Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin was one of the giants of soul music, and indeed of American pop as a whole. More than any other performer, she epitomized soul at its most gospel-charged. Her astonishing run of late-'60s hits with <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Atlantic+Records%22">Atlantic Records</a> -- "Respect," "I Never Loved a Man," "Chain of Fools," "Baby I Love You," "I Say a Little Prayer," "Think," "The House That Jack Built," and many others -- earned her the title Queen of Soul. Franklin never rested on her laurels. Following the early-'70s LPs Spirit in the Dark and Young, Gifted and Black, she scored more hits on the R&B charts than pop, adeptly following the progression of soul in the '70s and '80s thanks to her collaborations with <a href="spotify:artist:2AV6XDIs32ofIJhkkDevjm">Curtis Mayfield</a> (1976's Sparkle) and <a href="spotify:artist:19y5MFBH7gohEdGwKM7QsP">Luther Vandross</a> (1982's Jump to It). Franklin made a triumphant return to pop with 1985's Who's Zoomin' Who? and its Top Ten single "Freeway of Love," which was followed in 1987 by the <a href="spotify:artist:19ra5tSw0tWufvUp8GotLo">George Michael</a> duet "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)," which became her first number one hit on the Billboard charts since "Respect" in 1967. Franklin spent the next three decades performing and recording regularly, maintaining her status as the Queen of Soul until her death in 2018. 

Franklin's roots in gospel ran extremely deep. With her sisters <a href="spotify:artist:6x5lOOu0t6IzUJkc69Hvat">Carolyn</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:1CzJJJb6hnx84VNhgaJmFG">Erma</a> (both of whom would also have recording careers), she sang at the Detroit church of her father, <a href="spotify:artist:3QoDBfBJyW9uTT1r1781ar">Reverend C.L. Franklin</a>, while growing up in the '50s. In fact, she made her first recordings as a gospel artist at the age of 14. It has also been reported that <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Motown%22">Motown</a> was interested in signing her back in the days when it was a tiny start-up. Ultimately, however, Franklin ended up with <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Columbia%22">Columbia</a>, to which she was signed by the renowned talent scout John Hammond.

Franklin would record for <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Columbia%22">Columbia</a> constantly throughout the first half of the '60s, notching occasional R&B hits (and one Top 40 single, "Rock-a-bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody") but never truly breaking out as a star. The <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Columbia%22">Columbia</a> period continues to generate considerable controversy among critics, many of whom feel that Franklin's true aspirations were being blunted by pop-oriented material and production. In fact, there are a number of fine items to be found on the <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Columbia%22">Columbia</a> sides, including the occasional song ("Lee Cross," "Soulville") where she belts out soul with real gusto. It's undeniably true, though, that her work at <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Columbia%22">Columbia</a> was considerably tamer than what was to follow, and suffered in general from a lack of direction and an apparent emphasis on trying to develop her as an all-around entertainer, rather than as an R&B/soul singer.

When Franklin left <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Columbia%22">Columbia</a> for <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Atlantic%22">Atlantic</a>, producer <a href="spotify:artist:67yXeG7xPSVu9PtzHJ5AS8">Jerry Wexler</a> was determined to bring out her most soulful, fiery traits. As part of that plan, he had her record her first single, "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)," at Muscle Shoals in Alabama with esteemed Southern R&B musicians. In fact, that was to be her only actual session at Muscle Shoals, but much of the remainder of her '60s work would be recorded with the Muscle Shoals Sound Rhythm Section, although the sessions would take place in New York City. The combination was one of those magic instances of musical alchemy in pop: the backup musicians provided a much grittier, soulful, and R&B-based accompaniment for Franklin's voice, which soared with a passion and intensity suggesting a spirit that had been allowed to fly loose for the first time. 

