Memories is a compilation album by American singer Barbra Streisand, released in 1981. It mostly includes songs that were previously released, but it also features three new songs. The album was first released by Columbia Records and later re-released by CBS Records in 1981, with four additional tracks added.
“A Rose Is Still a Rose” is a song by American singer Aretha Franklin. Lauryn Hill wrote and produced the song for Franklin’s 1998 album with the same name. The song tells the story of a motherly figure giving advice to a younger woman who is in bad relationships.
Through the Storm is the thirty-second studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin. It was released in the middle of 1989 by Arista Records. The title track, a duet with Elton John, was released as the album’s second single.
“Something He Can Feel” is a song written by American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer Curtis Mayfield for the 1976 movie Sparkle. The song is a love song in the Chicago and Philly soul style. It reached number one on the U.S.
“Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” is a song written by Morris Broadnax, Clarence Paul, and Stevie Wonder. Stevie Wonder first recorded the song in 1967, but his version was not released as a single. It later appeared on an album called Looking Back in 1977.
“Spanish Harlem” is a song recorded by Ben E. King in 1960 for Atco Records. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Phil Spector and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
“Chain of Fools” is a song written by Don Covay. Aretha Franklin first released the song as a single in 1967. Later, it appeared on many of her albums.
“I Say a Little Prayer” is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for American singer Dionne Warwick. It reached the highest position of number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in December 1967. On the R&B chart, it reached number eight.
“Respect” is a song recorded by American singer Aretha Franklin. It is a version of a song originally written and recorded by Otis Redding. Franklin changed and adapted the song to show the perspective of a woman, unlike Redding’s version, which focused on a man’s viewpoint.
“(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” is a 1967 song by American soul singer Aretha Franklin. It was released as a single by Atlantic Records from her album Lady Soul. Gerry Goffin wrote the lyrics based on an idea from Atlantic producer Jerry Wexler, and Carole King composed the music.