Spirit in the Dark (song)
Appearance
"Spirit in the Dark" | ||||
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Single by Aretha Franklin | ||||
from the album Spirit in the Dark | ||||
B-side | "The Thrill Is Gone" | |||
Released | August 1970 | |||
Genre | Soul | |||
Length | 3:59 | |||
Label | Atlantic Records 2731 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Aretha Franklin | |||
Producer(s) | Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd | |||
Aretha Franklin singles chronology | ||||
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"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.[1][better source needed]
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.[2][better source needed]
Chart performance
The song reached #3 on the U.S. R&B chart and #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970.[3]
Aretha Franklin
Chart | Peak position |
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U.S. R&B chart | 3 |
Billboard Hot 100 | 23 |
References
- ^ Aretha Franklin, "Spirit in the Dark" Retrieved September 21, 2013
- ^ Aretha Franklin, Spirit in the Dark Retrieved September 21, 2013
- ^ Aretha Franklin, "Spirit in the Dark" Chart Positions Retrieved September 21, 2013