In the late '60s, Franklin became one of the biggest international recording stars in all of pop. Many also saw her as a symbol of Black America itself, reflecting the increased confidence and pride of African-Americans in the decade of the Civil Rights movement and other triumphs for the Black community. The chart statistics are impressive in and of themselves: ten Top Ten hits in a roughly 18-month span between early 1967 and late 1968, for instance, and a steady stream of solid medium to large hits for the next five years after that. Her <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Atlantic%22">Atlantic</a> albums were also huge sellers, and far more consistent artistically than those of most soul stars of the era. Franklin was able to maintain creative momentum, in part because of her eclectic choice of material, which encompassed first-class originals and gospel, blues, pop, and rock covers, from <a href="spotify:artist:3WrFJ7ztbogyGnTHbHJFl2">the Beatles</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:70cRZdQywnSFp9pnc2WTCE">Simon & Garfunkel</a> to <a href="spotify:artist:6hnWRPzGGKiapVX1UCdEAC">Sam Cooke</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:1FqqOl9itIUpXr4jZPIVoT">the Drifters</a>. She was also a fine, forceful, and somewhat underrated keyboardist. 

Franklin's commercial and artistic success was unabated in the early '70s, during which she landed more huge hits with "Spanish Harlem," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and "Day Dreaming." She also produced two of her most respected, and earthiest, album releases with Live at Fillmore West and Amazing Grace. The latter, a 1972 double LP, was a reinvestigation of her gospel roots, recorded with <a href="spotify:artist:5g1lWbZIQ0LCWbKmRJDSSn">James Cleveland</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:6nrfgKd4mle6E26ygcxXEP">the Southern California Community Choir</a>. Remarkably, it hit the Top Ten, making it one of the greatest gospel-pop crossover smashes of all time.

Franklin had a few more hits over the next few years -- "Angel" and the <a href="spotify:artist:7guDJrEfX3qb6FEbdPA5qi">Stevie Wonder</a> cover "Until You Come Back to Me" being the most notable. Her <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Atlantic%22">Atlantic</a> contract ended at the close of the '70s. She signed with the <a href="spotify:artist:5alKeK7PQGqEJ2oBz5n7sU">Clive Davis</a>-guided <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Arista%22">Arista</a> and scored number one R&B hits with "Jump to It," "Get It Right," and "Freeway of Love." Many of her successes were duets, or crafted with the assistance of contemporaries such as <a href="spotify:artist:19y5MFBH7gohEdGwKM7QsP">Luther Vandross</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:37WGztoQRbNgo55GQCw75B">Narada Michael Walden</a>. In 1986, Franklin released her follow-up to Who's Zoomin' Who?, the self-titled Aretha, which saw the single "I Knew You Were Waiting for Me," a duet with <a href="spotify:artist:19ra5tSw0tWufvUp8GotLo">George Michael</a>, hit the top of the charts. In 1987, Franklin became the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and she made another return to gospel that year with One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. She shifted back to pop with 1989's Through the Storm, but it wasn't a commercial success, and neither was 1991's new jack swing-styled What You See Is What You Sweat. 

After 1994, Franklin eased into elder stateswoman territory, performing regularly and releasing albums every few years. A Rose Is Still a Rose went gold upon its release in 1998, thanks to two number one R&B hits: its title track and "Here We Go Again." It also contained the Grammy-winning song "Wonderful." Following 2003's So Damn Happy, Franklin left <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Arista%22">Arista</a> after A Rose Is Still a Rose -- the label would release Jewels in the Crown: All-Star Duets with the Queen in 2007; she formed her own imprint, <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Aretha%27s+Records%22">Aretha's Records</a>, for 2008's This Christmas. After 2011's A Woman Falling Out of Love, she reteamed with <a href="spotify:artist:5alKeK7PQGqEJ2oBz5n7sU">Clive Davis</a> at <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22RCA%22">RCA</a>, who connected her with the likes of <a href="spotify:artist:3aVoqlJOYx31lH1gibGDt3">Babyface</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:1G9G7WwrXka3Z1r7aIDjI7">OutKast</a>'s <a href="spotify:artist:74V3dE1a51skRkdII8y2C6">André 3000</a> for 2014's Sings the Great Diva Classics, where she covered <a href="spotify:artist:2aXiJJHJei5BmCykxI37y0">Gladys Knight</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:7jmTilWYlKOuavFfmQAcu6">Barbra Streisand</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:4dpARuHxo51G3z768sgnrY">Adele</a>. A Brand New Me, an archival release featuring classic Aretha vocals in front of newly created orchestral arrangements by the <a href="spotify:artist:0MvSBMGRQJY3mRwIbJsqF1">Royal Philharmonic Orchestra</a>, appeared in 2017.

