Aretha Franklin

• Born Aretha Louise Franklin on 25 March 1942 in Tennessee, US.
• Shockingly, multiple handwritten wills were found in her home after her death, leading to brutal infighting between her sons over which version was legally valid.
• Died on 16 August 2018 in Michigan, US.

• Recorded a version of Bridge Over Troubled Water originally recorded by Simon & Garfunkel.
• Recorded a version of The Weight originally recorded by The Band.
• Recorded a version of Over The Rainbow originally recorded by Judy Garland.
• Recorded a version of The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) originally recorded by Merry Clayton.
• Recorded a version of My Way originally recorded by Frank Sinatra.
• Recorded a version of Respect originally recorded by Otis Redding.

• Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1974
• Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1975
• Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1976
• Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1977
• Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1978
• Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1983
• Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1984
• Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1986
• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1987
• Awarded the Grammy Legend Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 1991
• Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 1994
• Awarded the Musicares Person Of The Year by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 2008

• 1967
• Respect - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 15 June 1967, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 10.
• Baby, I Love You - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 23 August 1967, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 39.
• Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 20 December 1967, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 43.
• 1968
• Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin re-entered the UK charts on 17 January 1968 and spent a further 5 weeks in the charts reaching number 37.
• Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 13 March 1968, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 47.
• Think - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 22 May 1968, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
• I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 14 August 1968, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
• 1970
• Don't Play That Song (You Lied) - Aretha Franklin (with The Dixie Flyers) entered the UK charts on 16 August 1970, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
• 1971
• Spanish Harlem - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 07 November 1971, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 14.
• 1973
• Angel - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 09 September 1973, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 37.
• 1974
• Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 17 February 1974, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
• 1980
• What A Fool Believes - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 30 November 1980, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 46.
• 1981
• Love All The Hurt Away - Aretha Franklin (and George Benson) entered the UK charts on 13 September 1981, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
• 1982
• Jump To It - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 05 September 1982, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 42.
• 1983
• Get It Right - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 17 July 1983, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 74.
• 1985
• Freeway Of Love - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 30 June 1985, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 68.
• Who's Zoomin' Who - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 17 November 1985, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 11.
• 1986
• Another Night - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 16 February 1986, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 54.
• Freeway Of Love - Aretha Franklin re-entered the UK charts on 18 May 1986 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 51.
• Ain't Nobody Ever Loved You - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 27 July 1986, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 78.
• Jumpin' Jack Flash - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 19 October 1986, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 58.
• 1987
• Jimmy Lee - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 15 March 1987, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 46.
• Rock-A-Lott - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 05 July 1987, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 84.
• 1989
• Through The Storm - Aretha Franklin (and Elton John) entered the UK charts on 30 April 1989, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 41.
• It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be - Aretha Franklin (with Whitney Houston) entered the UK charts on 17 September 1989, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 29.
• Gimme Your Love - Aretha Franklin (and James Brown) entered the UK charts on 05 November 1989, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 79.
• 1991
• Everyday People - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 21 July 1991, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 69.
• 1994
• A Deeper Love - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 13 February 1994, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
• Willing To Forgive - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 19 June 1994, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 17.
• 1998
• A Rose Is Still A Rose - Aretha Franklin (featuring Lauryn Hill) entered the UK charts on 17 May 1998, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 22.
• A Rose Is Still A Rose - Aretha Franklin (featuring Lauryn Hill) re-entered the UK charts on 12 July 1998 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 90.
• Here We Go Again - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 20 September 1998, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 68.
• 2004
• Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 11 July 2004, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 81.
• 2018
• Respect - Aretha Franklin re-entered the UK charts on 24 August 2018 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 62.
• (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin entered the UK charts on 24 August 2018, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 79.
• I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin re-entered the UK charts on 24 August 2018 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 51.

