Spirit in the Dark (song)
# Spirit in the Dark (song)

"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.

## 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.

## Chart performance

The song reached #3 on the U.S. R&B chart and #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970.

### Aretha Franklin

| Chart | Peak position |
| - | - |
| U.S. R&B chart | 3 |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 23 |
