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Aretha Franklin - Joy to the World Audio CD

A fair review of the Aretha Franklin "Joy to the World" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Aretha Franklin reviews here, or go back to the Aretha Franklin tabs.

Aretha Franklin Band: Aretha Franklin
Title: Joy to the World
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Release Date: 2006-06-13
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Joy to the World 2: Oh Happy Day - Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples 3: Over the Rainbow 4: Winter Wonderland 5: Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) 6: Kissin' by the Misletoe 7: Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive 8: God Bless the Child 9: Lord's Prayer 10: Ave Maria

Not really what I expected
Unfortunately, this was a let down. Hey, this is Aretha Franklin! Therefore, I was expecting to hear better musical arrangements on a few of the ordinary songs so she could 'belt it out'! Not so on this cd. Other than the beautiful spiritual hymns, Aretha's delivery is just ordinary.

Sorry Ree, but it's the truth in my opinon.


Queen of Soul Christmas
I love her vocal inflections. Aretha, is just the best. She just breathes and the magic is there.


A True Gem
Cut No. Every once in a while you will come across a book, a cd, a picture, that just makes you thrilled to be alive to experience it. 2 - "Oh, Happy Day" performed on this cd by Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples - is one of those songs. This emotional, soulful, joyful rendition of Edwin Hawkins' 70's song will have you on your feet, hand in the air, palm up, singing and rejoicing in being alive to hear it. What an experience! The cd would be worth twice the money just for that one song; however, the other songs on the cd are also very worthwhile. It is really not a Xmas cd despite a few old standbys. It is more a compilation of some unusual cuts by Aretha, who was in her glory days - voice rich, full of soul and talent. The Queen at her best. Don't miss it.


Oh Happy Day!!!
Well, this is an interesting compilation. . make no mistake this CD was NOT a project. This is strictly a Sony compilation from Sony's vault. . . Actually the Christmas songs on this CD can be had on many other CD's that are currently out there. However, Aretha & Mavis Staple singing "Oh Happy Day" together is worth the price of admission!!! That's the gem on this compilation. AFter listening to that, I mailed my church my tithes!!!Also, "Over the Rainbow" sounds like a young Patti Labelle singing instead of Aretha. Aretha may be playing the piano, but it's DEFINITELY Patti vocals. . . Why Patti wasn't credit in the insert is befuddling. . . Patti, Sony just may owe you a check!!.


The Queen for Christmas!
It is exactly what you would expect from her. Aretha's take on "Joy to the world" is one of the best I've heard. I can never understand what makes her tick, but I guess that is what genius is. I've collected all these songs over the years on separate issues, but it's very nice to finally have them all on one disc. .


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