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!
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.
Music Box: Listen to 16 Classic Disco Songs
In this music compilation you will find 16 of the best disco songs ever produced. These songs are all guaranteed to get you up on your feet and dancing.
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The Pixies' Top Hit, Sung Orbison Style
This cover of a Pixies' song channels Roy Orbison. Think they got it right?
Can You Ace Our Elvis Presley Trivia Quiz?
Think you know the King of Rock 'n' Roll? Take this quiz and find out!
MUSIC BOX: 10 Greatest Waltzes Ever Composed
Weโve gathered our top 10 picks and brought them to you, along with the stories behind them, so you can both enjoy and learn.
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The Wonders of Nature and Space Combined in Stunning Art
These realistic embroideries are like a little window into a parallel universe!
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WATCH: James Brown and Pavarotti Perform an Amazing Duet
Although a duet between James Brown and Pavarotti might seem odd at first glance, the result is actually beautiful. Take a look.
WANTED! These Wickedly Tasty Cakes Have Gone Missing!
Cakes are so fiendishly tempting that now they are trying to allure us by pretending to be anything but cakes. Watch out for these 24 sirens!
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This Mesmerizing Light Dance Will Illuminate Your Day
We're positive that you've never seen anything quite like this colorful kinetic light dance!
The 7 Best Dutch Artists You Might Not Have Heard Of
Noteworthy Dutch Painters of the Late Renaissance and Baroque
Such Meticulous, Beautiful Paper Art Is Such a Treat To See
The incredibly detailed and stunning paper art of Maude White.
Witness the Bible as Illustrated by Historyโs Greatest Artists!
The stories of the Bible are some of the most popular topics for classical art, and here are some of the best examples
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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.
How Could Carvings so Intricate & Tiny Have Been Handmade?
These boxwood carvings are among the most mysterious little wonders in art history. Now, finally, science appears to have explained just how they were made.
This Hungarian Artist Has Perfected the Art of Lace Work
Agnes Herczeg, a Hungarian artist, creates artwork using lace. Some of her best works can be seen here.
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...
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This Old Man Kept His Amazing Voice Secret Until He Was 60
When one unemployed 60-year-old Dutch baker's daughter secretly signed up her father to appear on Holland's Got Talent, no one could guess he would win...
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The Most Emotional Performance of 'A Thousand Years'
Watch the Piano Guys completely stun the audience with their rendition of the timeless classic, 'A Thousand Years.'
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If Ever Two People Were Meant to Sing Together, This is It
Andrea Bocelli's duets are among the god-sends that make our days so pleasant. And this duet with Katharine McPhee is positively heavenly.
10 Fantastic Claude Monet Paintings to Marvel At!
Claude Monet painted some of the world's greatest Impressionism masterpieces. Here are 10 of his most well-known paintings.
How to Add Color and Beauty to Your Home!
Create beautiful looking art with ease and add it to your home.
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This Serbian Dance is Poetry in Motion and a Lot of Fun!
This Serbian folk dance is so full of life, fun and great tradition. It's a joy to watch it unfold.
In the Right Hands, Rusty Cutlery Can Turn Into ART!
This self-taught artist uses exclusively scrap metal and welds it into detailed and lifelike sculptures of animals and people.
Cute Mini Animals That Look Like Their Live Counterparts
This talented Hungarian artist creates incredibly lifelike and detailed miniatures of different animals, see 15 of her works right here!
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A Little Girl, Yet She Plays Like an Angel...
Whether you close your eyes to enjoy the heavenly music or keep them open to enjoy the beauty of the dance - you're guaranteed a good time.
I'd Never Heard of This Artist - Now I'll Never Forget Him
Look at these lush rural scenes and you'll feel like you're really where the artist was, communing with nature.
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Incredible Trapeze Performance by Duo Artemiev
these dual performers, the 'Duo Artemiev', offer a great trapeze number which is both beautiful and impressive, not to mention their original invention. It is a graceful, gentle and fascinating performance!
The Silent Power of Monochrome Sculptures (16 Pics)
These beautiful monochrome sculptures by Hans Op De Beeck capture moments of quiet contemplation.
These Stunning Paintings Are a Joy to Behold
Evgeny Lusphin is a contemporary artist who paints landscapes so rich and beautiful you almost feel like you can step inside them.
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A Spellbinding Violin Rendition of a Beautiful Classic
Norwegian violinist Mari Samuelsen plays a beautiful part of Vivaldi's 4 seasons, Concerto no. 2, Summer.
Artist Creates Realistic Portraits of Roman Emperors!
Youโre probably familiar with names like Augustus, Nero, and Caligula. This is how they would have looked like in real life...
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Listen to an Gorgeous Version of a Beloved Canon
This is one of the most beautiful versions we've heard of Pachelbel's canon, and we're sure you'll agree with us.
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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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Watch These Agile Dancers Move with Beauty and Grace
Using both strength and flexibility these two dancers move with grace and beauty. Watch their incredible performance here.
Music Box: Listen to 16 Classic Disco Songs
In this music compilation you will find 16 of the best disco songs ever produced. These songs are all guaranteed to get you up on your feet and dancing.
16 Unforgettable Tracks By Nat King Cole
Celebrate the beautiful music of one of the most influential jazz pianists and vocalists in history - Nat King Cole.
10 Stunning Renaissance Buildings That Survive to This Day
This article will walk you through 10 incredible examples of Renaissance architecture around the world.
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Wow! Who Knew Glass Could Create Such a Beautiful Sound?
In this video, Glass Duo, as their name suggests, give a stunning rendition of a Tchaikovsky classic using just glasses.
Travel the World With These Gorgeous Watercolor Paintings
Here is a look at some delightful watercolor paintings of an artist who documents her travels in the form of beautiful illustrations.
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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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The Grace in This Performance Is Jaw-Dropping
This beautiful combination of dancing and acrobatic performance will totally take your breath away. Be sure to watch it right now.
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This Man Took an Ordinary Tree Stump and Transformed It...
This simple stump will transform in front of your eyes into beautiful art. This has got to be seen to be believed!
12 of the Best Lesser-Known Tales from the Arabian Nights
In this article, we explore some of the obscure stories from Arabian Nights that have been overlooked in popular culture.
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