The album 'Sparkle' was released in May 1976 by Atlantic Records. It is the soundtrack to the 1976 film of the same name, starring Irene Cara. All songs were written and produced by Curtis Mayfield, who also composed the instrumental music for the movie.
The album includes the hit single 'Something He Can Feel', which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other notable songs are 'Sparkle' and 'Giving Him Something He Can Feel', which became soul classics.
'Sparkle' was a commercial and critical success, peaking at number 18 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Soul Albums chart. It is considered one of Franklin's best works from the 1970s and has influenced many later artists.