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Spirit in the Dark (song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Spirit in the Dark'" is a song written and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song was produced by Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler, and Tom Dowd.[http://www.discogs.com/Aretha-Franklin-With-Dixie-Flyers-Spirit-In-The-Dark-The-Thrill-Is-Gone/release/1713983 Aretha Franklin, "Spirit in the Dark"] Retrieved September 21, 2013

Background



Aretha Franklin's recording of "Spirit in the Dark" features the Dixie Flyers. The song appeared on her 1970 album, 'Spirit in the Dark'.[http://www.discogs.com/Aretha-Franklin-Spirit-In-The-Dark/release/3020902 Aretha Franklin, 'Spirit in the Dark'] Retrieved September 21, 2013

Chart performance



The song reached #3 on the U.S. R&B chart and #23 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in 1970.[http://musicvf.com/song.php?id=2851&artist=Aretha+Franklin&title=Spirit+in+the+Dark Aretha Franklin, "Spirit in the Dark" Chart Positions] Retrieved September 21, 2013

Aretha Franklin



References



Category:1970 songs

Category:1970 singles

Category:Songs written by Aretha Franklin

Category:Aretha Franklin songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Arif Mardin

Category:Song recordings produced by Jerry Wexler

Category:Song recordings produced by Tom Dowd

Category:Atlantic Records singles

Category:Soul songs


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