Aretha Franklin, born March 25, 1942, left an indelible mark on music, culture, and civil rights. Her voice—powerful, passionate, and unmistakable—redefined soul music and became a rallying cry for ...

One night, one song, one timeless classic! Aretha Franklin made “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” a greatest song of ...

Eddie Murphy used it in his iconic stand-up movie, Raw, and countless people have spelled out the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T when demanding a certain level of treatment in just about any situation. That's ...

In 1967, legendary musician Aretha Franklin released her first No. 1 hit — "Respect." The song is widely considered one of the greatest hits of all time, and established Franklin's legacy as the ...

In 1961, Aretha Franklin released Aretha, her debut record. Although the album didn’t produce any big hits, it was the beginning of a career that would make Franklin one of the most respected and ...

(WTRF) – Rolling Stone has released its latest list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and the Queen of Soul is at the top. Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” topped the list as the No. 1 song, according ...

Aretha Franklin has been named the Best Singer of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. The late soul icon - who died in 2018 at the age of 76 - was best known for hits such as 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T' and '(You ...

The mysterious tale became a roots-rock standard recorded by some of music’s biggest names.