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!
Music Box: Hear Your Favorite Songs in a Beautiful New Way
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INTERACTIVE: 12 of the Most Beautiful Classical Pieces...
By exploring this interactive image you can experience stunning interpretations of timeless melodies, both classic and contemporary. Just click on these keys and watch the magic unfold!
Jukebox Jackpot: 60s to 80s American Country Hits
Music Box: 20 American country hits from the '60s to the '80s.
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I Remember These Classic TV Commercials So Clearly!
These classic television commercials from the 60s and 70s are a must watch!
Music Box: 16 Unforgettable Hits by THE DOORS!
This playlist captures 16 of the most popular songs by The Doors.
Ravi Shankar: Greatest Sitar Player to Grace the Earth
Dubbed "The Godfather of World Music", Ravi Shankar collaborated with some of the greatest musicians in the west.
11 Stunning Victorian Buildings Around the World
In this article, we list 11 of the finest examples of Victorian-era architecture. Youโll surely recognize some of them!
The Most Famous Masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci is widely held to be the greatest visual artist and all-round renaissance man in human history. Here are his 10 most famous art works.
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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A Beatles Salute You'll Never Forget...
If you like the Beatles, you're going to LOVE this video.
These Colorful Embroideries Bring Dead Leaves Back to Life
A Brazilian artist named Solange Nunes uses dead leaves as a canvas for embroidery. Check out some of her best works.
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If You Like Clint Eastwood, You'll Love This Performance
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra create a fantastic experience with their performance of the song from the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
21 Indescribably Beautiful Buildings Around the World
Just like famous architectural masterpieces, such as the Eiffel Tower or Taj Mahal, these mesmerizing but often overlooked buildings deserve to be renowned.
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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This Rope Jumping Act Takes it to an Entirely New Level
Watch as these Chinese acrobats somersault over skipping ropes in mid-air. This is not for the faint of heart!
Feeling Nostalgic? These Billy Joel Hits are Just for You
A playlist of 16 of Billy Joel's biggest hits
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!
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What These 2 Cellists Do Is Dumbfounding...
A terrific video for both fun and music lovers.
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This Wonderful Chorus Group Will Fly You to Musical Heaven
This amazing gospel chorus will bring heaven down to you!
The Art of This Historic Painter Is Worth Marveling At
Take a look at some impressive artworks by Francisco Pradilla Ortiz, a famous historical painter.
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A Heavenly Number Steered by Our Favorite Andrรฉย Rieu!
This is surely one of Andre Rieu's finest musical moments...
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This Performance Shows Amazing Coordination & Precision!
The most beautiful nutcracker dance I've ever seen, the precision alone is outstanding.
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Enjoy a Truly Spectacular Harp and Violin Performance
This harp and violin performance isn't like any you've ever seen before. Watch it now.
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What a Musical Extravaganza! A Concert of Sublime Variety
I adore music, all of it. So I couldn't believe my ears when I heard this talented cello duo wow an audience with classical, film, pop and rock music.
These Funny Short Poems by Shel Silverstein are a Hoot
Shel Silverstein is a truly gifted and hilarious wordsmith, and these 22 poems of his are sure to make you chuckle
Greek Mythology: Six Mind Blowing, Ancient Tales...
From inspiring heroes to truly tyrannical villains, these great stories from Greek Mythology will reverberate with you for years to come, from the music of Orpheus to the defiance of Prometheus
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Think That Cats Can't Be Trained? Think Again!
Thought one can't train cats? Think again! This talented French trainer can get his gorgeous Angora cats to pull off amazing acts that would put most dogs to shame!
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This Cirque du Soleil Performance Will Make Your Jaw Drop
It's no wonder that the Cirque du Soleil is the most famous acrobatic troupe in the world when they're capable of performances like these. Watch it right here.
Are These the World's Funniest Paintings? We Think So!
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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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Prediction: This Performance Will Leave Your Mouth Open!
This show is unbelievable! The sheer talent and strength these performers have is uncanny!
Arsen Kurbanov Captures the Human Condition Like No Other
These wonderful paintings are by Russian artist Arsen Kubanov. He seeks to combine old painting techniques with his own personal style to create his art.
8 Mistakes Even Famous Masterpieces Have
As perfect as these works of art are, inaccuracies (be they intentional or not) have been noted.
Did You Know These Famous Artworks Have HIDDEN Messages?
The 7 famous paintings and sculptures we showcase in this article have secret messages waiting to be uncovered!
Have You Read Any of the Greatest Novels of All Times?
In this article we'll discuss 12 books considered to be the greatest of all times, and see what kind of impactย they made.
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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!
Wow! These 3D Cakes Are Just Too Beautiful to Eat!
Siew Boon first discovered 3D jelly cakes a couple of years ago. Due to her popularity, she started her own business called Jelly Alchemy. Check out some of her amazing work here!
This Artwork Is So Small it's Hard to Believe it's Real
Hasan Kale loves to paint, and for his canvases he uses any tiny thing he can get his hands on. The results are absolutely breathtaking!
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The Singing Nun That Had Everyone On Their Feet!
The world wasn't ready for this nun and her performance, but she was ready for it.
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When Two Masters Play Together, the Magic Is Already There
The music created by these 2 musicians is incredibly soothing and peaceful.
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WATCH: This Couple Was Meant to Dance Together
These dancers were meant to perform together, and I'd be happy to watch them many times over. I think you'll agree.
Hiroshige Is One Classic Japanese Artist You Must Know!
Immerse yourself into 19th-century Japanese culture through the magnificent prints of Hiroshige, the last great master of the famous ukiyo-e art tradition.
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These Musicians Produce Music from Vegetables!
Meet the members of Viennaโs Vegetable Orchestra who actually produce music with the help of vegetables.
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Watch the Andrรฉ Rieu Full Dublin Concert!
Enjoy 2 hours with one of the best classical musician hosts and conductors:ย Andrรฉ Rieu in Dublin.
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This Live Soprano Aria Performance Will Blow Your Mind!
Take a look at this beautiful and magnificent soprano aria of the famous 'Song of Olympia'.
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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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