Considering Aretha's stature, Tom, it is rather shocking. I think Bluebrock has the ultimate answer, that of low sales-figure expectations. Though 3 of the titles are of debatable artistic value 'With Everything ...' and 'Sweet Passion' are fan favorites so those are indeed a mystery. I had 'With Everything ...' on 8-track and played it to death in my battered VW Beetle, and 'Sweet Passion' on lp, ditto at home!
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