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Wikipedia article"'The House That Jack Built'" is a song written by Bobby Lance and Fran Robbins. It was originally recorded by Thelma Jones and released on the Barry label earlier in 1968. That version did not make the U.S. charts. Aretha Franklin released her version of the song in 1968, and this song reached No. 7 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. Aretha Franklin recordingLater in 1968, was recorded and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song reached No. 2 on the U.S. R&B chart and No. 7 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.[http://musicvf.com/song.php?id=2839&artist=Aretha+Franklin&title=The+House+That+Jack+Built Aretha Franklin, "The House That Jack Built" Chart Positions] Retrieved September 20, 2013 The song's B-side, "I Say a Little Prayer", reached No. 3 on the U.S. R&B chart, No. 10 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, and No. 4 in the U.K. in 1968.[http://musicvf.com/song.php?id=2840&artist=Aretha+Franklin&title=I+Say+a+Little+Prayer Aretha Franklin, "I Say a Little Prayer" Chart Positions] Retrieved September 20, 2013 ChartsWeekly chartsCovers* In 2012, Christine Anu covered the song on her album, 'Rewind: The Aretha Franklin Songbook'. ReferencesCategory:1968 songs Category:1968 singles Category:Aretha Franklin songs Category:Atlantic Records singles Category:Soul songs | |
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