Official Video: Aretha Franklin With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – ‘Respect’

By Andy Kahn Oct 20, 2017 • 10:33 am PDT

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Rhino Records will release A Brand New Me: Aretha Franklin With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on November 10. The album pairs recordings made by legendary vocalist Aretha Franklin with newly recorded backing arrangements recorded by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, including the hit “Respect.”

The 14-song collection was produced by Nick Patrick and Don Reedman, who utilized classic Atlantic Records tracks made by the Queen Of Soul. Sessions were recently held at Abbey Road Studios in London with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra who prepared new arrangements along with backing vocalist Patti Austin. The record showcases re-imagined takes on favorites such as “Think,” “I Say A Little Prayer,” “Angel” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” among others.

A video was shared for the updated “Respect” mixing archival live performances of Franklin from the 1960s and 1970s with clips of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Abbey Roads sessions. Watch the footage below:

A Brand New Me Cover

A Brand New Me: Aretha Franklin With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Tracklist

  1. Think (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
  2. Don’t Play That Song (You Lied) [with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
  3. I Say A Little Prayer (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
  4. Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) [with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
  5. A Brand New Me (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
  6. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman [with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
  7. Angel (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
  8. Border Song (Holy Moses) [with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
  9. Let It Be (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
  10. People Get Ready (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
  11. Oh Me Oh My (I’m A Fool For You Baby) [with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]
  12. You’re All I Need To Get By (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
  13. Son Of A Preacher Man (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
  14. Respect (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
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