Chain of Fools (stereo)

~ Recording by Aretha Franklin

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Chain of Fools2:50Aretha FranklinLady SoulAretha FranklinAlbum
  • US1968-01-22
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)SD 8176
1.2Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinLady SoulAretha FranklinAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)0920 033
1.7Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinAretha’s GoldAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)SD 8227
1.2Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinAretha’s Greatest Hits (stereo)Aretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)SD 8295
1.2Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinAretha’s Greatest Hits (stereo)Aretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)ATL 40 279
1.6Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinAretha Franklin’s Greatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)FCPA-1012
1.2Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinThe Best of Aretha Franklin (WE price code is a white sticker.)Aretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)ATL 50 751
1.2Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinThe Best of Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)ATL 50 751
1.2Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinThe Best of Aretha Franklin (WE price code is NOT a white sticker.)Aretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)ATL 50 751
1.13Chain of Fools?:??Aretha FranklinThe History of Rock, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Orbis (UK subsidiary publishing imprint of De Agostini Group)HRL 008
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinThe Best of Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 81280-2
1.2Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinThe Best of Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)ATL 50 751
1.1Chain of Fools2:44Aretha FranklinThe Best of Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 81280-4-Y
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinThe Best of Aretha Franklin (BMG club edition)Aretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)7 81280-2, D 120078
12.5Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinAtlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)781293-299
1.16Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinAtlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974, Volume 6: 1966-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)781 298-2, D 250375
1.16Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinAtlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974, Volume 6: 1966-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 81298-2
1.10Chain of Fools2:49Aretha Franklin20 Party ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products9-27602-2
1.8Chain of Fools2:48Aretha Franklin30 Greatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)781 668-1
1.8Chain of Fools2:48Aretha Franklin30 Greatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)781 668-1
1.8Chain of Fools2:47Aretha Franklin30 Greatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)A2 81668
1.8Chain of Fools2:47Aretha Franklin30 Greatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-81668-2
1.8Chain of Fools2:48Aretha Franklin30 Greatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-81668-2
1.6Chain of Fools2:46Aretha Franklin20 Greatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1987-08-13
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)2292-41135-2
1.1Chain of Fools2:49Aretha FranklinLady Soul (with bonus selections)Aretha FranklinAlbum
Rhino Atlantic (digital releases only!)
1.5Chain of Fools2:49Aretha FranklinBillboard Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70629
1.1Chain of Fools2:50Aretha FranklinLady SoulAretha FranklinAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)781 818-2
1.1Chain of Fools2:50Aretha FranklinLady SoulAretha FranklinAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-81818-2
1.15Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinMemory Time, Volume 5: 1966–1967Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)241 340-2
1.16Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinClassic Rock: The Beat Goes On: 1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2CLR-11, OPCD-2566
1.4Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinRespect & Other HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
DuchesseCD 352053
1.7Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinAretha’s GoldAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-01-24
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-81445-2
1.6Chain of Fools2:44Aretha FranklinRespect and Other Greatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
That's SoulTS 009
7.6Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinAtlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-10-15
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)82305-2
1.8Chain of Fools2:45Aretha Franklin16 Original Hits: Heart & SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 3 055
1.5Chain of Fools2:44Aretha FranklinMr Music Plus: Number Six (1991 number 6. 6*91)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 5021
1.1Chain of Fools2:46Aretha FranklinRespect and Other HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 3 053
1.2Chain of Fools2:46Aretha FranklinRhythm & Blues: 1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2617, RHD-04
1.16Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinRhythm’n Blues Le TopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Carrère (just “Carrère" or “Disques Carrère”, not “CARRÈRE MUSIC”)CA 805 9548-30349-2
1.2Chain of Fools2:46Aretha FranklinSolid Gold Soul 1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2617A, R838-03
1.2Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinSoul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ATCO Records7 91813-2
1.2Chain Of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinThe Commitments - Classic Recordings of the Original ArtistsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ATCO Records91813-2
1.11Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinFan des 60 - 1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time-Life515 896-2
2.13Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinHits of the Sixties Super 100 OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
K-Box (imprint of Weton-Wesgram B.V.)032A, 032B, 032C, 032D, 043
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinThe Levi's 501 Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EastWest9548-31541-2 XV
1.2Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinChain of FoolsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-09-21
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71429
1.18Chains of Fools2:49Aretha FranklinRhythm & Blues FormidableVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1993-11-05
Carrère (just “Carrère" or “Disques Carrère”, not “CARRÈRE MUSIC”)9548-32378-2
1.18Chains of Fools2:49Aretha FranklinRhythm & Blues FormidableVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1993-11-05
Carrère (just “Carrère" or “Disques Carrère”, not “CARRÈRE MUSIC”)9548-32379-2
1.6Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinAmerica: 16 Super Hits of the United StatesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DGRDGR 7001
1.17Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinDe Pre Historie 1968, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)74321 16224 2
1.8Chain of Fools2:49Aretha FranklinSoul Hits, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71461
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinTrilogy: 3 Classic AlbumsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing Germany (subsidiary of Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH)8122732512
1.7Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinQueen of Soul: The Very Best of Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)8122-71396-2
2.22Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinSoul HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)7567 80595 2
1.2Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinThe Very Best of Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Germany (don’t use this as release label!)7567-80590-2
1.4Chain of Fools2:49Aretha FranklinThe Very Best of Aretha Franklin: The ’60sAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71598
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinLady Soul / Aretha NowAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-02-14
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 623
1.1Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinLady SoulAretha FranklinAlbum
  • US1995-06-20
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71933
2.1Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinLes Voix en orVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1995-12-08
EastWest Records America (this label only briefly used between 1990–91, please read annotations before use)9548 33954-2
1.4Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinA Little PrayerAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
A Priori Records791330
1.1Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinLady SoulAretha FranklinAlbum
Rhino (reissue label)8122-71933-2
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinLady SoulAretha FranklinAlbum
BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions), Rhino (reissue label)D121585, R2 71933
1.3Chain of Fools2:46Aretha FranklinMichael: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1996-12-17
Revolution (late 1990s US, subsidiary of Giant Records)9 24666-2
2.2Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinMagic Soul 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
East West France9548 34705-2
1.14Chain of Fools2:44Aretha FranklinOriginal RecordingsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Euro TrendCD 152.502
1.2Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinSoul BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PopeyePP96081
4.3Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinThe Soul BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinSuper Cool 60’s: 1964–1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997-10-08
Metacom Music
1.8Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinLet's Dance! The Best of Ballroom: Swing, Lindy, Jitterbug and JiveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-11-11
1.10Chain of Fools2:46Aretha Franklin'60's Soul: When a Man Loves a WomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Flashback Records (reissue label, subsidiary of Rhino)R2 72659
1.3Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramCD 97010
2.22Chain of Fools2:42Aretha FranklinCaiga Quien Caiga - 53 Clásicos originales del SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DRO EastWest S.A. (not for release label use!)7567 80700 2
2.2Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinSchmusenachtVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Global Arts Productions
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinLady SoulAretha FranklinAlbum
  • JP1998-05-29
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)AMCY-2717
2.15Chain of Fools2:42Aretha FranklinMagic SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1998-06-07
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)553 091- 2 py918
1.4Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinThe Very Best of Aretha Franklin, Vol. 1Aretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-06-25
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), Rhino (reissue label)AMCY-2662
1.11Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinThe Rolling Stone Women in Rock CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-15
Razor & Tie89005-2
1.8Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinGreatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Global TelevisionRADCD110
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinThe Best of Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-81280-2
2.9Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinR&B Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-09-06
Repertoire Records (Hamburg‐based multinational reissue label)REP 4756
2.9Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinThe Definitive Sound of Atlantic SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-09-20
Warner.ESP7567 80595-9
1.2Chain of Fools2:45Aretha FranklinAretha’s Greatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)ATXD 44
1.3Chain of Fools2:49Aretha FranklinLe MeilleurAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
EastWestEW 851
1.1Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinQueen of SoulAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien3373
2.12Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinSoul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Radio Star Records, Radiocity Records44026
1.12Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinSoul Machine, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Radiocity Records3444
1.12Chain of Fools2:46Aretha FranklinTop of the Spot 1999Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinGreatest HitsAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Australia (AU subsidiary of Warner Music International since 1988)9548385992
1.20Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinOldie Fete 2000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien, Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)3593
1.20Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinOldieparty 2000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2000
Radiocity Records3607
Promotion
1.8Chain of Fools?:??Aretha FranklinSuper Summer Golden Wheelies: Radio CHED 63Various ArtistsAlbum
Quality (Canadian label, 1950–1985)CHED 630
1.2Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinSoul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ATCO Records7567-91813-2 YS
1.9Chain of Fools2:47Aretha FranklinThe Rhino Atlantic Remasters CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)PRO2 90127
1.5Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinRhino ‘3 Pac’ Promotional Sampler (1999)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinSuper Saver Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)CDSS303
1.10Chain of Fools2:49Aretha FranklinPop Selects (Sampler)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)WEA/TW-00
Bootleg
1.4Chain of Fools2:44Aretha FranklinA Natural WomanAretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Legend (belongs to german WZ Tonträger)WZ 90111
(unknown)
1.4Chain of Fools2:46Aretha FranklinSoul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PerfilECD 0056
1.5Chain of Fools2:49Aretha FranklinZino Davidoff. The Fragrance of DesireVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino Special ProductsPRCD 7012
1.4Chain of Fools2:48Aretha FranklinThe Very Best Of Aretha Franklin, Vol. 1Aretha FranklinAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), Rhino (reissue label)8122-71598-2

