A Portrait of the Queen 1970-1974

~ Release by Aretha Franklin (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

5 replica card sleeves in a clamshell cardboard box, with a 30+ page booklet with some album recording and track-by-track details (though no complete sessionography)

Annotation last modified on 2025-01-08 11:18 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: This Girl’s in Love With You
2▼CD: Spirit in the Dark
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1Don’t Play That Song
recording engineer:
Ron Albert and Chuck Kirkpatrick
engineer:
Ron Albert, Chuck Kirkpatrick and Lewis Hahn
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Arif Mardin
bass:
Tommy McClure (on 1970-03-10)
drums (drum set):
Sammy Creason (on 1970-03-10)
guitar:
Charlie Freeman (on 1970-03-10)
keyboard:
Jim Dickinson (on 1970-03-10)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
background vocals:
Margaret Branch (on 1970-03-10), Brenda Bryant (on 1970-03-10) and Almeda Lattimore (on 1970-03-10)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
horn arranger:
Tom Dowd
strings arranger:
Arif Mardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1970) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1970)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1970-03-10)
cover recording of:
Don’t Play That Song (You Lied) (on 1970-03-10)
writer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Betty Nelson
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Unichappell Music, Inc.
43:02
2The Thrill Is Gone (From Yesterday’s Kiss)
engineer:
Ron Albert, Chuck Kirkpatrick and Lewis Hahn
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Tom Dowd
bass:
Tommy McClure (on 1970-03-10)
drums (drum set):
Sammy Creason (on 1970-03-10)
guitar:
Charlie Freeman (on 1970-03-10)
keyboard:
Jim Dickinson (on 1970-03-10)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
background vocals:
Margaret Branch (on 1970-03-10), Brenda Bryant (on 1970-03-10) and Almeda Lattimore (on 1970-03-10)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1970-03-10)
cover recording of:
The Thrill Is Gone (1951 blues song) (on 1970-03-10)
writer:
Roy Hawkins (in 1951) and Rick Darnell (in 1951)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Grosvenor House Music, Modern Music Publishing Co., Inc., Pamco Music Inc., Powerforce Music, Sounds Of Lucille, Inc. and Universal Music Careers
34:43
3Pullin’
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (drummer and producer) (on 1969-10-03)
electric bass guitar:
David Hood (Muscle Shoals, AL guitarist and trombonist) (on 1969-10-03)
electric piano and organ:
Barry Beckett (on 1969-10-03)
guitar:
Duane Allman (on 1969-10-03), Eddie Hinton (on 1969-10-03) and Jimmy Johnson (guitar, producer, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) (on 1969-10-03)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-10-03)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-10-03)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1969-10-03)
recording of:
Pullin’ (on 1969-10-03)
writer:
Carolyn Franklin and Jimmy Radcliffe
publisher:
Springtime Music, Inc.
43:38
4You and Me
engineer:
Ron Albert, Chuck Kirkpatrick and Lewis Hahn
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Tom Dowd
bass:
Tommy McClure (on 1970-03-10)
drums (drum set):
Sammy Creason (on 1970-03-10)
guitar:
Charlie Freeman (on 1970-03-10)
keyboard:
Jim Dickinson (on 1970-03-10)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1970-03-10)
recording of:
You and Me (on 1970-03-10)
lyricist and composer:
Aretha Franklin
43:34
5Honest I Do
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (drummer and producer) (on 1969-05-27)
electric bass guitar:
David Hood (Muscle Shoals, AL guitarist and trombonist) (on 1969-05-27)
electric piano and organ:
Barry Beckett (on 1969-05-27)
guitar:
Duane Allman (on 1969-05-27), Eddie Hinton (on 1969-05-27) and Jimmy Johnson (guitar, producer, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) (on 1969-05-27)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-05-27)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-05-27)
cover recording of:
Honest I Do (on 1969-05-27)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Reed (blues musician)
writer:
Ewart G. Abner, Jr. (record label executive and songwriter)
43:21
6Spirit in the Dark
engineer:
Ron Albert, Chuck Kirkpatrick and Lewis Hahn
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Tom Dowd
bass:
Tommy McClure (on 1970-03-10)
drums (drum set):
Sammy Creason (on 1970-03-10)
guitar:
Charlie Freeman (on 1970-03-10)
keyboard:
Jim Dickinson (on 1970-03-10)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1970)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1970-03-10)
recording of:
Spirit in the Dark (on 1970-03-10)
lyricist and composer:
Aretha Franklin
publisher:
Springtime Music, Inc.
3.54:04
7When the Battle Is Over
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (drummer and producer) (on 1969-05-27)
electric bass guitar:
David Hood (Muscle Shoals, AL guitarist and trombonist) (on 1969-05-27)
electric piano:
Barry Beckett (on 1969-??-27)
guitar:
Eddie Hinton (on 1969-05-27) and Jimmy Johnson (guitar, producer, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) (on 1969-05-27)
organ:
Barry Beckett (on 1969-05-27)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-05-27)
background vocals:
Margaret Branch (on 1969-05-27), Brenda Bryant (on 1969-05-27) and Almeda Lattimore (on 1969-05-27)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-05-27)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1969-05-27)
recording of:
When the Battle Is Over (on 1969-05-27)
writer:
Jessie Hill (US R&B/Louisiana blues singer) and Mac Rebennack (New Orleans blues pianist, singer and songwriter)
32:44
8One Way Ticket
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
bass:
Harold Cowart (in 1970-03)
drums (drum set):
Ray Lucas (in 1970-03)
guitar:
Cornell Dupree (in 1970-03)
organ:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer) (in 1970-03)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (in 1970-03)
background vocals:
Margaret Branch (in 1970-03), Brenda Bryant (in 1970-03) and Almeda Lattimore (in 1970-03)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (in 1970-03)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (in 1970-03)
recording of:
One Way Ticket (in 1970-03)
lyricist and composer:
Aretha Franklin
42:52
9Try Matty’s
engineer:
Ron Albert, Chuck Kirkpatrick and Lewis Hahn
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Tom Dowd
bass:
Harold Cowart (in 1969-10)
drums (drum set):
Ray Lucas (in 1969-10)
guitar:
Jim O’Rourke (US musician & producer, b. 1969) (in 1969-10)
organ:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer) (in 1969-10)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (in 1969-10)
background vocals:
Evelyn Green (in 1969-10), Wylene Ivy (in 1969-10), Almeda Lattimore (in 1969-10) and Pat Lewis (in 1969-10)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (in 1969-10)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (in 1969-10)
recording of:
Try Matty’s (in 1969-10)
lyricist and composer:
Aretha Franklin
32:32
10That’s All I Want From You
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
bass:
Tommy McClure (on 1970-03-10)
drums (drum set):
Sammy Creason (on 1970-03-10)
guitar:
Charlie Freeman (on 1970-03-10)
keyboard:
Jim Dickinson (on 1970-03-10)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1970-03-10)
cover recording of:
That’s All I Want From You (on 1970-03-10)
lyricist and composer:
M. Rotha (Austrian composer and lyricist)
32:43
11Oh No Not My Baby
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (drummer and producer) (on 1969-05-26)
electric bass guitar:
David Hood (Muscle Shoals, AL guitarist and trombonist) (on 1969-05-26)
electric piano and organ:
Barry Beckett (on 1969-05-26)
guitar:
Duane Allman (on 1969-05-26), Cornell Dupree (on 1969-05-26), Eddie Hinton (on 1969-05-26) and Jimmy Johnson (guitar, producer, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) (on 1969-05-26)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-05-26)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-05-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1970)
cover recording of:
Oh No Not My Baby (on 1969-05-26)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division)
42:54
12Why I Sing the Blues
engineer:
Ron Albert, Chuck Kirkpatrick and Lewis Hahn
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Tom Dowd
bass:
Harold Cowart (on 1970-03-10)
drums (drum set):
Ray Lucas (on 1970-03-10)
guitar:
Cornell Dupree (on 1970-03-10)
organ:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer) (on 1970-03-10)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
background vocals:
Margaret Branch (on 1970-03-10), Brenda Bryant (on 1970-03-10) and Almeda Lattimore (on 1970-03-10)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1970-03-10)
cover recording of:
Why I Sing the Blues (on 1970-03-10)
writer:
Dave Clark (record promoter and musical consultant who worked with B.B. King) and B.B. King
publisher:
ABC/Dunhill Music, Inc., Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated), Pamco Music Inc. and Sounds Of Lucille, Inc.
43:07
13You’re Taking Up Another Man's Place
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
bass:
David Hood (Muscle Shoals, AL guitarist and trombonist) (on 1969-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (drummer and producer) (on 1969-05-26)
guitar:
Cornell Dupree (on 1969-05-26), Eddie Hinton (on 1969-05-26) and Jimmy Johnson (guitar, producer, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) (on 1969-05-26)
horn:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1969-05-26)
organ:
Barry Beckett (on 1969-05-26)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-05-26)
background vocals:
Margaret Branch (on 1969-05-26), Brenda Bryant (on 1969-05-26) and Almeda Lattimore (on 1969-05-26)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1969-05-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986)
recorded at:
Atlantic Recording Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1969-05-26)
recording of:
You’re Taking Up Another Man’s Place (on 1969-05-26)
writer:
Isaac Hayes and David Porter (US soul musician, producer & songwriter)
cover recording of:
You’re Taking Up Another Man’s Place
writer:
Isaac Hayes and David Porter (US soul musician, producer & songwriter)
3:30
14My Way
producer:
Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
bass:
Tommy McClure (on 1970-03-10)
drums (drum set):
Sammy Creason (on 1970-03-10)
guitar:
Charlie Freeman (on 1970-03-10)
keyboard:
Jim Dickinson (on 1970-03-10) and Mike Utley (musician, songwriter, and record producer) (on 1970-03-10)
piano:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
background vocals:
Margaret Branch (on 1970-03-10), Brenda Bryant (on 1970-03-10), Evelyn Green (on 1970-03-10), Wylene Ivy (on 1970-03-10), Almeda Lattimore (on 1970-03-10), Pat Lewis (on 1970-03-10) and The Sweet Inspirations (on 1970-03-10)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1970-03-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2007)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1970-03-10)
cover recording of:
My Way (Frank Sinatra song) (on 1970-03-10)
lyricist:
Paul Anka (Canadian singer, songwriter and actor)
composer:
Claude François and Jacques Revaux
previously attributed to:
Gilles Thibaut
translator:
Bobby Cruz
publisher:
Babel Music S.A., Chrysalis Standards Inc., Don C. Publications Inc., Eddie Barclay, Jeune Musique Éditions, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Spanka Music, Spanka Music Corp., Thibout Music, Warner Chappell Music France, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (Yamaha Music Publishing) (until 2017-03-31) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
translated version of:
Comme d’habitude
4:08
15Bridge Over Troubled Water
cover recording of:
Bridge Over Troubled Water
lyricist:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
composer:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel) (in 1969)
publisher:
Charing Cross Music (Paul Simon’s publishing company), Pattern Music Ltd (publisher), Paul Simon Music, Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
4:25
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