Credits:

Jennifer Hudson

Description:

Starring Jennifer Hudson! The original soundtrack to the Aretha Franklin biopic "RESPECT," the most anticipated music entertainment epic of the year! RESPECT," a film about the success story of Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul" and her rise from girl prodigy to superstar, will be released in the U.S. on Friday, August 13, 2012. The role of Aretha Franklin is played by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, who received a love call from Aretha herself. Her overwhelming acting and singing abilities will captivate you in this modern Cinderella story about a woman who defies the times and society head-on and achieves success with her powerful singing voice.The original soundtrack, sung entirely by Jennifer, covers Aretha's most popular songs of all time, including "Respect," "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman," "Think," "Amazing Grace," and more. It also includes the original song "Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)," co-written by Jennifer Hudson, Carole King and Jamie Hartman (Louis Capaldi, Christina Aguilera, etc.) and produced by wil.i.am. Jennifer said in a press release, "Music is a living, breathing character in this film and in Ms. Franklin's life. The process of creating this song was like creating the greatest tribute to her spirit. It is like a final exhale that closes this epic project, and it is a very accomplished exhale. I feel very honored to have been able to do this with Carol and Jamie."The film is directed by Tony Award-nominated director=Liesl Tommy, with Jennifer Hudson also serving as executive producer. In addition to Jennifer, the cast includes Forest Whitaker and Mary J. Blige. This is the year's hottest and finest music entertainment epic!

Tracklisting:

1.There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood
2.Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive
3.Nature Boy
4.I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
5.Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
6.Dr. Feelgood
7.Respect
8.Sweet Sweet Baby (Since You've Been Gone)
9.Ain't No Way
10.(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman