Aretha Franklin - A Rose Is Still A Rose

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1	A Rose Is Still A Rose A&R – Drew DixonArranged By [Strings] – Akua DixonBass Guitar – Vere IsaacGuitar – Johari NewtonMixed By [Assistant] – Alex OlssonPiano – James PoyserProducer, Arranged By, Backing Vocals – Lauryn HillProgrammed By – Vada NoblesRecorded By – Warren RikerRecorded By, Mixed By – Commissioner GordonStrings – Indigo Quartet*Written-By – L. Hill*Written-By [Sample] – J. Houser*, A. Aly*, E. Brickell*, J.W. Bush*, K. Withrow*	4:27
2	Never Leave You Again Backing Vocals – Kelly PriceProducer – Corey Rooney, Sean "Puffy" Combs*Programmed By [Additional] – Dent*, Stevie J.*Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve AllenWritten-By – C. Rooney*, K. Price*, S. Combs*	4:36
3	In Case You Forgot Backing Vocals – Darcy Aldridge, Shunda Howard, Vickie McKisicBass – Ronnie GarrettCoordinator [Production Coordinator] – Ivy SkoffEngineer [Assistant] – Alex Lowe, John Frye, Mike WilsonEngineer [Assistant], Engineer [Assistant Mix] – Kevin LivelyMixed By – Jon GassPiano – Vance TaylorProducer, Keyboards, Drum Programming – Daryl SimmonsRecorded By – Thom "TK" Kidd*Written-By – B. Dickens*, M. Gray*, T. Gant*	4:49
4	Here We Go Again Backing Vocals – Trina BroussardCo-producer – Manuel SealInstruments [All] – Carl-So-Lowe*, JD*Producer, Mixed By – Jermaine DupriRecorded By, Mixed By – Phil TanWritten-By – J. Dupri*, T. Lorenz*, T. Broussard*Written-By [Sample] – D. Romani*, M. Malavasi*, W. Garfield*	3:30
5	Every Lil' Bit Hurts Co-producer – Manuel SealProducer, Mixed By – Jermaine DupriRecorded By, Mixed By – Phil TanWritten-By – J. Dupri*, M. Seal*, S. Cook*	4:07
6	In The Morning Backing Vocals – Shunda Howard, Tann, Vickie McKisic, Viola EddinsBass – Ronnie GarrettCoordinator [Production Coordinator] – Ivy SkoffEngineer [Assistant] – Alex Lowe, John Frye, Mike WilsonEngineer [Assistant], Engineer [Assistant Mix] – Kevin LivelyMixed By – Jon GassPiano – Vance TaylorProducer, Keyboards, Drum Programming – Daryl SimmonsRecorded By – Thom "TK" Kidd*Written-By – D. Simmons*	4:56
7	I'll Dip Bass – Colin WolfeEngineer [Assistant] – Carlton Lynn, Rich CohanProducer, Arranged By – Dallas AustinRecorded By, Mixed By – Leslie Braithwaite*Sound Designer [Midi Design] – Rick SheppardVocals [Additional] – Debra KillingsWritten-By – D. Austin*	4:06
8	How Many Times Backing Vocals – Annie Stocking, Claytoven Richardson, Nikita Germaine, Sandy Griffith, Tina GibsonCoordinator [Production Coordinator] – Cherise Miller, Janice Lee, Kevin Kulan Walden*, Shiloh HobelEngineer [Assistant] – K.V. FowlerKeyboards, Programmed By, Drum Programming, Bass – Louis "Kingpin" Biancaniello*Producer [Associate Producer] – Louis BiancanielloProducer, Arranged By – Narada Michael WaldenRecorded By – Marc "Elvis" Reyburn*, Matt RohrRecorded By [Vocals], Mixed By [Vocals] – David "Frazeman" Frazer*Written-By – D. Foster*, G. Charley*, J. Winston*	4:21
9	Watch My Back Backing Vocals – Annie Stocking, Fred Ross, Jeanie Tracy, Sandy Griffith, Skyler Jett, Tina GibsonCoordinator [Production Coordinator] – Cherise Miller, Janice Lee, Kevin Kulan Walden*, Shiloh HobelEngineer [Assistant] – K.V. FowlerGuitar – Vernon "Ice" Black*Producer [Associate Producer], Keyboards, Programmed By – Erik "E Smooth" Hicks, James FischerProducer, Arranged By – Narada Michael WaldenRecorded By – Marc "Elvis" Reyburn*Recorded By [Vocals], Mixed By [Vocals] – David "Frazeman" Frazer*Written-By – N. West*	4:45
10	Love Pang Backing Vocals – Ester Ridgeway*, Gloria Ridgeway, Graice Ridgeway*Bass – Al TurnerDrums – Ron OtisEngineer [2nd] – Clell MooreEngineer [2nd], Drum Programming, Programmed By [Percussion] – Paul D. AllenPiano – Vernon FailsProducer, Recorded By, Mixed By, Guitar, Percussion, Programmed By [Keyboards] – Michael J. PowellRecorded By, Mixed By – Gerard SmerekWritten-By – M. Waters*, N. Wilson*	4:20
11	The Woman Backing Vocals – Eser Ridgeway*, Gloria Ridgeway, Graice Ridgeway*Bass – Al TurnerCo-producer, Drums, Percussion – Michael J. PowellDrums – Ron OtisEngineer [2nd] – Clell Moore, Dwayne Jones, Troy RollinsGuitar – Teddy Franklin*Keyboards – Vernon FailsPiano – Darryl HoustonProducer, Mixed By – Aretha FranklinRecorded By, Mixed By – Gerard SmerekWritten-By – A. Franklin*	7:41

