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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The Pixies' Top Hit, Sung Orbison Style
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Music Box: 16 Unforgettable Hits by THE DOORS!
This playlist captures 16 of the most popular songs by The Doors.
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.
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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!
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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?
INTERACTIVE: Enjoy 15 of the Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits
Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering his genius for the first time, this journey through Sinatra's greatest hits is sure to stir the soul and swing the heart!
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This 18th-Century Automaton Is a True Art Masterpiece!
Queen Marie Antoinette's Automaton is one of the most intricate and beautiful automaton's in existence! Watch and listen to it play...
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Joshua Bell Shows You 300 Years of Music in 18 Minutes!
Discover why this timeless art form continues to resonate and inspire across generations.
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.
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Amazing! 4-Year-Old Prodigy Plays the Piano Like a Master
Evan Le is only 4 years old in this video and plays the piano like a master. Absolutely incredible!
MUSIC BOX: 12 Incredible American Composers
Today, we highlight 12 masterpieces by American composersโfrom the haunting stillness of Samuel Barber to the exhilarating momentum of John Adams.
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Ludovico Einaudi - A Beautiful Classical Music Performance
Ludovico Einaudiย is a contemporary Italian composer and pianist. Listen to a composition from the composer's ownย collection called Undiscovered...
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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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This Beautiful Dance is Unlike Any Other
This performance takes the art of dancing to a whole new level!
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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.'
The Ethereal Architecture of Santiago Calatrava: 16 Photos
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Could You Believe This Art Is Carved Out of a Pumpkin?
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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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This Magician's Illusions Will Leave You Stumped
In this video, Ivan Netcheporenko entertains his audience with some brilliant illusions.
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When These 4 Sing Together, Their Music Touches Any Heart
Il Divo amaze everyone with an amazingly catchy song!
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.
These Creative Snow Sculptures Will Blow Your Mind
Winter is the time to head to the backyard and create something unique with snow. Take some inspiration from these people.
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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.
Stunning! This Incredible Artist Pays Attention to Detail
Exceptional paper artist Bovey Lee uses large thin sheets of Chinese rice paper to cut intricate scenes. Take a look at her works of art - impressive!
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Immerse Yourself In the Evocative Tunes of the Cello Song
Listen to this magical and unforgettable rendition of the famous Cello Song by J.S. Bach.
The Visionary Art and Turbulent Life of Caravaggio
Caravaggio is one of the most renowned and celebrated painters today, but his life and art have a bigger story to tell than one would expect
These Gorgeous Glass Terrariums Have Entire Worlds in Them
The two artists behind these stunning terrariums create entire worlds encapsulated in glass jars, bottles, and other glass vessels
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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'.
Wow! You Won't Believe That These Are Actually Cakes!
Check out these 15 stunning illusion cakes, including cakes that look exactly like chess boards, hamburgers, and even an entire rack of glazed ribs!
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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!
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If You Like Illusions - Prepare to Be Amazed!
Amazing Dutch illusionist Hans Klok will perform 10 illusions in 5 minutes!
8 Mistakes Even Famous Masterpieces Have
As perfect as these works of art are, inaccuracies (be they intentional or not) have been noted.
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.
14 Woodworking Masterpieces You Must See
Check out the work of these extremely talented woodworkers!
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This Duo of Performers Has Both Flare and Courage!
This is the duo Julia and Dmytro Turkeev who came to the talent showย America's Got Talent and garnered praise from all the people there.
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Watch an Amazing Performance of Andre Rieu's 'Think of Me'
If you're as big a fan of The Phantom of the Opera as I am, then you're absolutely going to love this harmonious version of the classic song, Think of Me.
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Is This the Coolest, Most Inspiring Senior Musical Act?
The Zimmers totally stole the show, when they came to perform before a stunned crowd of music fans young enough to be their grandkids!
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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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I Can't Resist Tapping Along to This Riverdance Show
Featuring the original stars, Michael Flatley and Jean Butler, this Riverdance performance has me cheering like mad!
The Most Gorgeous Painting of Our Beautiful World...
Richard MacNeil is an artist that captures the beauty of life in his oil paintings.
Witness the Bible as Illustrated by Historyโs Greatest Artists!
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What It Truly Means To Perform on Disney on Ice
Behind the scenes footage of Disney on Ice and the work of figure skaters
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Watch: This Visual Dance Act Is Out of This World!
The amazing dancing couple, Another Kind of Blue, bring new and exciting techniques to Britainโs Got Talent.
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Here's One Magic Trick That's Totally Bizarre...
Watch in awe as the incredible magician Brian Bushwoodย performs an outstanding magic trick called 'Psychic Surgery'.
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Unbelievable Talent: 5 Unforgettable Dance Performances
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8 Famous Artists That Were Rejected During Their Lives
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