Spirit in the Dark (song)

"Spirit in the Dark" is a song written and performed by Aretha Franklin. Franklin's recording features the Dixie Flyers. The song reached #3 on the U.S. R&B chart and #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970.[1] The song appeared on her 1970 album, Spirit in the Dark.[2] The song was produced by Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler, and Tom Dowd.[3]

"Spirit in the Dark"
Single by Aretha Franklin
from the album Spirit in the Dark
B-side"The Thrill Is Gone"
ReleasedAugust 1970
GenreSoul
Length3:59
LabelAtlantic Records 2731
Songwriter(s)Aretha Franklin
Producer(s)Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd
Aretha Franklin singles chronology
"Call Me"
(1970)		 "Spirit in the Dark"
(1970)		 "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)"
(1970)

Chart performance

Aretha Franklin
Chart Peak
position
U.S. R&B chart 3
Billboard Hot 100 23

References
  1. Aretha Franklin, "Spirit in the Dark" Chart Positions Retrieved September 21, 2013
  2. Aretha Franklin, Spirit in the Dark Retrieved September 21, 2013
  3. Aretha Franklin, "Spirit in the Dark" Retrieved September 21, 2013


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