I Say a Little Prayer

I Say a Little Prayer a song by Aretha Franklin on Foxsoundi

I Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin

About I Say a Little Prayer

I Say a Little Prayer is a classic song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, initially recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1966. Released as a single in 1967, the song peaked at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number eight on the R&B chart. The lyrics reflect a woman's devotion as she prays daily for her partner, who is implied to be serving in the Vietnam War. Warwick's rendition is characterized by its elegant arrangement in G major, showcasing Bacharach's signature style. .

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About this song

Credited to: Aretha Franklin
Album: Best 60s Pop · Track 7 of 50
Released: January 22, 2025
Duration: 3:36
Ranking: #1 most played Aretha Franklin track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 974,561 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Best 60s Pop

I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher ,
I'm a Believer by The Monkees ,
Can’t Take My Eyes off You by Frankie Valli ,
For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield ,
Stand by Me by Ben E. King ,
Light My Fire - Radio Edit by The Doors ,
I Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin ,
You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry & The Pacemakers ,
It Don't Matter to Me - Single Version by Bread ,
Goldfinger by Shirley Bassey ,
(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding ,
Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters ,
Good Lovin’ - Single Version by The Young Rascals ,
Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell ,
When a Man Loves a Woman by Percy Sledge ,
Crimson and Clover - Single Version by Tommy James & The Shondells ,
Walk On By by Dionne Warwick ,
Helplessly Hoping by Crosby, Stills & Nash ,
Hold On, I'm Coming by Sam & Dave ,
Alfie by Cilla Black ,
The Young Ones by Cliff Richard & The Shadows ,
Never My Love - Single Version; Overdub Mix by The Association ,
Apache by The Shadows ,
Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor ,
Crying in the Rain by The Everly Brothers ,
A World Without Love by Peter And Gordon ,
In the Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett ,
Georgy Girl by The Seekers ,
Big Girls Don’t Cry by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons ,
The Locomotion by Little Eva ,
A Beautiful Morning by The Rascals ,
B-A-B-Y by Carla Thomas ,
Leaving On a Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary ,
Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley ,
From Russia with Love - 1995 Remaster by Matt Monro ,
Green Onions by Booker T. & the M.G.'s ,
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack ,
The James Bond Theme - 1995 Remaster by John Barry Seven & Orchestra ,
Trains and Boats and Planes by Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas ,
Knock on Wood by Eddie Floyd ,
Always See Your Face by Love ,
Soul Finger by The Bar-Kays ,
Beginnings by Chicago ,
Rhythm of the Rain by The Cascades ,
Silence Is Golden by The Four Seasons ,
Walkin’ Back to Happiness by Helen Shapiro ,
Cry to Me by Solomon Burke ,
Tennessee Waltz by Alma Cogan ,
Comin' Home Baby by Mel Tormé ,
Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison ,