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.
Playlist
| Aretha Franklin Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | I Say A Little PrayerAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin, the legendary singer of soul music |
| 2 | (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural WomanAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s love classic |
| 3 | RespectAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A classic song that celebrates women’s dignity and strength |
| 4 | ThinkAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin with her powerful singing voice |
| 5 | A Change Is Gonna ComeAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha’s classic, a song of courage and hope |
| 6 | Ain’t No WayAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A classic R&B song covered by many artists |
| 7 | Who’s Zoomin’ WhoAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha reached No. 1 in 1985 |
| 8 | I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)George Michael, Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha and George’s duet song |
| 9 | Day DreamingAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A soul-soothing classic sung by the Queen of Soul |
| 10 | Freeway Of LoveAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | The famous driving song “Pink Cadillac” |
| 11 | Here We Go AgainAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin 1998 Electronic |
| 12 | Wholy HolyAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha belts out a Marvin Gaye song |
| 13 | Sisters Are Doin’ It for ThemselvesEurythmics, Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A Feminist Collaboration of Pop and Soul |
| 14 | (You Make Me Feel Like) Natural WomanAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | It's a song released in 1968. Aretha... |
| 15 | A Deeper LoveAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s dance track |
| 16 | A Mother’s LoveAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A love song to her mother by Aretha, the Queen of Music |
| 17 | A Rose Is Still A RoseAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A song in which a mother gives advice to her daughter |
| 18 | AngelAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A soulful, soothing song sung by Aretha |
| 19 | April FoolsAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A happy song where Aretha immerses herself in a new love |
| 20 | Baby I love youAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha’s No. 1 R&B songs |
| 21 | Bridge Over Troubled WaterAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha tops the chart with a cover song |
| 22 | Call MeAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin's 1970 single |
| 23 | Chain Of FoolsAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A woman’s song about understanding her boyfriend’s cheating |
| 24 | Dark End Of The StreetAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha’s secret-love classic |
| 25 | Do Right Woman, Do Right ManAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s classic song |
| 26 | Everyday PeopleAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha reached No. 13 on the R&B chart with a cover song. |
| 27 | How Long I’ve Been WaitingAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s 2011 track |
| 28 | I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin, a voice imbued with soul |
| 29 | It Hurts Like HellAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A song in which Aretha powerfully expresses the pain of heartbreak |
| 30 | Jimmy LeeAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s first love song |
| 31 | Jump To ItAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s 1982 single |
| 32 | Jumpin’ Jack FlashAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Movie theme song, a soulful Stones cover |
| 33 | Nessun DormaAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha delivered a powerful performance of an opera piece and succeeded. |
| 34 | Never Grow OldAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | The album released in ’56, “Songs of …” |
| 35 | O CHRISTMAS TREEAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A traditional German folk chris... |
| 36 | O Christmas Tree（O Tannenbaum）Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Originating in Germany, it is sung in countries around the world... |
| 37 | Oh Happy DayAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin's gospel classic |
| 38 | Precious Load,Take My Hand/You’ve got a friendAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s gospel songs |
| 39 | Rock SteadyAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s 1971 funk-soul |
| 40 | Rock-A-LottAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin's soul-dance fusion song |
| 41 | Save meAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A song by Aretha Franklin was sampled |
| 42 | Say It Isn’t SoAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin 1962 edition |
| 43 | See SawAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin's R&B hit |
| 44 | Spanish HarlemAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s 1971 smash hit |
| 45 | There Is A Fountain Filled With BloodAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin in 1956… |
| 46 | Think (feat. The Blues Brothers)Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha’s powerful singing: the classic songs that dazzled on film |
| 47 | Today I Sing The BluesAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s 1960 single |
| 48 | What A Friend We Have In JesusAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A hymn sustained by the love of Jesus |
| 49 | It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna BeAretha Franklin, Whitney Houston |  play_arrow | Aretha and Whitney’s collaboration |
| 50 | A Natural WomanAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s classic hit popular among women |
| 51 | Amazing GraceAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin's quintessential gospel work |
| 52 | Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie MelodyAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A 1918 song that Aretha Franklin sang |
| 53 | Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s 1968 R&B No. 1 song |
| 54 | Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha hits No. 1 with a Stevie song |
| 55 | who needs youAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A gritty soul track imbued with Aretha’s spirit |
| 56 | sinkAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Suntory’s “Ji…” released in February 2019 |