Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin is an American singer and musician. Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin's church as a child. In 1960, at age 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records only achieving modest success. Following her signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", " A Natural Woman" and "Think". These hits and more helped her to gain the title The Queen of Soul by the end of the 1960s decade. More
Franklin eventually recorded a total of 88 charted singles on Billboard, including 77 Hot 100 entries and twenty number-one R&B singles, becoming the most charted female artist in the chart's history. Franklin also recorded acclaimed albums such as I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Lady Soul, Young, Gifted & Black and Amazing Grace before experiencing problems with her record company by the mid-1970s. After her father was shot in 1979, Franklin left Atlantic and signed with Arista Records, finding success with a cameo appearance in the film, The Blues Brothers and with the albums, Jump to It and Who's Zoomin' Who?. In 1998, Franklin won international acclaim for singing the opera aria, "Nessun Dorma", at the Grammys of that year replacing Luciano Pavarotti. Later that same year, she scored her final Top 40 recording with "A Rose Is Still a Rose".
Aretha Franklin timeline
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Aretha Franklin is Born
Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist commonly referred to as "The Queen of Soul". Although... Read more
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Aretha Gives Birth to First Son Clarence
Franklin's son Clarence was born when she was 14 years old and at age 16 she gave birth to her son Edward. She has never identified the fathers of... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Songs of Faith"
Songs of Faith is Aretha Franklin's debut album. Songs of Faith is a 1956 album released by R&B/soul icon Aretha Franklin. It was her very first... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Gives Birth to Son Edward
Franklin's son Clarence was born when she was 14 years old and at age 16 she gave birth to her son Edward. She has never identified the fathers of... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Records Four Demos in NYC
August 1, 1960: Aretha Franklin records four demos in New York City, which lead to a contract with Columbia Records. Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Aretha"
Aretha is the self-titled pop debut album of the future "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin, for Columbia Records, released in 1961. Following in... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "The Electrifying Aretha Franklin"
The Electrifying Aretha Franklin is the sophomore studio album cut by the future "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin for Columbia Records in 1962. Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin"
The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin is the third studio album by the future "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin. It was her first... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Laughing on the Outside"
Laughing On The Outside (see 1963 in music) is the fourth studio album recorded by soul singer Aretha Franklin, for Columbia Records. These... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington"
Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington is a studio tribute album dedicated to the recently deceased singer Dinah Washington, recorded by... Read more
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Aretha Franklin's Last Recording Session for Columbia Records
Aretha Franklin’s last recording session for Columbia Records paves the way for her signing to Atlantic Records in 1966. Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You"
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You is the breakthrough album by Aretha Franklin, released on March 10, 1967. It established Aretha as a... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Aretha Arrives"
Aretha Arrives is a 1967 album by soul singer Aretha Franklin. "Baby I Love You" was a #4 single on the Billboard Hot 100. Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Lady Soul"
Lady Soul is a soul album by Aretha Franklin, released on January 22, 1968 (see 1968 in music). The album was her second chart-topper, the... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Aretha Now"
Aretha Now is a 1968 album (see 1968 in music) by soul musician Aretha Franklin. Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Aretha in Paris"
Aretha In Paris is a live album by R&B/gospel legend Aretha Franklin released in 1968. The album was recorded in Paris on May 7, 1968. Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Soul '69"
Soul '69 is a 1969 album of cover material released by soul legend Aretha Franklin. The album charted at #1 on Billboard "Black Albums" and at #15... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "This Girl's in Love with You"
This Girl's In Love With You is a 1970 album (see 1970 in music) by soul musician Aretha Franklin. Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Spirit in the Dark"
Spirit in the Dark is an album by American soul artist Aretha Franklin, released in 1970. Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Aretha Live at Fillmore West"
Aretha Live at Fillmore West is an album by Aretha Franklin, released on May 19, 1971 (see 1971 in music). Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Aretha's Greatest Hits"
Aretha's Greatest Hits is a 1971 greatest hits album by Aretha Franklin. Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Young, Gifted and Black"
Young, Gifted and Black is a soul album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1972. It takes its title from the Nina Simone song "To Be Young, Gifted and... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Amazing Grace"
Amazing Grace is a 1972 album by R&B/gospel legend Aretha Franklin. The song "Amazing Grace" was recorded Live at New Temple Missionary Baptist... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky)"
Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky) is an 1973 album released by R&B/soul icon Aretha Franklin. This album was originally planned to be a... Read more
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Aretha Franklin Releases "Let Me in Your Life"
Let Me in Your Life is an album by Aretha Franklin. Read more