How Glad I Am
Aretha Franklin · Take A Look: Complete On Columbia [2011]
No front no back, my love won't bend,
I'm in the middle, I'm lost in a spin
Loving you
And you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know
How glad I am
My love has no bottom, my love has no top
My love won't rise, my love won't drop
I'm in the middle, and I can't stop
Loving you
And you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know
How glad I am
I wish I was a poet, so that I could express,
What I, what I like to say,
I wish I was an artist, so that I could paint a picture
Of how I feel, how I feel today, today
My love has no walls on either side,
That makes my love wider than wide,
I'm in the middle, no and I can't hide,
Loving you
And you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know,
How glad I am
No you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know,
How glad I am
How glad I am
How glad I am
How Glad I Am
Aretha Franklin delivers a soulful performance of "How Glad I Am" on her 2011 Columbia compilation, Take A Look. The track exemplifies her signature ability to blend gospel-infused vocals with R&B sensibilities, showcasing her mastery of emotional expression within the soul genre. Recorded during a period where Franklin continued to redefine the standards of female vocalists, the song reflects her enduring influence on the music industry. Her delivery captures the joy and spiritual uplift central to the song's theme, demonstrating why she remains a cornerstone of American music history. This recording stands as a testament to her career-long commitment to excellence and her status as the Queen of Soul.