Aretha Franklin Popular Song Rankings [2025]

A Natural WomanAretha Franklin50rank/position

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

This is a classic hit by American veteran soul singer Aretha Franklin.

It’s a perfect song for women to belt out passionately.

Since it’s a ballad with a slow tempo and easy to sing, with practice you’ll definitely be able to perform it.

Let’s sing it with passion at karaoke.

Amazing GraceAretha Franklin51rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Amazing Grace (Live at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 1972)

Known as a gospel classic, this work is one of American soul singer Aretha Franklin’s signature pieces.

Recorded in January 1972, it has been highly praised as a return to Franklin’s gospel roots.

Its lyrics praising God’s grace and salvation are elevated by Franklin’s powerful, moving vocals, resonating deeply with listeners.

The album Amazing Grace became the best-selling release of Franklin’s career and still holds its place as the best-selling live gospel album of all time.

It is recommended as a song that can offer solace and hope to those seeking comfort.

Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie MelodyAretha Franklin52rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Rock A Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody (The Electrifying Aretha Franklin, 1962)

Originally released by Al Jolson in 1918 and used in the Broadway musical Sinbad, this popular song was recorded by many artists, including Dean Martin.

Aretha Franklin’s version reached No.

24 on the U.

S.

charts.

Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)Aretha Franklin53rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Sweet Sweet Baby Since You ve Been Gone Amsterdam 1968

A classic track released as a single by Aretha Franklin in 1968.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

R&B chart.

The track has been covered by many artists, including Whitney Houston and Christine Anu.

Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)Aretha Franklin54rank/position

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

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.

who needs youAretha Franklin55rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Who Needs You?

Among Aretha Franklin’s work—where she freely commands deep musicality from jazz and swing to funk—this is a cool, old-school number favored by her core fans.

Its powerful message about who will truly need you brings tears to the eyes, and the lyrics offer a glimpse into the resilience of Black music standing up against persecution.

sinkAretha Franklin56rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Think (feat. The Blues Brothers) – 1080p Full HD

In the Suntory “Jim Beam” commercial released in February 2019, Aretha Franklin’s classic song “Think” was used.

When Aretha Franklin appeared in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers, she also performed a self-cover of this song.

The song was created around the theme of freedom, making it a perfect match for the visuals focusing on great nature and hot air balloons.