Old Landmark

Aretha Franklin · Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings [1999]

Let us all (all go back)

To the old (old landmark)

Let us all to the old (all go back old landmark)

Let us stay in the service of the lord

Jesus, oh! (he's my lord, oh, my lord)

Let us preach of the old

At the (hey! hey!)

Landmark



Praise the lord, well!

Let us preach, at the old

Preach the word, all the way

Yeah, preach



Preach the word, all the way

Do it, know it, fell it (all people)

People, people, well (preach the word)



Let us preach, at the old (preach the word, old landmark)

Preach the word, at the old (preach the word, old landmark)

Preach the word, at the old (preach the word, old landmark)

Preach the word, at the old (preach the word, old landmark)

Preach the word, at the old (preach the word, old landmark)



People, now

Brothers, sisters

Yeah, lord, yeah, lord, yeah, lord, yeah, lord

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, lord

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, child



Let us all, to the old (all go back, old landmark)

Let us all, to the old (all go back, old landmark)

Turnin', yearnin', learnin', burnin'



Gonna go back, ahh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Gonna go back, ahh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Gonna go back, ahh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Gonna go back, ahh (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Let us stay in the service of the lord

Old Landmark - Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin's 'Old Landmark' stands as a testament to her mastery of soul and gospel-infused R&B. Recorded for the 1999 compilation 'Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings,' the track exemplifies her ability to blend spiritual depth with secular storytelling. Franklin's voice, often described as the 'Queen of Soul,' delivers a performance that honors the tradition of the church while addressing themes of faith and community. The song reflects her career-long commitment to exploring the intersection of religious devotion and everyday life, a recurring motif in her discography that resonates with listeners across generations. As a staple of her catalog, the recording showcases her vocal power and emotional range, cementing her legacy as a pivotal figure in American music history.