminal hits including “Respect,” “Chain Of Fools,” “Baby I Love You” and other immortal recordings, the new Wexler-produced 2CD compilation RARE & UNRELEASED RECORDINGS FROM THE GOLDEN REIGN OF THE QUEEN OF SOUL spans 1966-1973 and shines an intimate light on the magic that earned Aretha her Crown.

A revealing collection of rarities and unissued marvels from her peak Atlantic years, the set presents Sister Re honing her art in the studio and emerging a legend. Comprising almost 2-_ hours of music, it compiles outtakes from sessions for eight albums, breathtaking, stripped-down demos, B-sides, a duet with Ray Charles and more. Only four tracks were previously released in any form. The booklet features a wealth of rare and previously unseen photos. (Rhino)

Tracklisting:
1. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) (Demo) (4:02)
2. Dr. Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business) (Demo) (4:42)
3. Sweet Bitter Love (Demo) (5:11)
4. It Was You (Aretha Arrives Outtake) (3:47)
5. The Letter (Aretha Arrives Outtake) (3:37)
6. So Soon (Aretha Arrives Outtake) (2:44)
7. Mr. Big (Aretha Arrives Outtake) (2:42)
8. Talk To Me, Talk To Me (Soul'69 Outtake) (3:27)
9. The Fool On The Hill (This Girl's In Love With You Outtake) (3:30)
10. Pledging My Life/The Clock (Single B-Side) (4:13)
11. You're Taking Up Another Man's Place (Spirit In The Dark Outtake) (3:30)
12. You Keep Me Hangin'on (This Girl's In Love With You/Spirit In The Dark Outtake) (3:08)
13. I'm Trying To Overcome (This Girl's In Love With You/Spirit In The Dark Outtake) (5:07)
14. My Way (Spirit In The Dark Outtake) (4:07)
15. My Cup Runneth Over (Young, Gifted And Black Outtake) (3:21)
16. You're All I Need To Get By (Take 1) (0:44)
17. You're All I Need To Get By (Take 2) (3:35)
18. Lean On Me (Single B-Side) (4:38)

CD 2:

1. Rock Steady (Alternate Mix-Young, Gifted And Black Outtake) (4:30)
2. I Need A Strong Man (The To-To Song) (Young, Gifted And Black Outtake) (3:56)
3. Heavenly Father (Young, Gifted And Black Outtake) (5:37)
4. Sweetest Smile And The Funkiest Style (Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)Outtake) (3:47)
5. This Is (Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)Outtake) (3:36)
6. Tree Of Life (Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)Outtake) (5:10)
7. Do You Know (Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)Outtake) (2:49)
8. Can You Love Again (Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)Outtake) (2:41)
9. I Want To Be With You (Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)Outtake) (6:02)
10. Suzanne (Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)Outtake) (5:12)
11. That's The Way I Feel About Cha (Alternate Version-Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky)Outtake) (5:46)
12. Ain't But The One (6:06)
13. The Happy Blues (Let Me In Your Life Outtake) (2:28)
14. At Last (Let Me In Your Life Outtake) (3:26)
15. Love Letters (Let Me In Your Life Outtake) (4:02)
16. I'm In Love (Alternate Vocal-Let Me In Your Life Outtake) (3:01)
17. Are You Leaving Me (Demo) (4:22)
Recorded 1966-1973.
Released 2007.