Through the Storm (Aretha Franklin album)

Through the Storm is the thirty-third studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin, released in 1989 by Arista Records. It features several duets with prominent artists, including Elton John on the title track, James Brown on "Gimme Your Love," Whitney Houston on "It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be," and Four Tops on "If Ever a Love There Was." The album aimed to revitalize Franklin's career and recapture the commercial success she had enjoyed in the 1980s. While the album spawned some charting singles, including "Through the Storm" and "It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be," it achieved moderate commercial performance overall compared to her earlier work. The album's production style reflects the contemporary R&B and pop trends of the late 1980s, incorporating synthesizers and drum machines. Through the Storm is considered a notable album in Franklin's extensive discography, showcasing her continued ability to collaborate with other major artists and adapt to evolving musical landscapes.