Label: Atlantic
Reissued 2022, Originally released 1972
Originally released in 1972, Amazing Grace cracked the Billboard Top Ten upon its release, making it one of the bestselling gospel records of all time. Grace was recorded in a large Baptist church with an ultra-enthusiastic, loving audience in the pews and a full, funky, band as well as the Southern California Community Choir under the direction of her mentor Rev. James Cleveland. Now on 2LP, White Vinyl, Amazing Grace is the third live album by American singer Aretha Franklin. Released on June 1, 1972 by Atlantic Records, It ultimately sold over two million copies in the United States alone, earning a Double Platinum certification. As of 2013, it stands as the biggest selling disc of Aretha's entire fifty-plus year recording career. The double album was recorded at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles during January 1972. It won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance. The LP is the biggest selling live gospel album of all time.
Track listing:
- Mary, Don't You Weep
- Medley: Precious Lord, Take My Hand / You've Got a Friend
- Old Landmark (With Rev. James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir)
- Give Yourself to Jesus
- How I Got Over
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus
- Amazing Grace
- Precious Memories (Reprise)
- Climbing Higher Mountains
- Remarks By Reverand C.L. Franklin
- God Will Take Care of You
- Wholy Holy
- You'll Never Walk Alone
- Never Grow Old