Won't Be Long (Aretha Franklin song)

"Won't Be Long" is a song written by J. Leslie McFarland and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song reached number 7 on the U.S. R&B chart and number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.[1] The song appeared on her 1961 album, Aretha.[2] The song was produced by John Hammond.[3]

"Won't Be Long"
Single by Aretha Franklin
from the album Aretha
B-side"Right Now"
ReleasedDecember 1960
GenreSoul
Length3:18
LabelColumbia 41923
Songwriter(s)J. Leslie McFarland
Producer(s)John Hammond
Aretha Franklin singles chronology
"Today I Sing the Blues"
(1960)
"Won't Be Long"
(1960)
"Are You Sure"
(1961)

Chart performance edit

Aretha Franklin edit

Chart Peak
position
U.S. R&B chart 7
Billboard Hot 100 76

Other recordings edit

The song has been recorded by numerous artists,[4] including Dusty Springfield, Sly & the Family Stone, and Eva Cassidy.

References edit

  1. ^ Aretha Franklin, "Won't Be Long" chart position. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  2. ^ Aretha Franklin, Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  3. ^ Aretha Franklin, "Won't Be Long". Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  4. ^ "Cover versions of Won't be Long written by J. Leslie McFarland | SecondHandSongs". SecondHandSongs.