Also in 2017, Franklin canceled several concerts due to health problems, but she managed to appear at a show celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Elton John AIDS Foundation that November. It turned out to be her last public performance. Over the course of 2018, her health worsened due to pancreatic cancer. Franklin started to receive hospice care on August 13 and died at her home in Detroit three days later. The memorial service held on August 31 at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple featured testimonials from peers, Civil Rights leaders, and politicians, and was televised around the world. 

The first posthumous Franklin release was the compilation The Atlantic Singles Collection 1967-1970, which appeared in September 2018. It was followed in March 2019 by the re-release of Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings. The career-spanning four-disc box set Aretha appeared on <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Atlantic%22">Atlantic</a> in July 2021, timed to coincide with the release of the <a href="spotify:artist:35GL8Cu2GKTcHzKGi75xl5">Jennifer Hudson</a>-starring biopic Respect. A Portrait of the Queen 1970-1974, issued in 2023, boxed her first five studio albums of the '70s. ~ Richie Unterberger & Steve Leggett, Rovi

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Aretha Franklin: Top Tracks

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Essential Aretha Franklin playlist

Celebrate The Queen of Soul’s greatest hits, including &quot;Respect,&quot; &quot;Think,&quot;  &quot;(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,&quot; &quot;Never Gonna Break My Faith&quot; &amp;  more. 

An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.


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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

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Watch the lyric video of "I Say A Little Prayer" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Aretha Now' (1968). Aretha's cover of Dionne Warwick's "I Say a Little Prayer" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

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Performers:

Lead Vocals & Acoustic Piano: Aretha Franklin
Guitar: Tommy Cogbill
Bass Guitar: Jerry Jemmott
Drums: Roger Hawkins
Backing Vocals: The Sweet Inspirations

Written By: Burt Bacharach, Hal David

Produced By: Jerry Wexler

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Lyrics:

(I say a little prayer for you)
The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup (Makeup)
I say a little (Prayer for you)
And while I'm combing my hair now
And wondering what dress to wear now (Wear now)
I say a little (Prayer for you)

(Forever) Forever, (And ever) yeah
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) Forever, (And ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, (Together) together
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)

I run for the bus, dear
But while riding I think of us, dear (Us, dear)
I say a little (Prayer for you)
And at work I just take time
And all through my coffee break time (Break time)
I say a little (Prayer for you)

(Forever) Forever, (Ever) Ever
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) Forever, (Ever) Ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, (Together) together
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)
Nobody but me

(Forever) Forever, (Ever) ever
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) Forever, (Ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, (together) together
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)

My darling, believe me (Believe me)
For me, there is no one but you
Please love me too 
I'm in love with you (Answer my prayer)
Answer my prayer, baby (Answer my prayer)
Say you'll love me too (Answer my prayer)
Answer my prayer, baby (Answer my prayer)

And (Forever) Forever, (And ever) ever
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you) Ever
(Forever) Forever, (And ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, (Together) together
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)
For nobody but me

My darling, believe me (Believe me)
For me, there is no one but you
Please love me too

This is my prayer (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer my prayer now, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
This is my prayer (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer it right now, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
Say you'll love me too (Answer my prayer, baby)
This is my prayer, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
I'm in love with you (Answer my prayer)

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer (Official Lyric Video)

Watch the lyric video of "Respect" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You' (1967). "Respect" was written and originally recorded by Otis Redding, but it was the Aretha Franklin version that became an anthem of the Civil Rights and Women's Rights movements during its ascent to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.

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Performers:

Lead Vocals & Acoustic Piano: Aretha Franklin
Guitar: Jimmy Johnson, Chip Moman
Bass Guitar: Tommy Cogbill
Organ: Spooner Oldham
Drums: Roger Hawkins
Tenor Saxophone & Solo: King Curtis
Tenor Saxophone: Charles Chalmers
Cornet: Melvin Lastie
Baritone Saxophone: Willie Bridges
Backing Vocals: Aretha Franklin, Erma Franklin, Carolyn Franklin

Written By: Otis Redding

Produced By: Jerry Wexler

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Lyrics:

What you want, baby, I got it
What you need, you know I got it?
All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you come home
(Just a little bit) Hey baby
(Just a little bit) when you get home
(Just a little bit) mister
(Just a little bit)

I ain't gonna do you wrong while you're gone
Ain't gonna do you wrong 'cause I don't wanna

All I'm askin' is for a little respect when you come home
(Just a little bit) Baby
(Just a little bit) When you get home
(Just a little bit) Yeah
(Just a little bit)

I'm about to give you all of my money
And all I'm askin' in return, honey
Is to give me my propers when you get home

(Just a, just a, just a, just a) Yeah, baby
(Just a, just a, just a, just a) When you get home
(Just a little bit) Yeah
(Just a little bit)

Ooh, your kisses, sweeter than honey
And guess what? So is my money

All I want you to do for me, is give it to me when you get home
(Ree, ree, ree ,ree) Yeah baby
(Ree, ree, ree ,ree) Whip it to me
(Respect, just a little bit) When you get home, now
(Just a little bit)

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, take care of TCB, oh

(Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me)
A little respect
(sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me)
Show, yeah 
(Just a little bit) A little respect
(Just a little bit) I get tired
(Just a little bit) Keep on tryin'
(Just a little bit) You're runnin' out of fools
(Just a little bit) And I ain't lyin'
(Just a little bit)
(Ree, ree, ree ,ree, ree, ree, ree, ree)  Respect when you come home
(Ree, ree, ree) Or you might walk in
And find that I'm gone…
(Just a little bit) I gotta have
(Just a little bit) A little respect
(Just a little bit)

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Respect (Official Lyric Video)

Watch the lyric video of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Lady Soul' (1968). "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" has been covered by Carole King, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, and Rod Stewart among many others.

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Performers:

Lead Vocals: Aretha Franklin
Piano: Spooner Oldham
Bass Guitar: Tommy Cogbill
Drums: Gene Chrisman
Backing Vocals: The Sweet Inspirations, Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin

Written By: Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Jerry Wexler

Produced By: Jerry Wexler
String Arrangements: Ralph Burns

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Lyrics:

Looking out on the morning rain
I used to feel so uninspired
And when I knew I had to face another day
Lord, it made me feel so tired
Before the day I met you
Life was so unkind
You're the key to my peace of mind

'Cause you make me feel
You make me feel
You make me feel like a natural woman
(Woman)

When my soul was in the lost and found
You came along to claim it
I didn't know just what was wrong with me
Till your kiss helped me name it
Now I'm no longer doubtful of what I'm living for
And if I make you happy, I don't need to do more

'Cause you make me feel
You make me feel
You make me feel like a natural woman
(Woman)

Oh baby, what you've done to me (What you've done to me)
You made me feel so good inside (Good inside)
And I just wanna be (Wanna be)
Close to you, you make me feel so alive

You make me feel
You make me feel
You make me feel like a natural woman
(Woman)
You make me feel
You make me feel
You make me feel like a natural woman
(Woman)
You make me feel
You make me feel
You make me feel 

