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!
INTERACTIVE: 12 Greatest Hits by Ray Charles
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Listen to This Beloved '80s Tune in HD Live Performance
Live performance, high-definition video, high-quality sound. Need we say more?
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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.
Enjoy a Valentine's Slow Dance Party With Your Sweetheart
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Watch 20 of the Best Eurovision 2023 Performances!
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Watch Andrรฉ Rieuโs Stunning Musical Moment
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Seven Books That Changed a Generation
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These Gorgeous Paintings Are the Soul of the Victorian Era
The Pre-Raphaelites were a close-knit group of Victorian painters who shared big ideas about art and literature. Here are 18 of their greatest works.
20 Books You Should Read & Reread in Your Lifetime...
Here are the 20 novels you should not only read once, but again and again!
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When the Erhu Is Playing, Everyone Stops to Listen
A beautiful and touching Erhu Performance. Is there a more beautiful sounding instrument than this? We don't think so!
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A Beatles Salute You'll Never Forget...
If you like the Beatles, you're going to LOVE this video.
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Acrobats on Unicycles? Now I Really Have Seen It All...
These Chinese unicycle acrobats will completely blow you away! Check out their daring performance here.
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This Miniature String Quartet Know How to Spring Surprises
This string quartet called 'Joyous String Quartet' are the most talented musicians of their age I've seen so far!
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This Beautiful Performance Celebrates the Coming of Spring
Watch this stunning performance that demonstrates a high level of coordination, while also giving a sense of peace and prosperity.
Feeling Nostalgic? These Billy Joel Hits are Just for You
A playlist of 16 of Billy Joel's biggest hits
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This Dance Troupe Literally Lit Up the Place!
The group The Blackouts recently reached the semi-finals of the show, soared above the stage, and left all the viewers in awe.
Admire Upcycled Denim Scraps Turned Into Incredible Art
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I Canโt Help Falling in Love with Bocelliโs Elvis Tribute
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Must See TV: Top 10 Best Shows of 2025
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Exploring 10 of the Most Famous Renaissance Paintings
The Renaissance period had some of the greatest artists in history. Here are ten of the most famous paintings from this period.
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!
The Secret Stories of 10 Art Masterpieces
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Have You Ever Seen the Incredible Dance of 1000 Hands?
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It is Amazing What This Artist Can Do With Two Strings
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10 Famous American Artists Everyone Should Know
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This Performer Will Shock and Inspire You
Once you finish watching this performance, you too will be filled with admiration for this extraordinary man who has no limbs but a lot of heart.
Cake Making Like THIS Is A Beautiful Art!
You can have some great fun baking, but you probably haven't tried to bake a cake that doubles as a work of art before. Here are 30+ examples to inspire you!
40 Works of Street Art That Will Make You Stop And Think
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Things We All Get Wrong About the Renaissance
Do you think that the Renaissance ended in the 14th century? Many people do, but in reality, this is just one of those pesky Renaissance myths we dispel here.
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This Man Tests the Limits of What People are Capable of
This is one acrobatic performance you won't want to miss, featuring an absolutely mind-blowing and multifaceted balancing act.
Discover the Secrets Behind 7 of the Most Famous Paintings
The greatest painters in history have some amazing secrets hidden in their famous works that are fascinating to discover...
Immaculately Made: Paper Cutout Art by Pippa Dyrlaga
10 works of paper art and colorful paper cutouts.
The Oldest Stories Ever Written, Told in Beautiful Paintings
These are 15 absolutely stunning paintings that show you some incredible moments amidst the billions of legends in Greek Mythology.
What This Man Built for Himself Will Astound You...
This artist decided to create a miniature version of the French capital.
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Il Divo's Astound All With Their Elvis Presley Tribute
Male vocal group Il Divo give Elvis the respect his songs deserve.
15 Cute Pictures With a Deep Inspirational Subtext
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โMy Heart Will Go Onโ by This Violinist Will Amaze You!
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Rachmaninoff Was a Composer With a Style All His Own...
Rachmaninoff is one of the world's most celebrated composers, who produced his best work toward the end of his life. Enjoy 16 pieces of music by him.
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The Most Haunting Version of โThe Godfatherโ Theme
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The Blind Orchestra - Amazing!
Cairo's Egyptian Blind Girls Chamber Orchestra has been called "a thing of light and hope". That is because every member of this orchestra - is blind
MUSIC BOX: These Johnny Cash Songs are Just Wonderful
Johnny Cash uniquely crossed several important genres of all-American music. His influence is impossible to underestimate. Enjoy this selection of 20 greats!
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Watch Evgeny Kissin Give New Life to "La Campanella"
Watch pianist Evgeny Kissin play "La Campanella" at The Royal Albert๏ปฟ Hall, London, in August 1997.
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This Version of a Famous Song Brought Tears to My Eyes
If you love the song 'Hotel California,' this a capella version will blow you away. At the 4-minute mark, I was blown away!
Tiny Animal Paintings That'll Take Your Breath Away
Julia Las is a Ukrainian artist who specializes in making watercolor miniatures. As you're about to see, they're absolutely incredible!
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If You Love Classical Music, You MUST Hear This Pianist
When it comes to musical talent, it doesn't get better than Yuja Wang. Enjoy this lovely performance by the famed classical pianist.
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