The high "I dos" make for fun punctuation in this smooth, soulful tour de force from the young singer who titled the album this ... Way I Loved You)" (1967): Aretha Franklin Songs This gem ...

Franklin's soaring vocals have had a towering influence on American soul and pop music that is still heard today. Looking to build the essential Aretha playlist? These 20 songs are a must.

Franklin began singing in her father's congregation as a young girl and released her first album, Songs ... Aretha Franklin's Michigan Mansion Listed for $800K Two Months After Her Death ...

John and Yoko became show hosts, "Wayne's World" premiered, Elton John appeared on The Simpsons, Aretha Franklin recorded ...

Aretha grew up in Detroit where her father was pastor at the New Bethel Baptist Church. She recorded her first album of gospel music at age 14. At 18, legendary talent scout John Hammond brought ...