|
Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings | 
 enlarge
| Artist: Aretha Franklin
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $19.98
Buy New: $10.68
You Save: $9.30 (47%)
New (35) Used (16) from $8.92
Avg. Customer Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 5239
Format: Live, Original Recording Reissued, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 75627
UPC: 081227562724
EAN: 0081227562724
ASIN: B00000IPY3
Release Date: May 4, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Most orders shipped within 24 hours. All items include original artwork and packaging. We ship FIRST CLASS International/Domestic for single disc orders. Satisfaction Guaranteed!
|
| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Organ Introduction (On Our Way) - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | Opening Remarks - Aretha Franklin, | | • | On Our Way - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | Aretha's Introduction - Aretha Franklin, | | • | Wholy Holy - Aretha Franklin, Gaye, Marvin | | • | You'll Never Walk Alone - Aretha Franklin, Rodgers, Richard | | • | What a Friend We Have in Jesus - Aretha Franklin, Converse, Charles | | • | Precious Memories - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | How I Got Over - Aretha Franklin, Ward, Clara | | • | Precious Lord (Take My Hand) - Aretha Franklin, Dorsey, Thomas A. | | • | You've Got a Friend - Aretha Franklin, King, Carole | | • | Climbing Higher Mountains - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | Amazing Grace - Aretha Franklin, Newton, John | | • | My Sweet Lord - Aretha Franklin, Harrison, George |
Disc 2
| • | Organ Introduction (On Our Way)/Opening Remarks - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | On Our Way - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | Aretha's Introduction - Aretha Franklin, | | • | What a Friend We Have in Jesus - Aretha Franklin, Converse, Charles | | • | Wholy Holy - Aretha Franklin, Gaye, Marvin | | • | Climbing Higher Mountains - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | God Will Take Care of You - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | Old Landmark - Aretha Franklin, Brunner, A.M. | | • | Mary Don't You Weep - Aretha Franklin, Andrews, Inez | | • | Never Grow Old - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | Remarks by Rev. C.L. Franklin - Aretha Franklin, | | • | Precious Memories - Aretha Franklin, Traditional | | • | My Sweet Lord - Aretha Franklin, Harrison, George |
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
This Rhino re-release of Amazing Grace is at least as much a work of love as of marketing. The sound is beefier and clearer, but most importantly, the two-day church sessions are included. So, there's much more church (specifically, Reverend James Cleveland's marvelous orating) on the record, as well as contemporaryisms such as a cool organ rendition of George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord." Originally released as a double LP in 1972, Amazing Grace cracked the Billboard Top 10 on its release, making it one of the best selling gospel records of all time. Grace was recorded in a large Baptist church with an ultraenthusiastic audience in the pews, a full, funky band, and the Southern California Community Choir under the direction of Franklin's mentor, Cleveland. Her voice is melismatic and intensely emotional, yet pure and controlled, as if she is channeling the Holy Ghost. Franklin's father, the brilliant preacher Reverend C.L. Franklin, makes a brief, proud appearance, remarking, "She has never left the church!" Other highlights include the beautiful "Wholy Holy," an 11-minute, heart-stopping "Amazing Grace," and Inez Andrews's stirring "Mary, Don't You Weep." Way more than a return-to-the-roots record, this set is an inspired gospel-soul workout that arguably showcases Franklin's strongest singing ever. --Mike McGonigal
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 Remarkably Inspirational January 6, 2009
The spirit of Aretha is very intensified and highly energized. I really enjoy listening to the whole cd. It reminds me when I was growing up in the church and how I enjoyed going to church just to listen to the singing. Anyone that buys this cd will be in for a treat. I'm glad I purchase this cd. Everytime I listen to the cd it reminds me of how the lord has truly blessed me and how amazing the power of "Jesus" is. I definitely recommend this cd to anyone who has never heard it. "Wholly Holy; Amazing Grace; Never Grow Old and Old Landmark are my favorites to listen to. The sounds and spirit of the songs tells you that this is the way church should be today.
Fantastic Service and Awesome CD October 9, 2008
I wanted to order this CD for my wife's birthday but could not get it delivered in time from an English e-tailer. But amazon.com came up trumps on price and delivery.
The CD arrived in time for my wife's birthday and she loved it. She has stopped playing it since.
Thank you so much for great service.
Arthrea At Her Peak July 10, 2008
For lovers of an older style of Gospel music this is a "must have" for your collection. It is a recording that you will listen to over and over again and never get tired of. The singing and musical accompianment is top notch and will surely be enjoyed by everyone who buys the album.
AN ACT OF GRACE January 20, 2008
Stepping Off the Edge: Learning & Living Spiritual Practice
Oh, Aretha! I had this CD as a 2 disk set from the 70's. What they've done reissuing it is amazing. It's like being there. Man, this is some fine Gospel! She enters soaring and then takes off. With Rev. James Cleveland & the Southern California Community Choir. Some of the best ecstatic music I've heard. I play this in my car-- sometimes I just drive past my house so I can keep listening.Do your heart and soul a favor and buy this album.
 Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings December 23, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Aretha Franklin is a GREAT singer. I purchased the CD as a gift for my mother-in-law for Christmas. She wanted a CD with Amazing Grace and Precious Lord, Take my hand on it; both of these songs are on this CD. Amazing Grace is the traditional version and she loves it very much. Precious Lord is NOT the traditional version; therefore she is not as pleased with it. They are both still good but she wanted the traditional versions of both songs.
|
|
|
|
