Aretha Live at Fillmore West Songwriting Credits by Aretha Franklin
Produced by Jerry Wexler
Holds writing credit on 3 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 3 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Aretha Franklin carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
"Aretha Live at Fillmore West" is a soul and R&B concert album by Aretha Franklin, released on Atlantic Records on May 19, 1971 and recorded March 5 through 7, 1971 at the Fillmore West concert hall in San Francisco. Jerry Wexler produced the album, with King Curtis leading the backing band the Kingpins, which featured Cornell Dupree on guitar, Bernard Purdie on drums, and Jerry Jemmott on bass, plus Billy Preston on organ and the Memphis Horns. The setlist opened with "Respect" and included "Dr. Feelgood" alongside covers of material by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Stephen Stills, with Ray Charles joining for a duet version of "Spirit in the Dark." The album peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 1 on the R&B albums chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA, her first Gold album since "Aretha Now" in 1968.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Respect
|
Otis Redding | Otis Redding | Jerry Wexler | Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Love the One You're With
|
Stephen Stills | Stephen Stills | Jerry Wexler | Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Bridge over Troubled Water
|
Paul Simon | Paul Simon | Jerry Wexler | Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Eleanor Rigby
|
John LennonPaul McCartney | John LennonPaul McCartney | Jerry Wexler | Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Make It with You
|
David Gates | David Gates | Jerry Wexler | Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Don't Play That Song
|
Ahmet ErtegünBetty Nelson | Ahmet ErtegünBetty Nelson | Jerry Wexler | Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Dr. Feelgood
|
Aretha FranklinTed White | Aretha FranklinTed White | Jerry Wexler | Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Spirit in the Dark
|
Aretha Franklin | Aretha Franklin | Jerry Wexler | Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Spirit in the Dark (Reprise)
|
Aretha Franklin | Aretha Franklin | Jerry Wexler | Ray Charles |
| 10 |
Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)
|
Nickolas AshfordValerie Simpson | Nickolas AshfordValerie Simpson | Jerry Wexler | Aretha Franklin (Lead Vocals) |