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Arista Records, Inc.
• Copyright (c) – Arista Records, Inc.
• Manufactured By – Arista Records, Inc.
• Distributed By – Arista Records, Inc.
• Manufactured For – BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. – D120940
• Record Company – BMG Entertainment
• Pressed By – Allied DT – 2985-1-1
• Recorded At – Chung King Studios
• Recorded At – Vanguard Recording Complex
• Recorded At – Silent Sound Studios
• Recorded At – Doppler Studios
• Recorded At – Bosstown Recording Studios
• Recorded At – Southern Tracks
• Recorded At – Studio LaCoco
• Recorded At – Krosswire Studio
• Recorded At – Woodland Studios
• Recorded At – Tarpan Studios
• Recorded At – Homesite 13
• Mixed At – Silent Sound Studios
• Mixed At – Studio LaCoco
• Mixed At – Darp Studios
• Mixed At – Tarpan Studios
• Mixed At – Vanguard Recording Complex
• Mastered At – Powers House Of Sound
• Published By – Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
• Published By – Obverse Creation Music, Inc.
• Published By – MCA Music Publishing
• Published By – Geffen Music
• Published By – Withrow Publishing
• Published By – Enlightened Kitty
• Published By – Strange Mind Productions
• Published By – Edie Brickell Songs
• Published By – Cori Tiffani Publishing
• Published By – Sony/ATV Songs LLC
• Published By – Justin Combs Publishing
• Published By – EMI April Music Inc.
• Published By – Price Is Right Music
• Published By – Music Corporation Of America, Inc.
• Published By – Touch Of Gray Music
• Published By – T.A. Gant Music
• Published By – So So Def Music
• Published By – Croon Tunes
• Published By – Smitty Son
• Published By – Arapesh
• Published By – Little Macho Music
• Published By – WB Music Corp.
• Published By – Slack A.D.
• Published By – Stedigy Music
• Published By – 1028 1/2 Benton St. Music
• Published By – Full Keel Music Co.
• Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
• Published By – Boobie Loo Music
• Published By – Darp Music
• Published By – Irving Music, Inc.
• Published By – Kiara's Tuff Music
• Published By – One Four Three Music
• Published By – Peermusic Ltd.
• Published By – Springtime Music, Inc.
• Published By – Copyright Control

Credits

• Art Direction – Sheri G. Lee*
• Executive-Producer – Clive Davis
• Illustration – Artis Lane
• Management [Representation] – Dick Alen*, William Morris Agency
• Mastered By – Herb Powers*
• Photography By – Michael Wong

Notes

Track 1 published by Sony/ATV Tunes LLC / Obverse Creation Music (ASCAP). Recorded at Chung King Studios, NYC. Contains re-sung elements from "What I Am", published by MCA-Geffen Music / Withrow Publishing / Enlightened Kitty / Strange Mind Productions / Edie Brickell Songs (ASCAP). Lauryn Hill appears courtesy of Ruffhouse / Columbia Records. ℗ 1997 Arista Records, Inc.

