"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.Aretha Franklin, "Spirit in the Dark" Retrieved September 21, 2013
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.Aretha Franklin, Spirit in the Dark Retrieved September 21, 2013
Chart performance The song reached #3 on the U.S. R&B chart and #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970.Aretha Franklin, "Spirit in the Dark" Chart Positions Retrieved September 21, 2013
Aretha Franklin ChartPeakpositionU.S. R&B chart3Billboard Hot 10023
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