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Spanish Harlem

Aretha Franklin

1971

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About The Song

Reached #2 on the Hot 100, Charted for 12 weeks, Album: Aretha's Greatest Hits.

Peak Chart Position#2
Year1971
AlbumAretha's Greatest Hits

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Why This Song Matters

Spanish Harlem became a nationally visible song, reaching #2 on the Hot 100. It stayed in circulation for 12 chart weeks. Aretha's Greatest Hits places the song in its original album setting.

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