Track 2 published by Cori Tiffani Publishing, Inc. / Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) / Justin Combs Publishing, adm. by EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) / Price Is Right Music, adm. by Music Corporation Of America, Inc. (BMI). Produced for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc. Vocals recorded at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI. Additional programming for Stevie J. Productions and for Mind Muzik / Noontime, Inc. Kelly Price appears courtesy of Island Records, Inc.

Track 3 published by Touch Of Gray Music / T.A. Gant Music (ASCAP) / Music Corporation Of America, Inc. (BMI). Produced for Silent Partner Productions, Inc. Recorded at Silent Sound Studios, Doppler Studios, Bosstown Recording Studios, Southern Tracks, Studio LaCoCo, Atlanta, GA and at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI. Mixed at Silent Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA. Darcy Aldridge appears courtesy of Silent Partner Productions, Inc.

Track 4 published by So So Def, adm. by EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) / Croon Tunes / Smitty Son, adm. by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) / Arapesh Communications / Little Macho Music. adm. by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). Produced for So So Def Productions. Co-produced for So So Def Productions. Recorded at Krosswire Studios, Atlanta, GA and at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI. Mixed at Studio LaCoCo, Atlanta, GA. Contains a replayed portion of "The Glow Of Love", under license from Arapesh Communications / Little Macho Music, adm. by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). Trina Broussard appears courtesy of So So Def Recordings / Columbia Records.

Track 5 published by So So Def, adm. by EMI-April Music, Inc. / Slack A.D. / Stedigy Music / 1028 1/2 Benton Street, adm. by Full Keel Music Co. (ASCAP). Produced for So So Def Productions. Co-produced for So So Def Productions. Recorded at Krosswire Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA and at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI. Mixed at Studio LaCoCo, Atlanta, GA.

Track 6 published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / Boobie Loo Music, adm. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). Produced for Silent Partner Productions, Inc. Recorded at Silent Sound Studios, Doppler Studios, Bosstown Recording Studios, Southern Tracks, Studio LaCoCo, Atlanta, GA and Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI. Mixed at Silent Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA. Tann appears courtesy of Silent Partner Productions, Inc.

Track 7 published by Darp Music / EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP). Produced for Darp, Inc. Recorded at Woodland Digital, Nashville, TN and at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI. Miced at D.A.R.P. Studios, Atlanta, GA.

Track 8 published by Irving Music, Inc. / Kiara's Tuff Music / One Four Three Music / Peermusic Ltd. (BMI). Produced for Perfection Light Productions. Vocals recorded and mixed at Tarpan Studios, San Rafael, CA. Recorded at Tarpan Studios, San Rafael, CA, Homesite13, Novato, CA and at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI.

Track 9 published by Springtime Music, Inc. (BMI). Produced for Perfection Light Productions. Vocals recorded and mixed at Tarpan Studios, San Rafael, CA. Recorded at Tarpan Studios, San Rafael, CA, Homesite 13, Novato, CA and at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI. Skyler Jett appears courtesy of Skytime Entertainment, Inc.

Track 10 published by Copyright Control. Produced for MJP Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI.

Track 11 published by Springtime Music, Inc. (BMI). Produced for Crown Productions. Co-produced for Crown Productions. Recorded at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI. Mixed at Vanguard Recording Complex, Oak Park, MI.

Mastered at Powers House Of Sound, NYC.

℗ 1997, 1998 & © 1998 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured and distributed by Arista Records, Inc., Mfd. for BMG Direct. a unit of BMG Entertainment. Printed in U.S.A. Made in U.S.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 2985-1-1 ALLIED DT *07822-18987-2*
• Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 3332-1-1 ALLIED DT *07822-18987-2*
• Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L481
• Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L451
• Mould SID Code (Variant 1): ifpi 7716
• Mould SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi 7717

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
ARCD 8987	Aretha Franklin	A Rose Is Still A Rose ‎(CD, Club)	Arista	ARCD 8987	Canada	1998
00398-18987-2	Aretha Franklin	A Rose Is Still A Rose ‎(CD, Album, Promo, Car)	Arista	00398-18987-2	US	1998
07822-18987-2	Aretha Franklin	A Rose Is Still A Rose ‎(CD, Album)	Arista	07822-18987-2	Europe	1998
07822-18987-2	Aretha Franklin	A Rose Is Still A Rose ‎(CD, Album, Club)	Arista	07822-18987-2	US	1998
07822-18987 4	Aretha Franklin	A Rose Is Still A Rose ‎(Cass, Album)	Arista	07822-18987 4	Europe	1998

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