Brand New Me: Aretha Franklin With Royal (CD) – Aretha Franklin

2017 release. A Brand New Me: Aretha Franklin With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra pairs classic vocals from some of the most iconic songs that the Queen of Soul recorded for Atlantic Records with new arrangements performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. A Brand New Me features Franklin’s instantly recognizable voice woven together with new orchestral arrangements. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra recorded the music at Abbey Road Studios in London, with brand new backing vocals led by Grammy-winning singer Patti Austin. The result is another timeless record that retains the soul, groove, and gospel power of Franklin’s revered talent. Among the standout tracks are newly re-imagined versions of classics like the Billboard #1 R&B hits “Respect,” “Think,” “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied),” and “Angel.”

Track List

1. Think (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
2. Don’t Play That Song (You Lied) [With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
3. I Say a Little Prayer (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
4. Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) [With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
5. A Brand New Me (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
6. (You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman [With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
7. Angel (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
8. Border Song (Holy Moses) [With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
9. Let It Be (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
10. People Get Ready (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
11. Oh Me Oh My (I’m a Fool for You Baby) [With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
12. You’re All I Need to Get By (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
13. Son of a Preacher Man (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
14. Respect (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)