Aretha Franklin Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Save meAretha Franklin41rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Save me

A track produced by Aretha Franklin, her sister Carolyn, and saxophonist King Curtis.

It appears on the 1967 album “I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You.” This track was sampled on the 1980 track “Messages” by the British synth-pop duo Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.

Say It Isn’t SoAretha Franklin42rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Say It Isn’t So / Here’s Where I Came In (Here’s Where I Walk Out) – 7″ – 1963

Originally a popular song released as a single in 1932 by Irving Berlin.

It has been covered by many artists, including Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday.

This version by Aretha Franklin is included on her 1962 album “Laughing on the Outside.”

See SawAretha Franklin43rank/position

Aretha Franklin/See Saw

Originally released in 1965 by American R&B, rock, and soul singer-songwriter Don Covay.

This version by Aretha Franklin reached No.

9 on the U.S.

charts in 1968.

Spanish HarlemAretha Franklin44rank/position

Spanish Harlem

Originally released as a track by Ben E.

King in 1960.

It has been covered by many artists, including The Mamas & The Papas and Andy Williams.

This version by Aretha Franklin was released in 1971, reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts, and was certified Gold.

There Is A Fountain Filled With BloodAretha Franklin45rank/position

Aretha Franklin – There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood

Aretha Franklin is an American female soul singer who has been active since 1956.

Among soul singers, her hallmark is a strong gospel-infused vocal style, and she is known as the Queen of Soul, or Lady Soul.

Think (feat. The Blues Brothers)Aretha Franklin46rank/position

Aretha Franklin – Think (feat. The Blues Brothers) – 1080p Full HD

It’s a smash-hit song by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, but this version features the Blues Brothers and is the one she performs herself in the movie “The Blues Brothers.” Anyway, Aretha’s voice, her singing style, and her sense of timing are unbelievably cool! Highly recommended when you need a boost or want to get pumped up!

Today I Sing The BluesAretha Franklin47rank/position

Today I Sing The Blues – Aretha Franklin (1960)

A track written by Curtis Lewis.

It was released as a single by Aretha Franklin in 1960 and reached No.

10 on the U.S.

R&B chart.

In 2012, the track was covered by Australian singer Christine Anu.

What A Friend We Have In JesusAretha Franklin48rank/position

What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Live at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles,…

The original song is one of the famous hymns often sung at church weddings and funerals, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” but when Aretha sings it, it becomes a song that sounds entirely original.

Even in the depths of despair, it conveys that our dear friend Jesus is watching over us.

It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna BeAretha Franklin, Whitney Houston49rank/position

It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna Be (Official Music Video)

A collaboration between Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston.

Released as a single in 1989, it became a hit in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and other countries.

A remix version by Teddy Riley was also released.

A Natural WomanAretha Franklin50rank/position

[You Make Me Feel Like] A Natural Woman

This is a classic hit by American veteran soul singer Aretha Franklin.

It’s a perfect song for women to belt out passionately.

Since it’s a ballad with a slow tempo and easy to sing, with practice you’ll definitely be able to perform it.

Let’s sing it with passion at karaoke.