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 | A song captivating for its overwhelming vocal power and deep emotional expression... |
| 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 | By Aretha Franklin, 1… |
| 8 | I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)George Michael, Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Ar... that was released as a single in 1987 |
| 9 | Day DreamingAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A soul-soothing classic sung by the Queen of Soul |
| 10 | Freeway Of LoveAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Narada Michael Walde… |
| 11 | Here We Go AgainAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | By Aretha Franklin, ... |
| 12 | Wholy HolyAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha belts out a Marvin Gaye song |
| 13 | Sisters Are Doin’ It for ThemselvesEurythmics, Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | The British pop duo Eurythm… |
| 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 | Originally in 1991, Clivillés… |
| 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 | Depicted from a mother’s perspective, offering advice to a young woman… |
| 18 | AngelAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Areh… the one known as the Queen of Soul, Are— |
| 19 | April FoolsAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | An artist indispensable when talking about female soul singers... |
| 20 | Baby I love youAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | The 1967 album “Aretha Ar…” |
| 21 | Bridge Over Troubled WaterAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Originally, Simon & Garfunkel… |
| 22 | Call MeAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Written by Aretha Franklin… |
| 23 | Chain Of FoolsAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | To my boyfriend, I’m just one of the many women he’s dated… |
| 24 | Dark End Of The StreetAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha’s secret-love classic |
| 25 | Do Right Woman, Do Right ManAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | By Aretha Franklin, ... |
| 26 | Everyday PeopleAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Originally in 1968, Sly and t... |
| 27 | How Long I’ve Been WaitingAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | A... who is said to be one of the legends of soul music |
| 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 | Legendary American singer Aretha Fran... |
| 30 | Jimmy LeeAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Fra..., a leading figure in America’s soul scene, |
| 31 | Jump To ItAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | By Aretha Franklin, ... |
| 32 | Jumpin’ Jack FlashAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Movie theme song, a soulful Stones cover |
| 33 | Nessun DormaAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha, known as the Queen of Soul... |
| 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 | A masterpiece that could be called a towering monument of soul music… |
| 38 | Precious Load,Take My Hand/You’ve got a friendAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Fra..., the soul singer, |
| 39 | Rock SteadyAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s 1971 funk-soul |
| 40 | Rock-A-LottAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Characterized by powerful beats and dynamic rhythms… |
| 41 | Save meAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin and her younger sister Ca… |
| 42 | Say It Isn’t SoAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Originally by Irving Berlin… |
| 43 | See SawAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | American R&B and rock, soul mus… |
| 44 | Spanish HarlemAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Originally by Ben E. King, … |
| 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 | Written by Curtis Lewis… |
| 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 Franklin and Whit… |
| 50 | A Natural WomanAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin’s classic hit popular among women |
| 51 | Amazing GraceAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Known as a gospel classic, this piece is Ame… |
| 52 | Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie MelodyAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Originally by Al Jolson in 191... |
| 53 | Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | By Aretha Franklin, ... |
| 54 | Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)Aretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder and Claren... |
| 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 |