Aretha Franklin’s 1971 album Live at Fillmore West was a seminal soul breakthrough. It finally cemented her status beyond soul audiences, and it matched her with a phenomenal rhythm section in King Curtis and the Kingpins. Franklin adroitly mixed pop, rock and soul material throughout the three nights, including Stephen Stills’ “Love The One You’re With” and Bread’s “Make It With You” and the Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby,” as well as true favorites “Respect,” “Don’t Play That Song” and “Spirit in the Dark,” which brought Ray Charles out of the audience for a spirited duet. Deluxe gatefold sleeve featuring photos from the concert and new liner notes by Down Beat contributor Mitch Myers (including fresh interviews with original album producers Jerry Wexler and Arif Mardin).

Track Listing

Side One
1. Respect
2. Love the One You're With
3. Bridge over Troubled Water
4. Eleanor Rigby
5. Make It With You
6. Don't Play That Song

Side Two
1. Dr. Feelgood (Love Is a Serious Business)
2. Spirit in the Dark
3. Spirit in the Dark (Reprise)
4. Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)