Aretha Franklin Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Call MeAretha Franklin22rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Call Me (Slayd5000)

A track written by Aretha Franklin and released as a single in 1970.

It was inspired by an intimate conversation she observed between a young couple on Park Avenue in New York.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

Chain Of FoolsAretha Franklin23rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Chain Of Fools (Lyrics)

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.

Dark End Of The StreetAretha Franklin24rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Dark End of The Street

The original was a 1967 hit by James Carr.

“Dark End of the Street” refers to the place where two people having a secret affair meet in hiding.

Aretha, the Queen of Soul, delivers a moving, emotionally rich vocal.

Many artists, including Elvis Costello and Cat Power, have covered the song.

Do Right Woman, Do Right ManAretha Franklin25rank/position

aretha franklin do right woman , do right man

A track released as a single in 1967 by Aretha Franklin.

It features gospel-inspired vocals at the beginning.

The track was selected by Rolling Stone for its list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”

Everyday PeopleAretha Franklin26rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Everyday People (Official Music Video)

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.

How Long I’ve Been WaitingAretha Franklin27rank/position

Aretha Franklin-How Long I’ve Waited

A track released in 2011 by Aretha Franklin, who is considered one of the legends of soul.

It is included on the album Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love.

This track is one of Aretha’s favorites on the album and reached No.

91 on the U.

S.

charts.

I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)Aretha Franklin28rank/position

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

Aretha Franklin, a soul singer known for her strikingly raw vocals.

She’s a soul singer with high name recognition in Japan as well.

Although she’s a soul singer, she’s also known for having strong gospel influences.

Her classic song “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You),” released in 1967, was included on an album that reached No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.