Spirit in the Dark (song)
1970 single by Aretha Franklin
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"Spirit in the Dark" is a song written and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song was produced by Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler, and Tom Dowd.[3][better source needed]
| "Spirit in the Dark" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Aretha Franklin | ||||
| from the album Spirit in the Dark | ||||
| B-side | "The Thrill Is Gone" | |||
| Released | August 1970 | |||
| Studio | Criteria Studios (Miami, FL)[1][2] | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 3:59 | |||
| Label | Atlantic Records 2731 | |||
| Songwriter | Aretha Franklin | |||
| Producers | Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd | |||
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Background
Aretha Franklin's recording of "Spirit in the Dark" features the Dixie Flyers. The song appeared on her 1970 album, Spirit in the Dark.[4][better source needed]
Chart performance
The song reached #3 on the U.S. R&B chart and #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970.[5]
Aretha Franklin
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. R&B chart | 3 |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 23 |
