Aretha Franklin’s “The Best of Aretha Franklin” is a compilation album released in 1968. It features some of Franklin’s most popular songs, including “Respect,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “Chain of Fools.” The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over a million copies.
The album is notable for its consistent high quality. Franklin’s vocals are powerful and emotive, and the songs are all well-written and arranged. The album is also a good introduction to Franklin’s music, as it includes many of her most famous songs.