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Official Lyric Video)

The official audio of "I Say a Little Prayer" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Aretha Now' (1968). This cover of Dionne Warwick's "I Say a Little Prayer" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

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Stay In Touch with the Queen of Soul…
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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - I Say a Little Prayer (Official Audio)

An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul 👑—there is only one Aretha Franklin. Listen to this playlist of Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits and comment your favorite song below 💭💗

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Track listing:

1. Respect 0:00:00
2. I Say a Little Prayer 0:02:24  
3. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 0:06:00
4. Think 0:08:45
5. Chain of Fools 0:11:03
6. Ain't No Way 0:13:49
7. Rock Steady 0:18:02
8. Bridge Over Troubled Water 0:21:17
9. Day Dreaming 0:26:49
10. I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) 0:31:51
11. You Send Me 0:33:36
12. Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) 0:36:02
13. Son of a Preacher Man 0:39:29
14. You're All I Need to Get By 0:42:49
15. Baby I Love You 0:46:25
16. Do Right Woman - Do Right Man 0:49:08
17. Something He Can Feel 0:52:24
18. The Weight 0:58:43
19. Don't Play That Song 1:01:46             
20. A Change Is Gonna Come 1:04:46

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Greatest Hits (Official Full Album) | Aretha Franklin Best Songs Playlist

The official music video winner for "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, directed by Brendan Huza via Genero.tv
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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Respect Official Video Winner

Chain, chain, chain! Watch the lyric video of Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" first released as a single in 1967 and then on album 'Lady Soul' (1968). "Chain of Fools" hit #1 on the U.S. R&B Chart and peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and went on win a GRAMMY for Best Female Vocal R&B Performance

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Performers:

Lead Vocals: Aretha Franklin
Wurlitzer Piano: Spooner Oldham
Guitar: Jimmy Johnson, Joe South
Bass Guitar: Tommy Cogbill
Drums: Roger Hawkins
Backing Vocals: The Sweet Inspirations, Carolyn Franklin, Ellie Greenwhich, Aretha Franklin

Written By: Don Covay

Produced By: Jerry Wexler

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Lyrics:

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain of fools

For five long years
I thought you were my man
But I found out
I'm just a link in your chain
Oh-wo-ah
You got me where you want me
I ain't nothing but your fool
You treated me mean
Oh, you treated me cruel

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain of fools

Every chain
Has got a weak link
I might be weak, child
But I'll give you strength, yeah
You told me to leave you alone
My father said, "come on home"
My doctor said, "take it easy"
Oh, but your loving is much too strong

I'm added to your chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Your chain of fools

Oh, one of these mornings
The chain is gonna break
But up until then yeah 
I'm gonna take all I can take, oh yeah

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Your chain of fools, oh

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain) Oh
Chain, chain, chain
Your chain of fools, oh yeah

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Chain of Fools (Official Lyric Video)

The official audio of "Ain't No Way" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Lady Soul' (1968). "Ain't No Way" has been covered by Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle with Mary J. Blige, and Demi Lovato among many others.

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Ain't No Way (Official Audio)

The official vinyl video of "I Say a Little Prayer" by Aretha Franklin from the compilation album 'Aretha's Greatest Hits' (1971)
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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - I Say a Little Prayer (Official Vinyl Video)

Watch the lyric video of Aretha's cover of Paul Simon's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" first released as a single in March 1971. The single was certified gold by the RIAA and went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1972. This longer album version was released on the 1971 compilation 'Aretha's Greatest Hits.' 