• 1961
• Won't Be Long - Aretha Franklin (with The Ray Bryant Combo) entered the US charts on 25 February 1961, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 76.
• Rock-A-Bye Your Baby (With A Dixie Melody) - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 07 October 1961, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 37.
• 1962
• I Surrender, Dear - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 03 February 1962, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 87.
• Rough Lover - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 10 February 1962, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 94.
• Don't Cry, Baby - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 21 July 1962, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 92.
• Try A Little Tenderness - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 29 September 1962, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 100.
• Trouble In Mind - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 15 December 1962, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 86.
• 1964
• Runnin' Out Of Fools - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 19 September 1964, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 57.
• 1965
• Can't You Just See Me - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 30 January 1965, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 96.
• 1967
• I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 04 March 1967, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
• Respect - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 29 April 1967, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
• Baby, I Love You - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 22 July 1967, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
• Take A Look - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 02 September 1967, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 56.
• (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 30 September 1967, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
• Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 09 December 1967, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 2.
• Mockingbird - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 23 December 1967, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 94.
• 1968
• Soulville - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 24 February 1968, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 83.
• Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 02 March 1968, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
• Ain't No Way - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 06 April 1968, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
• Think - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 18 May 1968, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
• You Send Me - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 15 June 1968, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 56.
• I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 17 August 1968, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 10.
• The House That Jack Built - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 17 August 1968, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.
• See Saw - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 23 November 1968, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 14.
• My Song - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 30 November 1968, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 31.
• 1969
• The Weight - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 22 February 1969, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
• The Tracks Of My Tears - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 15 March 1969, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 71.
• I Can't See Myself Leaving You - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 19 April 1969, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 28.
• Gentle On My Mind - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 10 May 1969, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 76.
• Share Your Love With Me - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 02 August 1969, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
• Eleanor Rigby - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 08 November 1969, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 17.
• 1970
• Call Me - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 07 February 1970, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
• Spirit In The Dark - Aretha Franklin (with The Dixie Flyers) entered the US charts on 23 May 1970, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 23.
• Don't Play That Song (You Lied) - Aretha Franklin (with The Dixie Flyers) entered the US charts on 08 August 1970, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 11.
• Border Song (Holy Moses) - You And Me - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 21 November 1970, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 37.
• 1971
• You're All I Need To Get By - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 20 February 1971, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
• Bridge Over Troubled Water - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 17 April 1971, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.
• Spanish Harlem - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 31 July 1971, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 2.
• Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 30 October 1971, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
• 1972
• Oh Me, Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby) - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 15 January 1972, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 73.
• Daydreaming - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 18 March 1972, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
• All The Kings Horses - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 03 June 1972, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
• Wholy Holy - Aretha Franklin (with James Cleveland & The Southern Californ) entered the US charts on 19 August 1972, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 81.
• 1973
• Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes) - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 10 February 1973, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 33.
• Angel - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 07 July 1973, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 20.
• Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 24 November 1973, spent 21 weeks in the charts and reached number 3.
• 1974
• I'm In Love - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 06 April 1974, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
• Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 31 August 1974, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 47.
• Without Love - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 16 November 1974, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 45.
• 1975
• Mr. DJ . (5 For The DJ .) - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 20 September 1975, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
• 1976
• Something He Can Feel - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 12 June 1976, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 28.
• Jump - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 02 October 1976, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 72.
• 1977
• Look Into Your Heart - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 05 February 1977, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 82.
• Break It To Me Gently - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 18 June 1977, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 85.
• 1980
• United Together - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 27 December 1980, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 56.
• 1981
• Come To Me - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 30 May 1981, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 84.
• Love All The Hurt Away - Aretha Franklin (and George Benson) entered the US charts on 29 August 1981, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 46.
• 1982
• Jump To It - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 21 August 1982, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 24.
• 1983
• Get It Right - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 30 July 1983, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 61.
• 1985
• Freeway Of Love - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 22 June 1985, spent 19 weeks in the charts and reached number 3.
• Who's Zoomin' Who - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 28 September 1985, spent 19 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
• 1986
• Another Night - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 18 January 1986, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 22.
• Jumpin' Jack Flash - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 27 September 1986, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 21.
• Jimmy Lee - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 06 December 1986, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 28.
• 1987
• I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - Aretha Franklin (and George Michael) entered the US charts on 21 February 1987, spent 17 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
• Rock-A-Lott - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 20 June 1987, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 82.
• 1989
• Through The Storm - Aretha Franklin (and Elton John) entered the US charts on 15 April 1989, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
• It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be - Aretha Franklin (with Whitney Houston) entered the US charts on 01 July 1989, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 41.
• 1994
• A Deeper Love - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 12 February 1994, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 63.
• Willing To Forgive - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 14 May 1994, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
• 1998
• A Rose Is Still A Rose - Aretha Franklin (featuring Lauryn Hill) entered the US charts on 14 March 1998, spent 18 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
• Here We Go Again - Aretha Franklin entered the US charts on 18 July 1998, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 76.

• (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone - Aretha Franklin
• A Change Is Gonna Come - Aretha Franklin
• Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive - Aretha Franklin
• All Night Long - Aretha Franklin
• Are You Sure - Aretha Franklin
• Blue Holiday - Aretha Franklin
• Cry Like A Baby - Aretha Franklin
• Do Right Woman, Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin
• Don't Let Me Lose This Dream - Aretha Franklin
• Every Natural Thing - Aretha Franklin
• God Bless The Child - Aretha Franklin
• Good Times - Aretha Franklin
• He Will Wash You White As Snow - Aretha Franklin
• Honey - Aretha Franklin
• How Glad I Am - Aretha Franklin
• I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face - Aretha Franklin
• I'm Sitting On Top Of The World - Aretha Franklin
• I'm Wandering - Aretha Franklin
• It Ain't Necessarily So - Aretha Franklin (with The Ray Bryant Combo)
• It Only Happens (When I Look At You) - Aretha Franklin
• It Won't Be Long - Aretha Franklin
• It's So Heartbreakin' - Aretha Franklin
• Joy To The World - Aretha Franklin
• Just For A Thrill - Aretha Franklin
• Kissing By The Mistletoe - Aretha Franklin
• Let It Be - Aretha Franklin (with The Dixie Flyers)
• Love Is The Only Thing - Aretha Franklin
• Maybe I'm A Fool - Aretha Franklin (with The Ray Bryant Combo)
• My Guy - Aretha Franklin
• My Way - Aretha Franklin
• Never Grow Old - Aretha Franklin
• Nobody Like You - Aretha Franklin
• One Step Ahead - Aretha Franklin
• Operation Heartbreak - Aretha Franklin
• Over The Rainbow - Aretha Franklin
• Precious Lord - Aretha Franklin
• Save Me - Aretha Franklin
• Skylark - Aretha Franklin
• So Soon - Aretha Franklin
• Son Of A Preacher Man - Aretha Franklin
• Sweet Bitter Love - Aretha Franklin
• Sweet Lover - Aretha Franklin (with The Ray Bryant Combo)
• That Lucky Old Sun - Aretha Franklin
• The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) - Aretha Franklin
• The Thrill Is Gone - Aretha Franklin
• The Wind - Aretha Franklin
• Today I Sing The Blues - Aretha Franklin
• Unforgettable - Aretha Franklin
• Walk On By - Aretha Franklin
• While The Blood Runs Warm - Aretha Franklin
• Winter Wonderland - Aretha Franklin
• Wonderful - Aretha Franklin
• You Grow Closer - Aretha Franklin

• Christmas Here With You - The Four Tops (and Aretha Franklin)
• I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - George Michael (and Aretha Franklin)
• Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves - Eurythmics (and Aretha Franklin)