"Through the Storm" is the thirty-second studio album by the American singer Aretha Franklin, released in 1989. The album marks a collaboration between Franklin and various producers and songwriters, including Narada Michael Walden, Luther Vandross, and Burt Bacharach.
"Through the Storm" features a mix of R&B, pop, and gospel music, showcasing Franklin's powerful vocals and emotional delivery. The album includes several notable tracks, including the title track "Through the Storm," a duet with Elton John, as well as "It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be," a duet with Whitney Houston.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, "Through the Storm" achieved commercial success, reaching the top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning Franklin a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female, for the title track.
While "Through the Storm" may not be considered one of Franklin's classic albums, it remains a notable entry in her extensive discography and showcases her enduring talent as one of the greatest vocalists of all time. The album's powerful performances and memorable songs continue to resonate with fans of R&B and gospel music.
