Aretha (1986) Songwriting Credits | Aretha Franklin

Authorship Breakdown 1 / 9 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Aretha Franklin carries a lyricist or composer credit.

11%

1 trackwritten by Aretha Franklin 8 tracksoutside writers

Aretha Franklin's roles on this album

Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist11%

Composer11%

Producer22%

Performer100%

By the Numbers

9

Tracks

13

Lyricists

3

Producers

1986

Released

Aretha is a 1986 pop, rock, and R&B album by Aretha Franklin, released on Arista Records on October 27 of that year. Narada Michael Walden served as primary producer, with additional work from Keith Richards and Franklin herself, and guests including George Michael, Larry Graham, and Kenny G. The duet with George Michael, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)," became Franklin's first number 1 pop single since 1967's "Respect" and her last chart-topper, while "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Jimmy Lee" were also released. The album reached number 32 on the Billboard 200 and number 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and it was certified Gold. Its cover was the final work completed by Andy Warhol before his death in 1987.

Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers

#	Title	Lyricist(s)	Composer(s)	Producer(s)	Performers
1	Jimmy Lee	Narada Michael WaldenJeffrey E. CohenPreston GlassAnukampa Lisa Walden	Michael Anthony WaldenJeffrey E. CohenPreston GlassAnukampa Lisa Walden	Michael Anthony Walden	Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals)
2	I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)	Simon ClimieDennis Morgan	Simon ClimieDennis Morgan	Michael Anthony Walden	George Michael
3	Do You Still Remember	Preston GlassWalter AfanasieffJeffrey E. Cohen	Preston GlassWalter AfanasieffJeffrey E. Cohen	Michael Anthony Walden	Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals)
4	Jumpin' Jack Flash	Mick JaggerKeith Richards	Mick JaggerKeith Richards	Keith Richards	Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals)
5	Rock-A-Lott	Narada Michael WaldenJoe JohnsonPreston Glass	Michael Anthony WaldenJoe JohnsonPreston Glass	Michael Anthony Walden	Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals)
6	An Angel Cries	Simon ClimieDennis Morgan	Simon ClimieDennis Morgan	Michael Anthony Walden	Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals)
7	He'll Come Along	Aretha Franklin	Aretha Franklin	Aretha Franklin	Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals)
8	If You Need My Love Tonight	Narada Michael WaldenPreston GlassAlan Glass	Michael Anthony WaldenPreston GlassAlan Glass	Michael Anthony Walden	Larry Graham
9	Look to the Rainbow	E.Y. Harburg	Burton Lane	Aretha Franklin	Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals)