Aretha Franklin – A Brand New Me: Aretha Franklin With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Vinyl LP)

A Brand New Me Weaves Classic Vocals from The Queen of Soul’s Biggest Hits for Atlantic Together with Newly Recorded Arrangements by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra!

In January 1967, a 24-year old Aretha Franklin signed to Atlantic Records and began one of the most legendary runs in music history, releasing five U.S. hit singles in that year alone. Atlantic celebrates the 50th anniversary of Franklin’s historic signing with an opportunity to hear her classic Atlantic masters like never before. 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.” The album was produced by Nick Patrick and Don Reedman, the masterminds behind the massive worldwide success of If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Side 1
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. A Brand New Me (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
5. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
6. Angel (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

Side 2
1. Border Song (Holy Moses) (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
2. Let It Be (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
3. People Get Ready (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
4. You’re All I Need To Get By (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
5. Son Of A Preacher Man (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
6. Respect (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)