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Performers:

Lead Vocals, Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano: Aretha Franklin
Tenor Saxophone: King Curtis
Guitar: Cornell Dupree
Bass Guitar: Chuck Rainey
Organ: Billy Preston
Drums: Ray Lucas
Backing Vocals: The Sweet Inspirations

Written By: Paul Simon

Produced By: Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin

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Lyrics:

(Don't trouble the water)
I won't (leave it alone)
(Why don't you, why don't you, let it be?)
Um hum hum
(Still water run deep... yes it do)
I know that
(Whoa-o-o-yeah)
If you only believe

(Don't trouble the water)
Said I wouldn't (leave it alone)
(Why don't you, why don't you, let it be?)
Umm (still water run deep)
Yes it do
(Yes it do whoa-oh-ho yeah), if you only believe

When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
Oh when darkness comes
And pain is all, is all around

Just like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
(Like a bridge)
Just like a bridge
(Over troubled) over troubled water
I will lay me down

Sail on silver girl   
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All of your dreams are on their way
(See how they shine?)
Ooooh and if you ever need a friend
(Need a friend)
Look around, I'm sailing right behind

Just like a bridge
(Bridge (over) over (troubled) water
I'll be there to lay me down
(Like a bridge)
Like a bridge over (troubled water) troubled water
I will lay me down
Ooooh I'll be your bridge
Yes I will

(Don't trouble the water)
Said I wouldn't
(Leave it alone)
Well (why don't you, why don't you, let it be?)
Uh-huh (still water run deep)
I know that
(Yes it do) yeah (oh-oh-oh yeah)
Still water (don't trouble the water)
Yeah
(Leave it alone, why don't you, why don't you, let it be)
Talking bout still water
(Still water run deep)
You know they run deep
(Yes it do) uh-huh (oh-ho-ho-yeah)
Well I'm gonna be your bridge yeah!
(Don't trouble the water)
The troubled water (leave it alone)
Oh!

(Why don't you, why don't you, let it be?)
Come on come on
Walk out on me
(Still water run deep)
Oh
(Yes it do)...


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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Bridge Over Troubled Water (Official Lyric Video)

The official audio of "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Let Me In Your Life' (1974). "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) (Official Audio)

Watch the lyric video of "Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Young, Gifted And Black' (1972). "Rock Steady" reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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Performers:

Lead Vocals: Aretha Franklin
Guitar: Cornell Dupree
Bass Guitar: Chuck Rainey
Organ: Donny Hathaway
Drums: Bernard Purdie
Percussion: Dr. John, Robert Popwell
Horns: The Memphis Horns (Trumpet: Wayne Jackson; Tenor Saxophone: Andrew Love)
Backing Vocals: The Sweethearts of Soul (Brenda Bryant, Margaret Branch, Pat Smith)

Written By: Aretha Franklin

Produced By: Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin

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Lyrics:

Rock steady, baby!
That's what I feel now
Let's call the song exactly what it is
Step and move your hips
With a feeling from side to side
Sit yourself down in your car
And take a ride
And while you're moving
Rock steady
Rock steady, baby

Let's call this song exactly what it is
(What it is -what it is - what it is)
It's a funky and low down feelin’
(What it is)
In my hips from left to right
(What it is)
What it is is I might be doing
(What it is)
This funky dance all night
Oh!
(Got my hands up in the air)
Oh!
(Got a feeling and ain't got a care)
Oh!
(But you gotta take this ride
Put the devil on his side)

Rock steady — rock steady, baby
Rock steady — rock steady, baby

Step and move your hips
With a feeling from side to side
Sit yourself down in your car
And take a ride
While you're moving rock steady
Rock steady

Let's call this song exactly what it is
(What it is -what it is - what it is)
It's a funky and low down feelin’
(What it is)
In my hips from left to right
(What it is)
What it is is I might be doing
(What it is)
This funky dance all night
Oh!
(Got my hands up in the air)
Oh!
(Got a feeling and ain't got a care)
Oh!
(But you gotta take this ride
Put the devil on his side)

Rock steady, baby
Rock steady ... woo!
Rock steady

(Rock... steady!... rock... steady!)

