Soul Sister (Aretha Franklin album)

Soul Sister is the sixth studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin, released in 1966 by Columbia Records. The album is largely a collection of jazz and blues standards, showcasing Franklin's vocal interpretations of classic songs.

The album was recorded after Franklin's early success with Columbia Records, prior to her move to Atlantic Records which would solidify her iconic status as the "Queen of Soul." Soul Sister represents a transition period in Franklin's career, demonstrating her versatility and jazz-infused background before she fully embraced the soul genre.

While not as commercially successful as her later works, Soul Sister provides valuable insight into Franklin's musical development and her ability to interpret a wide range of musical styles. The tracklist includes renditions of songs such as "When a Man Loves a Woman," "Money (That's What I Want)," and "Mockingbird." Though the album has been re-released in various formats, its legacy resides primarily as a document of Franklin's early career before her defining shift to Atlantic Records.