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!
Jukebox Jackpot: 60s to 80s American Country Hits
Music Box: 20 American country hits from the '60s to the '80s.
Get Funky with Stevie Wonderโs Greatest Hits
Stevie Wonder was one of the 20th century's most prominent and creative musical figures, and these are his most timeless and unforgettable hits.
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Any Roy Orbison Fans in the Crowd? This One's For You!
Enjoy the velvety smooth voice of Roy Orbison's in this exceptionally high-quality video of him performing one of his hits live.
Can You Ace Our Elvis Presley Trivia Quiz?
Think you know the King of Rock 'n' Roll? Take this quiz and find out!
Enjoy a Valentine's Slow Dance Party With Your Sweetheart
Enjoy a Valentine's Day classic tunes playlist, perfect for having a slow-dance party.
We've Got Some Cozy Wintry Tunes For You
Turn on the record player with some cozy winter songs that will last you through any storm
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How Does He Do It? This Magician Is Beyond Incredible!
28-year-old Ben Hart magic tricks will turn even the most stern-faced skeptic into a believer. Tell us if you can figure out how he does these things, because we certainly canโt!
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The Strangest Puppet Act You'll Ever See...
Anne Klinge amazes the crowd and judges with her strange puppetry act on Britain's Got Talent.
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These Acrobats Are On a New Level!
These women will give you a show you'll never forget! I never knew people could be so graceful.
This Beautiful Art Reminds Us How Truly Stunning Europe Is
Gleb Goloubetski beautifully captures top European cities. Take a look at his stunning art.
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This Tribal Dance Performance Will Blow Your Socks Off!
This beautiful performance of dance, poetry, and violin pieces perfectly illustrates the turbulent relationship that humans share with the natural world.
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This Chinese Singer's Vocal Range Will Utterly Astound You
Although she only placed third in a national singing competition in her native China, Jane Zhang has now become a global star. Listen to her mesmerizing voice.
12 Movie Dances That Captured Our Imagination!
Johnny and Baby from Dirty dancing, Danny and Sandy from Grease and many more are waiting to show you their unforgettable and memorable dance moves!
18 Vivid Paintings Bringing the Art of Old Masters to Life
Erik Koeppelย creates landscapes reminiscent of the works of old masters en plein air, depicting various picturesque places around the US.
7 Outstanding Examples of Byzantine Architecture
Visiting or just admiring any of the 7 Byzantine buildings we showcase in this article is quite a life-changing experience!
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This Andrea Bocelli Number Is a Must See For Music Lovers
Watch Andrea Bocelli perform one of the most iconic love songs in history
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This Irish Family Performs Together to Bring Joy to All
Together with their children, this family makes one incredible music performance you can't help but love.
The Beauty of Love & Nature in William Morrisโs Poetry
Few people were so talented in many different art styles and techniques as William Morris. More about his art and poetry in this article...
Bette Midlerโs Beautiful Song in a Stunning Presentation...
This song talks about the power of love in healing, empowering and reviving if you only believe that it still exists.
11 Picasso Paintings That Shocked the Art Establishment
If there is one artist of the 20th century that everyone knows, it's Picasso. Here are the 11 works of his that shocked the world and cemented his fame forever.
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When These 4 Sing Together, Their Music Touches Any Heart
Il Divo amaze everyone with an amazingly catchy song!
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This Brilliant Magical Illusion Will Blow You Away
How on earth did Dani Lary mange to pull off this spectacular illusion? This video will leave you scratching your heads...
10 Famous French Paintings That Will Captivate You
Over the centuries, French painters have created many masterpieces. Here you can find 10 of the most famous French paintings.
These Animal Portraits Will Make You Feel Serene
Each animal portraits by artist Raku Inoue is made out of seasonal materials, all natural. The result is peaceful and lovely to look at.
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This Sublime Classical Performance Will Take You to Heaven
This beautiful video celebrates two wonderful musicians together, one on cello and the other on the violin. Here they play Czardas.
22 Thought Provoking Winners of Budapest Foto Awards
The Budapest International Foto Awards just published their winners, and the photographs are so thought-provoking and unique, they truly speak for themselves.
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This Magical Show is So Much Fun!
This dancing duo manage costume changes that are so fast, it beggars belief. Watch this video and see if you can figure out how they do it for yourself.
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This Talented Pianist is an Absolute Joy to Watch!
Listen to Lola Astanova perform the classical music and jazz inspired piece, Rhapsody in Blue.
Thereโs a Side to Michelangeloโs Artwork Youโve Never Seen
Take a look at the work of artist Michelangelo, beyond the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David, and created by him over 70 years.
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What an Incredible Balancing Act of Beauty, Poise & Grace!
I've never seen such a time-freezing performance of delicate grace as this amazing, incredible balancing act from Japanese artist, Miyoko Shida.
15 Times People Made Stunning Art Pieces Out of Quilts
Admire these amazingly beautiful and artistic-looking quilts.
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I've Never Seen a Choir Do THIS...
I don't think anyone has ever attempted what this choir is doing with ease!
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Andrรฉ Rieu's Rendition of This Song Brings Me to Tears
One of the most moving performances I've heard in a long time. It is a classic example of the power of music to move you.
This is What Roman Sculptures REALLY Looked Like...
We are so used to seeing classical sculptures as they have come down to us - but in fact they were originally painted. Look at these gorgeous reconstructions!
15 Paper Quilling Designs That Are Soothingly Beautiful
Gergana Pencheva creates gorgeous paper art pieces using a technique called quilling. Take a look at her best work!
This Talented Artist Uses Just Paper and Glue For His Art
Albin Talik manages to create masterpieces reminiscent of oil paintings by using just glue and different-colored pieces of paper. View his wonderful work here.
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Pianist Tiffany Poon Playing Schumann In a Must Listen
Listen to the incredibly talented and award-winning pianist Tiffany Poon play a lovely rendition to Schumannโs Sonata No. 2
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Incredible Art - These Are NOT Pencil Drawings!
Alfred Cheng's artworks are not made with pencil or charcoal, as it appears at first glance. He creates intricate portraits using only nails and a single thread.
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Eden Choi's Magic Act is Hard to Believe!
Prepare to be enchanted by a display of skill and creativity that defies expectation, leaving you questioning the boundaries of magic itself!
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This Country Music Collaboration Will Blow You Away!
This collaboration of country singers past and present will astound you! This one should definitely not be missed!
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This Cello Music is Going to Uplift You Straight to Heaven
A classic song meets the classic treatment. A beautiful cello performance by 2cellos.
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WATCH: This Romantic Composer's Work Is Utterly Magical
The Romantic composer, Johannes Brahms, completed a series of compositions called the Hungarian Dances. Enjoy Hungarian Dance no. 5 in this video.
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This Irish Jig is Just Too Much Fun to Watch!
Enjoy this Irish dance craze that will bring a smile to your face!
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This Domino is Like One Huge Rube Goldberg Machine
This domino structure and knockdown is a an art for the ages.
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What These 2 Cellists Do Is Dumbfounding...
A terrific video for both fun and music lovers.
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