(What it is)
It's a funky and low down feeling'
(What it is)
In my hips from left to right
(What it is)
What it is is I might be doing
(What it is)
This funky dance all night
Oh! Oh! 
(Wave your hands up in the air)
Oh! Oh!
(Got the feeling and ain't got a care)
Oh! Oh!
(But you gotta take this ride
Put the devil on his side)

Rock steady
Steady, baby!
Rock...rock steady, baby
Baby
(What it is)
Baby, baby
(What it is)
Baby
(What it is)
Baby...

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady (Official Lyric Video)

The official audio of "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You' (1967). "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" was Aretha's first big hit and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B chart.

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) (Official Audio)

Listen to 'The Genius of Aretha Franklin' - a new collection of classic Aretha recordings to celebrate the release of the GENIUS: ARETHA starring Cynthia Erivo. Watch the trailer for GENIUS: ARETHA here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryGpdVuuq_Y

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Tracklist:

1. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) 0:00:00
2. Do Right Woman - Do Right Man 0:02:49
3. Respect 0:06:03
4. Baby I Love You 0:08:30
5. A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like) 0:11:14
6. Chain Of Fools 0:13:58
7. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’Ve Been Gone 0:16:45
8. Ain’t No Way 0:19:10
9. Think 0:23:23
10. I Say A Little Prayer 0:25:42
11. Bridge Over Troubled Water 0:29:16
12. Rock Steady 0:34:49
13. Day Dreaming 0:38:03
14. Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) 0:42:03
15. Something He Can Feel 0:45:32

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - The Genius of Aretha Franklin [Full Album]

The official audio of "Mary, Don't You Weep" by Aretha Franklin with James Cleveland and The Southern California Community Choir from the album 'Amazing Grace' (1972). 'Amazing Grace' earned Aretha a Grammy in 1973 for Best Soul Gospel Performance and remains the best selling Gospel album of all time.

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Mary, Don't You Weep (Official Audio)

The official audio for Aretha Franklin's full album, Aretha Live at Fillmore West, released on May 19, 1971. This live album captures Aretha Franklin at the height of her powers performing over three nights at the famed Fillmore West in San Francisco, backed by King Curtis’s band and featuring a standout duet with Ray Charles on “Spirit in the Dark.”

The record opens with her iconic take on “Respect” and moves through soulful reinterpretations of contemporary favorites like “Love the One You’re With,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and “Eleanor Rigby,” alongside deep, gospel-infused performances of “Dr. Feelgood” and “Spirit in the Dark,” creating an overall effect that’s raw, spontaneous, and intensely engaging, showcasing her unmatched voice, improvisational flair, and rock-meets-soul versatility in a live setting. 

Track list

Respect - Live at Fillmore West 00:00:00
Love the One You're With - Live at Fillmore West 00:03:58
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Live at Fillmore West 00:08:22
Eleanor Rigby - Live at Fillmore West 00:14:14
Make It With You - Live at Fillmore West 00:16:50
Don't Play That Song - Live at Fillmore West 00:21:24
Dr.Feelgood - Live at Fillmore West 00:24:44
Spirit in the Dark - Live at Fillmore West 00:31:50
Spirit in the Dark - Reprise; Live at Fillmore West 00:37:12
Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) - Live at Fillmore West 00:45:54

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Aretha Live at Fillmore West (Full Album) [Official Audio]

The official audio for the full album Spirit in the Dark by Aretha Franklin, released August 24, 1970. Featuring standout tracks including “Don't Play That Song,” “Spirit in the Dark,” and “The Thrill Is Gone (From Yesterday's Kiss),” it is a powerful blend of gospel, soul, and R&B that showcases her unmatched vocal depth and emotional intensity. The album bridges the sacred and the secular, affirming Franklin’s role as both a spiritual and musical force of nature.

