Aretha Franklin’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce a song by Aretha Franklin, the American soul singer known as the Queen of Soul.
She is an extraordinary vocalist who was ranked No.
1 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Singers in history.
She sadly passed away in 2018, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than 60 years.
Now, please enjoy the music of the greatest soul singer, Aretha Franklin.
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Aretha Franklin’s classic and popular songs (41–50)
Bridge Over Troubled WaterAretha Franklin
Originally released by Simon & Garfunkel in 1970, the track won a Grammy Award.
This gospel-inspired version by Aretha Franklin was released in 1971 and reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts.
Aretha Franklin’s Classic and Popular Songs (51–60)
Chain Of FoolsAretha Franklin
A track sung from the perspective of a woman who understands that, to her boyfriend, she’s just one of many—one link in a chain.
Released as a single in 1967, it won a Grammy Award and was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Everyday PeopleAretha Franklin
Originally released in 1968 as a hit track by Sly and the Family Stone.
This cover version by Aretha Franklin was released as a single in 1991 and reached No.
13 on the U.
S.
R&B chart.
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)George Michael, Aretha Franklin
A duet by Aretha Franklin and George Michael, released as a single in 1987.
It was written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan.
The song was a hit around the world and won a Grammy Award.
The track was certified Gold in the Netherlands.
A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)Aretha Franklin
A romantic and emotional track written by the songwriting duo of Gerry Goffin and Carole King, who produced many hits in the 1960s.
Released in 1967, it became a hit in the United States, Canada, Australia, and more.
It has been covered by many artists, including Celine Dion.
ThinkAretha Franklin
A track that sings about women’s freedom and respect.
It was co-written with Teddy White, who was Aretha Franklin’s husband and manager at the time, and released in 1968.
It’s the track performed in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers.
Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)Aretha Franklin
A track written by Stevie Wonder, Clarence Paul, and Morris Broadnax, originally recorded by Stevie in 1967.
This version by Aretha Franklin was released in 1973 and reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts.