Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin
with James Cleveland & The Southern California Community Choir
WEA/ATLANTIC
Release Date: 1972
Length: 85'43"

   It is very known that many soul/R&B female singers have gospel music as their musical roots, and Aretha is not an exception. After the "Queen of Soul" became one of the top stars in the music industry in 1960s, she recorded this album with Rev. James Cleveland, who is known as "King of Gospel Music". Although she is more famous as a soul singer, this gospel album is still considered as one of her best albums to this day. The 2-CD set includes many famous hymns such as "Amazing Grace" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" as well as Carol King's "You've Got a Friend" with a modified lyric combined with Thomas A. Dorsey's "Precious Lord".

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Track Listing:
Disc1

1. Mary Don't You Weep
2. Precious Lord, Take My Hand/You've Got A Friend
3. Old Landmark Brunner
4. Give Yourself To Jesus
5. How I Got Over
6. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
7. Amazing Grace

1. Precious Memories
2. Climbing Higher Mountains
3. Remarks By Rev. C.L. Franklin
4. God Will Take Care Of You
5. Wholy Holy
6. You'll Never Walk Alone
7. Never Grow Old

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