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Amazing Grace (Aretha Franklin album)

by Aretha Franklin

Released: June 01, 1972

Gospel

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

In 1999, "Amazing Grace" was remastered and re-released as a two-compact disc set, featuring previously unreleased takes that further enriched the listening experience. "Amazing Grace" stands as a powerful testament to the unparalleled talent of American singer Aretha Franklin. The album's impact extended far beyond its initial release, cementing its place as the best-selling disc of Franklin's extensive recording career.

Inside the Recording

Recorded in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, the album captures Franklin's transcendent performance alongside Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir.

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Interesting Facts

Furthermore, it holds the distinction of being the…

Furthermore, it holds the distinction of being the highest-selling live gospel music album of all time, a testament to its enduring relevance and influence.

Additionally, a documentary film of the same name…

Additionally, a documentary film of the same name, chronicling the making of the album, premiered in 2018, offering audiences a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of this iconic musical masterpiece.

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Amazing Grace

In 1999, "Amazing Grace" was remastered and re-released as a two-compact disc set, featuring previously unreleased takes that further enriched the listening experience.

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Reception

It sold over two million copies in the United States alone, earning Franklin a double platinum certification and the prestigious 1973 Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance. Originally released as a double album on June 1, 1972, by Atlantic Records, "Amazing Grace" quickly became a critical and commercial sensation.

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The Complete Album Story

"Amazing Grace" stands as a powerful testament to the unparalleled talent of American singer Aretha Franklin. Recorded in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, the album captures Franklin's transcendent performance alongside Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir.

Originally released as a double album on June 1, 1972, by Atlantic Records, "Amazing Grace" quickly became a critical and commercial sensation. It sold over two million copies in the United States alone, earning Franklin a double platinum certification and the prestigious 1973 Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance.

The album's impact extended far beyond its initial release, cementing its place as the best-selling disc of Franklin's extensive recording career. Furthermore, it holds the distinction of being the highest-selling live gospel music album of all time, a testament to its enduring relevance and influence.

In 1999, "Amazing Grace" was remastered and re-released as a two-compact disc set, featuring previously unreleased takes that further enriched the listening experience. Additionally, a documentary film of the same name, chronicling the making of the album, premiered in 2018, offering audiences a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of this iconic musical masterpiece.