The Best of Aretha Franklin
# The Best of Aretha Franklin

The Best of Aretha Franklin is a 1973 compilation by Aretha Franklin. It contains alternate takes and is one of only a few quadraphonic releases. It was reissued on DVD-Audio by Rhino Handmade in August 2010. It is not to be confused with a 1984 compilation of the same name.

## Track listing

* "Respect" - 2:24
* "Baby, I Love You" - 2:46
* "Chain of Fools" - 4:22
   * an alternate version exclusive to this compilation
* "Rock Steady" - 4:19
   * contains an alternate introduction exclusive to this compilation
* "Spanish Harlem" - 3:40
* "Don't Play That Song" - 2:48
* "Dr. Feelgood" - 3:18
* "Day Dreaming" - 3:49
* "I Say A Little Prayer" - 3:22
* "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" - 2:43
* "Call Me" - 3:24
* "Bridge over Troubled Water" - 5:30
