Aretha Franklin Popular Song Rankings [2025]

In 1987, Aretha Franklin became the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

A soul music singer who, alongside Otis Redding, helped drive the rise of Southern soul.

This time, we’re focusing on her.

We’ve listed her most-played songs in a ranked format, so be sure to check them out.

Playlist

Aretha Franklin Popular Song Rankings [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	I Say A Little PrayerAretha Franklin		An American known by the nickname “Queen of Soul” is a sho...
2	(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural WomanAretha Franklin		Aretha Fran..., known as the “Queen of Soul,”
3	RespectAretha Franklin		A classic song that celebrates women’s dignity and strength
4	ThinkAretha Franklin		Aretha Franklin with her powerful singing voice
5	Who’s Zoomin’ WhoAretha Franklin		By Aretha Franklin, 1…
6	I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)George Michael, Aretha Franklin		Ar... that was released as a single in 1987
7	A Change Is Gonna ComeAretha Franklin		A song captivating for its overwhelming vocal power and deep emotional expression...
8	Ain’t No WayAretha Franklin		Ar is an American singer-songwriter...
9	Day DreamingAretha Franklin		A soul-soothing classic sung by the Queen of Soul
10	Freeway Of LoveAretha Franklin		Narada Michael Walde…
11	Here We Go AgainAretha Franklin		By Aretha Franklin, ...
12	Wholy HolyAretha Franklin		Aretha belts out a Marvin Gaye song
13	Sisters Are Doin’ It for ThemselvesEurythmics, Aretha Franklin		An iconic collaboration singing feminism
14	(You Make Me Feel Like) Natural WomanAretha Franklin		It's a song released in 1968. Aretha...
15	A Deeper LoveAretha Franklin		Originally in 1991, Clivillés…
16	A Mother’s LoveAretha Franklin		Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul”…
17	A Rose Is Still A RoseAretha Franklin		Depicted from a mother’s perspective, offering advice to a young woman…
18	AngelAretha Franklin		Areh… the one known as the Queen of Soul, Are—
19	April FoolsAretha Franklin		An artist indispensable when talking about female soul singers...
20	Baby I love youAretha Franklin		The 1967 album “Aretha Ar…”
21	Bridge Over Troubled WaterAretha Franklin		Originally, Simon & Garfunkel…
22	Call MeAretha Franklin		Written by Aretha Franklin…
23	Chain Of FoolsAretha Franklin		To my boyfriend, I’m just one of the many women he’s dated…
24	Dark End Of The StreetAretha Franklin		The original is from 1967, by James Carr…
25	Do Right Woman, Do Right ManAretha Franklin		By Aretha Franklin, ...
26	Everyday PeopleAretha Franklin		Originally in 1968, Sly and t...
27	How Long I’ve Been WaitingAretha Franklin		A... who is said to be one of the legends of soul music
28	I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)Aretha Franklin		Aretha Franklin, a voice imbued with soul
29	It Hurts Like HellAretha Franklin		Legendary American singer Aretha Fran...
30	Jimmy LeeAretha Franklin		Aretha Fra..., a leading figure in America’s soul scene,
31	Jump To ItAretha Franklin		By Aretha Franklin, ...
32	Jumpin’ Jack FlashAretha Franklin		Movie theme song, a soulful Stones cover
33	Nessun DormaAretha Franklin		Aretha, known as the Queen of Soul...
34	Never Grow OldAretha Franklin		The album released in ’56, “Songs of …”
35	O CHRISTMAS TREEAretha Franklin		A traditional German folk chris...
36	O Christmas Tree（O Tannenbaum）Aretha Franklin		Originating in Germany, it is sung in countries around the world...
37	Oh Happy DayAretha Franklin		A masterpiece that could be called a towering monument of soul music…
38	Precious Load,Take My Hand/You’ve got a friendAretha Franklin		Aretha Fra..., the soul singer,
39	Rock SteadyAretha Franklin		Aretha F..., also known as the Queen of Soul
40	Rock-A-LottAretha Franklin		Characterized by powerful beats and dynamic rhythms…
41	Save meAretha Franklin		Aretha Franklin and her younger sister Ca…
42	Say It Isn’t SoAretha Franklin		Originally by Irving Berlin…
43	See SawAretha Franklin		American R&B and rock, soul mus…
44	Spanish HarlemAretha Franklin		Originally by Ben E. King, …
45	There Is A Fountain Filled With BloodAretha Franklin		Aretha Franklin in 1956…
46	Think (feat. The Blues Brothers)Aretha Franklin		Aretha’s powerful singing: the classic songs that dazzled on film
47	Today I Sing The BluesAretha Franklin		Written by Curtis Lewis…
48	What A Friend We Have In JesusAretha Franklin		A hymn sustained by the love of Jesus
49	It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna BeAretha Franklin, Whitney Houston		Aretha Franklin and Whit…
50	A Natural WomanAretha Franklin		Aretha Franklin’s classic hit popular among women
51	Amazing GraceAretha Franklin		Known as a gospel classic, this piece is Ame…
52	Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie MelodyAretha Franklin		Originally by Al Jolson in 191...
53	Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)Aretha Franklin		By Aretha Franklin, ...
54	Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)Aretha Franklin		Stevie Wonder and Claren...
55	who needs youAretha Franklin		A gritty soul track imbued with Aretha’s spirit
56	sinkAretha Franklin		Suntory’s “Ji…” released in February 2019