Ain't No Way

Aretha Franklin

About Ain't No Way

"Ain't No Way" is a song written by singer-songwriter Carolyn Franklin and sung by her elder sister Aretha Franklin as the B-side to her 1968 hit, "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone". This song should not be confused with a different song of the same title, recorded by Aretha Franklin on her 2003 CD So Damn Happy: "Ain't No Way" by Barry J. Eastmond and Gordon Chambers.


Year:
1968
4:17
1,438 
#3

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Ain't no way
For me to love you
If you won't let me
It ain't no way
For me to give you all you need
If you won't let me give all of me

I know that a woman's duty
Is to help and love a man
And that's the way
It was planned

Oh but how can I, how can I, how can I
Give you all the things I can
If you're tying both of my hands?

Oh ho, it ain't no way
(Ain't no way)
It ain't no way
(Ain't no way)
It just ain't no way, baby
(Ain't no way)
Ain't no way, baby
(Ain't no way)
It ain't no way
For me to love you
If you won't let me

Stop trying to be
Someone you're not
Hard, cold and cruel is a man
Who paid too much for what he got
And if you need me
Like you say, say you do
Oh then please, please
Please don't you know that I need you?

Oh, it ain't no way
I tell you that it ain't no way
It ain't no way, it ain't no way, baby, no
It just ain't no way
It sure ain't no way
It ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me

Ain't no way
If you won't let me
Ain't no way

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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Written by: Carolyn Franklin

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11 facts about this song

Historical Context
"Ain't No Way" is a 1968 song by the legendary American singer Aretha Franklin that was originally released on her 16th studio album, "Lady Soul."
Success Chart
The song ranks at No.16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.9 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Banner Partnership
The song was written by Carolyn Franklin, Aretha Franklin's younger sister.
Iconic Backup
Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, sings the renowned back-up "Ain't no way for me to love you if you won't let me" in the song.
Inspired Renditions
"Ain't No Way" has been covered by countless artists after Aretha Franklin, including Patti LaBelle, Mary J. Blige, and the 1968 American singing group The Sweet Inspirations.
Grammy Legacy
Though "Ain't No Way" didn't win a Grammy itself, the album "Lady Soul" (that it featured on) won Aretha Franklin a Best Female R&B Vocal Performance award.
Cinematic Presence
The song has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, showing the long-lasting impact it has had in popular culture.
Cultural Impact
The song was recognized for its bold statements about female empowerment and individuality at a time when such messages were unusual.
Musical Composition
"Ain't No Way" is a soul ballad, noted for its dramatic, almost operatic quality and heavy reliance on a soaring, gospel-tinged choir arrangement.
Song Length
The original version of the song lasts for 4 minutes and 17 seconds.
Recording Studio
"Ain't No Way" and the rest of the songs on "Lady Soul" were primarily recorded at the American Sound Studio, a recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee.

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