I Didn't Ask To Be Born : But I'm Glad I Was

Dive into the witty and insightful world of one of America's beloved comedians. This collection of humorous essays offers a candid glimpse into life's absurdities, delivered with the sharp wit and charm that only a seasoned humorist can provide. Each story is a delightful blend of personal anecdotes and observational comedy, making it a perfect read for those who appreciate a good laugh intertwined with a touch of wisdom. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the author's work, these essays promise to entertain and resonate with anyone who has ever pondered the quirks of existence.

ARETHA with THE RAY BRYANT COMBO

Won't Be Long

Over The Rainbow

Love Is The Only Thing

Sweet Lover

All Night Long

Who Needs You ?

Right Now

Are You Sure

Maybe I'm A Fool

It Ain't Necessarily So

By Myself

Today I Song The Blues

Bonus Tracks:

Are You Sure (Rehearsal)

Who Needs You ? (Take 9)

Right Now (Take 1)

Maybe I'm A Fool (Take 4)

Mono Mixes:

By Myself

Won't Be Long

All Night Long

Love Is The Only Thing

Right Now

Today I Sing The Blues

THE ELECTRIFYING ARETHA FRANKLIN

You Made Me Love You

I Told You So

Rock A-By Your Baby With A Dixie Melody

Nobody Like You

Exactly Like You

It's So Heartbreakin'

Rough Lover

Blue Holiday

Just for You

That Lucky Old Sun

I Surrender, Dear

Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive

Bonus Tracks:

Introduction To Hard Times

Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)

When They Ask About You

Operation Heartbreak

Mono Mixes:

I Surrender, Dear

Rough Lover

Kissin' By The Mistletoe

THE TENDER, THE MOVING, THE SWINGING ARETHA FRANKLIN

Don't Cry Baby

Try A Little Tenderness

I Apologize

Without The One You Love

Look For The Silver Lining

I'm Sitting On Top Of The World

Just For A Thrill

God Bless The Child

I'm Wandering

How Deep Is The Ocean

I Don't Know You Anymore

Lover Come Back To Me

Mono Mixes:

Trouble In Mind

Without The One You Love

Don't Cry, Baby

I'm Wandering

Try A Little Tenderness

I Apologize

Lover Come Back To Me

I Don't Know You Anymore

LAUGHING ON THE OUTSIDE

Skylark

For All We Know

Make Someone Happy

I Wonder (Where Are You Tonight)

Solitude

Laughing On The Outside

Say It Isn't So

Until The Real Thing Comes Along

If Ever I Would Leave You

Where Are You ?

Mr. Ugly

I Wanna Be Around

Bonus Track:

Ol' Man River

Mono Mixes:

You've Got Her

Here's Where I Came In (Here's Where I Walk Out)

Say It Isn't So

TINY SPARROW: THE BOBBY SCOTT SESSIONS

Here Today And Gone Tomorrow

Please Answer Me

Harbor Lights

I May Never Get To Heaven

Moon River

I Won't Cry Anymore

Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home

My Little Brown Book

Tiny Sparrow

Johnny

Looking Through A Tear

Mono Mixes:

Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home

Johnny

UNFORGETTABLE: A TRIBUTE TO DINAH WASHINGTON

Unforgettable

Cold, Cold Heart

What A Diff'rence A Day Made

Drinking Again

Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This Morning

Evil Gal Blues

Don't Say You're Sorry Again

This Bitter Earth

If I Should Ever Lose You

Soulville

Mono Mix:

Lee Cross

TAKE A LOOK: THE CLYDE OTIS SESSIONS

I'll Keep Smiling

Shangri-La

Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart

People

A Mother's Love

Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)

But Beautiful

That's Entertainment

Take A Look

(Ah, The Apple Trees) When The World Was Young

Jim

Sweet Bitter Love

Only The Lonely

My Coloring Book

I Wish I Didn't Love You So

Mono Mixes:

People

A Mother's Love

RUNNIN' OUT OF FOOLS

Mockingbird

How Glad I Am

Walk On By

Every Little Bit Hurts

The Shop Shop Song (It's In His Kiss)

You'll Lose A Good Thing

I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face

It's Just A Matter Of Time

Runnin' Out Of Fools

My Guy

Two Sides Of Love

One Room Paradise

Bonus Tracks:

A general market advertisement from Columbia records

A special ad for Christmas

Mono Mixes:

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

Winter Wonderland

A BIT OF SOUL

Follow Your Heart

Only The One You Love

One Step Ahead

Can't You Just See Me

How To Murder Your Wife

A Little Bit Of Soul

Cry Like A Baby

Her Little Heart Went To Loveland

Remember Me

Land Of Dreams

Little Miss Raggedy Ann

Bonus Tracks:

Deeper

I Still Can't Forget

Rose Of Washington Square

Mono Mixes:

Take It Like You Give It

Follow Your Heart

Only The One You Love

One Step Ahead

How to Murder Your Wife

A Little Bit Of Soul

Cry Like A Baby

Her Little Heart Went To Loveland

YEAH!!! IN PERSON WITH HER QUARTET

This Could Be The Start Of Something

Once In A Lifetime

Misty

More

There Is No Greater Love

Muddy Water

If I Had A Hammer

Impossible

Today I Love Ev'rybody

Without The One You Love

Trouble In Mind

Love For Sale

The Original Sessions:

Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home

Misty

Love For Sale

Once In A Lifetime

Today I Love Ev'rybody

Impossible

This Could Be The Start Of Something

More

There Is No Greater Love

If I Had A Hammer

Muddy Water

Without The One You Love

Trouble In Mind

THE QUEEN IN WAITING

Tighten Up Your Tie, Button Up Your Jacket (Make It For The Door)

(No, No) I'm Losing You

Why Was I Born ?

Hands Off

Swanee

You Made Me Love You

Until You Were Gone

Mockingbird

Can't You Just See Me

Today I Sing The Blues

Walk On By

One Room Paradise

Every Little Bit Hurts

Evil Gal Blues

Rough Lover

Trouble In Mind

Without The One You Love

Won't Be Long

Take A Look

Runnin' Out Of Fools

Skylark

ARETHA '64! LIVE ON THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW (Running Time 16 Minutes)

Lover Come Back To Me

Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody

Won't Be Long

Skylark

Evil Gal Blues

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