Take a Look demonstrates how Aretha was born the "Queen of Soul" paying loving care and attention to every facet of her years at Columbia. The package includes CD's of Aretha's seven full-length albums for Columbia; two CDs reflecting her collaborations with producers Bobby Scott (in 1963) and Clyde Otis (in 1964); and a bonus CD of singles produced by Bob Johnston and rarities that were "sweetened" and released after Aretha left the label. The set will also includes a DVD featuring Aretha, at the piano, performing several songs on The Steve Allen Show in 1964. Among the highlights of Take a Look is a previously unreleased version of Yeah!!! In Person With Her Quartet which strips away the artificial club ambience that was added to the album's studio performances, revealing Aretha at the peak of her powers. Another high point is an unreleased album called A Bit of Soul. Though it contains previously released material, the original album is presented here for the first time in its master form. Other revelations include riveting studio conversation between Aretha, John Hammond and pianist Ray Bryant during the making of Aretha's debut album in the summer of 1960.
CD01 - Aretha (With The Ray Bryant Combo)
CD02 - The Electrifying Aretha Franklin
CD03 - The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin
CD04 - Laughing On The Outside
CD05 - Tiny Sparrow: The Bobby Scott Sessions
CD06 - Unforgettable: A Tribute To Dinah Washington
CD07 - Take A Look: The Clyde Otis Sessions
CD08 - Runnin' Out Of Fools
CD09 - A Bit Of Soul
CD10 - Yeah!!! In Person With Her Quartet
CD11 - The Queen In Waiting
