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Aretha Franklin Popular Song Rankings [2026]

In 1987, Aretha Franklin became the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

A soul music singer who, alongside Otis Redding, helped drive the rise of Southern soul.

This time, we’re focusing on her.

We’ve listed her most-played songs in a ranked format, so be sure to check them out.

Aretha Franklin Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)

Save meAretha Franklin41rank/position

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
Say It Isn't SoAretha Franklin

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

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

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
There Is A Fountain Filled With BloodAretha Franklin

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.