Track List

Don't Play That Song 00:00:00
The Thrill Is Gone (From Yesterday's Kiss) 00:03:04
Pullin' 00:07:49
You and Me 00:11:29
Honest I Do 00:15:05
Spirit in the Dark 00:18:27
When the Battle Is Over 00:22:33
One Way Ticket 00:25:19
Try Matty's 00:28:13
That's All I Want From You 00:30:48
Oh No Not My Baby 00:33:34
Why I Sing the Blues 00:36:33

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Spirit in the Dark (Full Album) [Official Audio]

The official audio for the full album This Girl's in Love With You by Aretha Franklin (1970). Featuring standout tracks including "Share Your Love With Me," "Son of a Preacher Man," and "Eleanor Rigby," this album is a warm, intimate soul record where Aretha Franklin trades thunderous power for tender, orchestral confessions of mature love.

Track list

Son of a Preacher Man 00:00:00
Share Your Love With Me 00:03:19
Dark End of the Street 00:06:40
Let It Be 00:11:25
Eleanor Rigby 00:14:59
This Girl's in Love With You 00:17:34
It Ain't Fair 00:21:37
The Weight 00:25:04
Call Me 00:28:04
Sit Down and Cry 00:32:02

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - This Girl's in Love With You (Full Album) [Official Audio]

The full album of Soul ’69 by Aretha Franklin, released January 17, 1969. Featuring standout tracks including “Tracks of My Tears,” “Gentle on My Mind,” and “River’s Invitation,” it blends soul, jazz, and blues with Aretha’s unmistakable vocal mastery. Critically praised for its sophisticated arrangements and commanding performances, it stands as one of her most accomplished studio albums.

Track list

Ramblin’ 00:00
Today I Sing the Blues 03:12
Rivers Invitation 07:41
Pitiful 10:24
Crazy He Calls Me 13:31
Bring It On Home to Me 17:02
Tracks of My Tear 20:49
If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody 23:49
Gentle on My Mind 27:00
So Long 29:31
I’ll Never Be Free 34:10
Elusive Butterfly 38:28

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Soul '69 (Full Album) [Official Video]

The official audio of "The Weight" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'This Girl's in Love with You' (1970)

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - The Weight [Vinyl Visualizer]

The official audio of "Song" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Rare and Unreleased Recordings from the Golden Reign' (2007)

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Suzanne - Hey Now Hey The Other Side of the Sky (Outtake) [Official Audio]

The official audio of "Son of a Preacher Man" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'This Girl's in Love with You' (1970)

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Son of a Preacher Man [Vinyl Visualizer]

Enjoy this magnificent version of Silent Night as sung and played by the one and only Ms. Aretha Franklin. Wishing you and yours a peaceful and warm holiday season.

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - Silent Night (Solo Piano Version)

The official audio of "I Say A Little Prayer" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Aretha Now' (1968)

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer [Vinyl Visualizer]

The official audio of "You Send Me" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Aretha Now' (1968)

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.” 
 
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

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Aretha Franklin Live at Berns Salonger, Stockholm May 2nd. 1968 (Restauración 2023)

ARETHA

The Genius of Aretha Franklin

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A Brand New Me: Aretha Franklin (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics

Didn't It Rain: The Chicago Sessions (Live)

This Christmas

Oh Me, Oh My: Aretha Live In Philly 1972

Don't Fight the Feeling - the Complete Aretha Franklin & King Curtis Live at Fillmore West

Love and Respect

You Light Up My Life

Somewhere (Alternate Version)

My Kind Of Town (Detroit Is) [Demo]

Never Gonna Break My Faith (feat. The Boys Choir of Harlem)

Wholy Holy (Live at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, January 13, 1972)

Amazing Grace (Live at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, January 13, 1972)

How I Got Over (Live at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, January 13, 1972)

Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics: Dance Remixes

A Deeper Love (Sam Halabi Radio Remix)

Ladies & Gentlemen

R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop

80s 100 Hits

The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

This Is Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin Radio

Classic Oldies

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