Aretha Franklin - Runnin' Out Of Fools / Take It Like You Give It (1969) Vinyl

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Vinyls play with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Double LP. Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges, some scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); inner-gate and back have slight discoloration with darker spots. Inner-sleeves are generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear (printed off-center). Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of use and divots, especially near bottom. '2-eye' red Columbia label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Runnin' Out Of Fools
2. Mockingbird
3. How Glad Am I
4. Walk On By
5. Every Little Bit Hurts
6. The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
7. You'll Lose A Good Thing
8. I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
9. It's Just A Matter Of Time
10. Runnin' Out Of Fools
11. My Guy
12. Two Sides Of Love
13. One Room Paradise
14. Take It Like You Give It
15. Why Was I Born?
16. I May Never Get To Heaven
17. Tighten Up Your Tie, Button Up Your Jacket (Make It For The Door)
18. Her Little Heart Went To Loveland
19. Lee Cross
20. Take It Like You Give It
21. Only The One You Love
22. Deeper
23. Remember Me
24. Land Of Dreams
25. A Little Bit Of Soul

About The Record:

Runnin' Out Of Fools / Take It Like You Give It, by Aretha Franklin, is a two-record set combining her earlier Columbia albums Runnin' Out of Fools and Take It Like You Give It, showcasing her pre-Atlantic Records era with a mix of pop standards, soulful covers, and emerging R&B flair. The title track Runnin' Out of Fools from the first album stands out as a unique gem, displaying Aretha's sharp cynicism and heartbreak delivery in a jazzy style that highlights her vocal talent. Popular songs and fan-favorites include lively takes on classics like Mockingbird, Walk On By, The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss), and My Guy, which demonstrate her interpretive skill on pop and soul material. The title single Runnin' Out of Fools achieved moderate success as one of her early charting hits. This compilation reflects a transitional period in her career before her groundbreaking success at Atlantic Records.