Aretha Franklin

Amazing Grace By Aretha Franklin (1972): Best-selling Gospel Masterpiece

The song Amazing Grace was not originally written by Aretha Franklin. It is a traditional Christian hymn that was written by English poet and clergyman John Newton around 1772. Aretha Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul," recorded her iconic version of the song in 1972 for her live album titled Amazing Grace. 

The album was recorded at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California, and it became one of Franklin's most acclaimed and best-selling records. The song showcases Franklin's powerful vocals and her ability to infuse gospel elements into her performance.


Aretha Franklin

Did You Know

  • Amazing Grace is a gospel song performed by Aretha Franklin, often referred to as the Queen of Soul.


Amazing Grace (2018)

  • Released in 1972 as the title track of her live album, the song became one of Franklin's most successful and acclaimed recordings.
  • Franklin's powerful rendition of Amazing Grace showcased her vocal range and her ability to infuse emotion into her performances.

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Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found

Was blind, but now I see.


'Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear,

And Grace my fears relieved.

How precious did that Grace appear

The hour I first believed.


Through many dangers, toils, and snares

I have already come.

'Tis Grace hath brought me safe thus far

And Grace will lead me home.


The Lord has promised good to me.

His Word my hope secures.

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures.


When we've been there ten thousand years

Bright shining as the sun,

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we'd first begun.

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