Spirit in the Dark is the seventeenth studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin, released on August 24, 1970, by Atlantic Records.

This album from 1970 includes five vibrant, self-penned Aretha classics, as well as songs by B.B. King, Dr. John, Jimmy Reed, and Carole King. Musicians include Brother Duane Allman, Big Star/Rolling Stones' session man Jim Dickinson, along with the Muscle Shoals rhythm section and the Dixie Flyers. The November 2002 issue of Mojo magazine said of this uplifting LP: triumphant....spiritual in immense proportions....defiant, jubilant . Features liner notes by Richie Unterberger. Remastered at Fantasy studios from the original 1970 master recordings.

Don't Play That Song 2:48
The Thrill Is Gone (From Yesterday's Kiss) 4:40
Pullin' 3:32
You And Me 3:30
Honest I Do 3:10
Spirit In The Dark 3:59
When The Battle Is Over 2:52
One Way Ticket 2:48
Try Matty's 2:28
That's All I Want From You 2:38
Oh No Not My Baby 3:10
Why I Sing The Blues 3:08

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