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Aretha Now

by Aretha Franklin

Released: June 14, 1968

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Aretha Now" is the thirteenth studio album by the iconic American singer Aretha Franklin, released on June 14, 1968, by Atlantic Records. The album's enduring impact was underscored when Pitchfork rated it as the 133rd best album of the 1960s, highlighting its timeless significance in the realm of music history.

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Reception

This acclaimed album quickly attained Gold certification and eventually reached over a million sales in the US alone. It achieved a peak position of No. 3 on Billboard's album chart, solidifying Franklin's status as one of the most prominent figures in music.

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Legacy

In 1993, "Aretha Now" was reissued on CD through Rhino Records, ensuring its enduring legacy.

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The Complete Album Story

"Aretha Now" is the thirteenth studio album by the iconic American singer Aretha Franklin, released on June 14, 1968, by Atlantic Records. This acclaimed album quickly attained Gold certification and eventually reached over a million sales in the US alone. It achieved a peak position of No. 3 on Billboard's album chart, solidifying Franklin's status as one of the most prominent figures in music.

In 1993, "Aretha Now" was reissued on CD through Rhino Records, ensuring its enduring legacy. The album's enduring impact was underscored when Pitchfork rated it as the 133rd best album of the 1960s, highlighting its timeless significance in the realm of music history.