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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What an Incredible Balancing Act of Beauty, Poise & Grace!
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This World Circus Acrobatic Performance is a Must-Watch!
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How Is It Possible for So Many Acrobats Ride ONE Bicycle?
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21 Indescribably Beautiful Buildings Around the World
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These Creative Snow Sculptures Will Blow Your Mind
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Watch This Young Singer Completely Nail 'O Sole Mio'
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This Beautiful Ice Dancing Performance is a Must See
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This Sublime Classical Performance Will Take You to Heaven
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Incredible Art - These Are NOT Pencil Drawings!
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Amazing! This Dance is Still Mind-Blowing 76 Years Later!
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Admire Upcycled Denim Scraps Turned Into Incredible Art
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A Thrilling A Capella Performance!
An Amazing A Capella Version of Michael Jackson's Thriller!
These Incredible Origami Animals Were Folded to Perfection
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Andre Rieu Sings a Wonderful Song For a Beloved Singer
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The 7 Best Dutch Artists You Might Not Have Heard Of
Noteworthy Dutch Painters of the Late Renaissance and Baroque
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This Emotional Duet Gave Me Goosebumps of Pleasure
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Stone Giants: The Most Amazing Outdoor Sculptures Around
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This Boyโs Story and Violin Skills Will Bring You to Tears
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This Makeup Artist's Optical Illusions Left Me Speechless
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When This Woman Performs, All Eyes Widen...
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Watch a Gorgeous Restoration of a Sublime Fresco
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7 of the SCARIEST Classic Paintings in History
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This Orchestra is Like Nothing You've Seen Before...
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This Incredible Dance Blew Away Everyone!
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