Relationships

recorded in:New York, New York, United States
recording engineer and mixer:Tom Dowd
producer:Jerry Wexler
bass guitar:Tommy Cogbill (on 1967-06-23)
drums (drum set):Roger Hawkins (on 1967-06-23)
electric piano:Spooner Oldham (on 1967-06-23)
guitar:Jimmy Johnson (guitar, producer, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) (on 1967-06-23)
Joe South (on 1967-06-23)
piano:Aretha Franklin (on 1967-06-23)
choir vocals:Carolyn Franklin (on 1967-06-23)
Erma Franklin (on 1967-06-23)
Ellie Greenwich (on 1967-06-23)
The Sweet Inspirations (on 1967-06-23)
vocals:Aretha Franklin (on 1967-06-23)
arranger:Tom Dowd
Arif Mardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1967)
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1968)
recorded at:Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1967-06-23)
karaoke versions:Chain of Fools by [unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
has remixes:Chain of Fools (Rocknrolla Soundsystem edit)
part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 249) (order: 249)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 306) (order: 307)
stream for free:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-QzBeRFtUg [info]
recording of:Chain of Fools (on 1967-06-23)

Related works

Chain of Fools

lyricist and composer:Don Covay
publisher:14th Hour Music
Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc.
Pronto Music (publisher)
Springtime Music, Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Co. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
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