The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, challenged normative musical and cultural boundaries throughout her career. The legendary singer captured the hearts and souls of people around the world with her outstanding talent and sound. Franklin, who was at the forefront of soul music and served as an inspiration to many, leaves behind her an outstanding, influential legacy that will never be forgotten.
To commiserate her passing today and celebrate her enormous talent, heres 13 of her most outstanding tracks:
1. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (1968)
2. Respect (1967)
3. I Say A Little Prayer (1968)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtBbyglq37E
4. Think (1968)
5. I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (1986)
6. Baby I Love You (1967)
7. Chain Of Fools (1968)
8. Don’t Play That Song (You Lied) (1970)
9. Freeway Of Love (1985)
10. Ain’t No Way (1968)
11. Live Performances:
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Live
12. Amazing Grace Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlTQJzZwBSY
13. Bridge Over Troubled Water Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DBl5gAs6WI
We’ll be remembering the outstanding career and songs of Aretha Franklin over the coming days on Radio Nova and Nova.ie.