Barbara Acklin - Love Makes a Woman
Barbara Acklin's 1968 masterpiece "Love Makes a Woman" is a sultry, sophisticated soul gem that perfectly captures the essence of late-60s Chicago soul with its lush orchestrations and Acklin's velvet-smooth vocals that dance effortlessly between tender vulnerability and confident power. The album showcases her remarkable range as she glides through romantic ballads and uptempo grooves with equal finesse, backed by the legendary Chess Records studio musicians who create a rich tapestry of horns, strings, and rhythm that feels both intimate and expansive. Acklin's voice has this wonderful warmth that makes every track feel like a personal conversation, whether she's delivering the heartbreak of the title track or the playful flirtation found throughout the record, making this an essential addition to any collection that celebrates the golden age of soul music when artists could make you fall in love, break your heart, and lift your spirits all within the span of a single album.
Media: G
Jacket: VG
Barbara Acklin's 1968 masterpiece "Love Makes a Woman" is a sultry, sophisticated soul gem that perfectly captures the essence of late-60s Chicago soul with its lush orchestrations and Acklin's velvet-smooth vocals that dance effortlessly between tender vulnerability and confident power. The album showcases her remarkable range as she glides through romantic ballads and uptempo grooves with equal finesse, backed by the legendary Chess Records studio musicians who create a rich tapestry of horns, strings, and rhythm that feels both intimate and expansive. Acklin's voice has this wonderful warmth that makes every track feel like a personal conversation, whether she's delivering the heartbreak of the title track or the playful flirtation found throughout the record, making this an essential addition to any collection that celebrates the golden age of soul music when artists could make you fall in love, break your heart, and lift your spirits all within the span of a single album.
Media: G
Jacket: VG
Barbara Acklin's 1968 masterpiece "Love Makes a Woman" is a sultry, sophisticated soul gem that perfectly captures the essence of late-60s Chicago soul with its lush orchestrations and Acklin's velvet-smooth vocals that dance effortlessly between tender vulnerability and confident power. The album showcases her remarkable range as she glides through romantic ballads and uptempo grooves with equal finesse, backed by the legendary Chess Records studio musicians who create a rich tapestry of horns, strings, and rhythm that feels both intimate and expansive. Acklin's voice has this wonderful warmth that makes every track feel like a personal conversation, whether she's delivering the heartbreak of the title track or the playful flirtation found throughout the record, making this an essential addition to any collection that celebrates the golden age of soul music when artists could make you fall in love, break your heart, and lift your spirits all within the span of a single album.
Media: G
Jacket: VG