There really is nobody quite like Aretha Franklin! Beginning her musical career as a gospel singer at just 18 years of age, Aretha Franklin went on to record some of the biggest hits on the 20th century, including ‘I Say a Little Prayer,’ ‘Spanish Harlem,’ and ‘Respect,’ with the latter quickly becoming her signature song.
Since then, Franklin has become one of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 75 million records sold worldwide. She has also won a grand total of 18 Grammy Awards, which is certainly no easy feat! Below, you’ll find 16 of her most critically acclaimed tracks. Enjoy!
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The Pixies' Top Hit, Sung Orbison Style
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A Classic Song Performed by the Voice of an Angel
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I Can't Resist Tapping Along to This Riverdance Show
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It's a Pleasure Watching This Couple Dance This Old Dance
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This Cirque du Soleil Performance Will Make Your Jaw Drop
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Watch This Young Singer Completely Nail 'O Sole Mio'
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These Musicians Produce Music from Vegetables!
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Not Only a Beautiful Shadow Dance, But Also a Story...
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This Magical Ice Show Brings Disney to Life
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This Stunning Performance Brings US History to Life
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Must See TV: Top 10 Best Shows of 2025
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This Incredible Dance Act Brings Shadows to Life
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Ludovico Einaudi - A Beautiful Classical Music Performance
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You've NEVER Heard Anything Like These 2000 Marbles...
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Cello and Violin : A Gorgeous Musical Collaboration!
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This Chinese Wushu Mass Performance is Absolutely Awesome
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Have Some Fun With an Incredible Mariachi Performance
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Wow! Who Knew Glass Could Create Such a Beautiful Sound?
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What These 2 Cellists Do Is Dumbfounding...
A terrific video for both fun and music lovers.
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One Singer, Two Completely Different Voices!
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Eden Choi's Magic Act is Hard to Believe!
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