Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' hit No. 1 59 years ago today

This iconic artist took a cover and launched it into the stratosphere.
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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin Turned This Record Into a No. 1 Hit 59 Years Ago Today

The 'Queen of Soul' turned this record into a No. 1 hit.
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Remember When Aretha Franklin Scored Her First No. 1 Pop Hit in 1967?

The success of “Respect” launched Franklin as a bona fide superstar. She followed “Respect” with several other hit singles, including “Baby I Love You”, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”, “I ...
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25 Aretha Franklin Songs That Defined Soul Music

American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist Aretha Franklin performing in Detroit, MI. Aretha Franklin’s "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" was released as her Atlantic ...
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These 4 Aretha Franklin Songs Will Be Timeless Forever

In 1961, Aretha Franklin released Aretha, her debut record. Although the album didn’t produce any big hits, it was the beginning of a career that would make Franklin one of the most respected and ...

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin Turned This Record Into a No. 1 Hit 59 Years Ago Today

R-E-S-P-E-C-T is exactly what Aretha Franklin got in 1967. Fifty-nine years ago today, the Queen of Soul took her cover to No ...