Aretha Franklin’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce a song by Aretha Franklin, the American soul singer known as the Queen of Soul.
She is an extraordinary vocalist who was ranked No.
1 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Singers in history.
She sadly passed away in 2018, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than 60 years.
Now, please enjoy the music of the greatest soul singer, Aretha Franklin.
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Aretha Franklin’s Classic and Popular Songs (51–60)
Chain Of FoolsAretha Franklin
A track sung from the perspective of a woman who understands that, to her boyfriend, she’s just one of many—one link in a chain.
Released as a single in 1967, it won a Grammy Award and was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Everyday PeopleAretha Franklin
Originally released in 1968 as a hit track by Sly and the Family Stone.
This cover version by Aretha Franklin was released as a single in 1991 and reached No.
13 on the U.S.
R&B chart.
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)George Michael, Aretha Franklin
A duet by Aretha Franklin and George Michael, released as a single in 1987.
It was written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan.
The song was a hit around the world and won a Grammy Award.
The track was certified Gold in the Netherlands.
A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)Aretha Franklin
A romantic and emotional track written by the songwriting duo of Gerry Goffin and Carole King, who produced many hits in the 1960s.
Released in 1967, it became a hit in the United States, Canada, Australia, and more.
It has been covered by many artists, including Celine Dion.
ThinkAretha Franklin
A track that sings about women’s freedom and respect.
It was co-written with Teddy White, who was Aretha Franklin’s husband and manager at the time, and released in 1968.
It’s the track performed in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers.