Great Songs by the Queen of Soul

Aretha Franklin was the true Queen of soul. Her singing involved gospel-tinged R&B. She had one of the greatest voices in recording history. She was born on March 25, 1947 and passed from the life on August 16, 2018. She left behind her music and legend to be enjoyed by future generations.

“Respect” is a song that was written and performed by the American soul singer and songwriter Otis Redding. In 1967 Aretha Franklin rearranged the song and it became one of her biggest hits and signature songs. Franklin's interpretation became a feminist anthem for the second-wave feminism movement in the 1970s. She received two Grammy Awards in 1968 for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording and Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Female. Her version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1987.

“I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” is a song that was recorded by the American singer Aretha Franklin and English singer George Michael as a duet in 1987. It was written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan. The song went to number one in both the US and the UK. The song became Franklin's biggest hit on the Billboard Adult Contemporary cheat. Franklin and Michael recieved the 1987 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

“A Rose Is Still a Rose” is a song that was written by singer Lauryn Hill for Franklin's 1998 album of the same name. The lyrics of the song focus on a motherly figure giving advice to a younger woman. Elements of the song "What I Am" by Edie Brickett and the New Bohemians were sung throughout the song by Lauryn Hill. It was the lead single on Franklin's album and became a great hit charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song charts.

“Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)” is a song that was written by Morris Boadnax, Clarence Paul, and Stevie Wonder. The best-known version of this song was recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1973. It became a Top Ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went to number one on the R&B chart. Franklin became the first artist in the history of the Hot 100 chart to have a hit song peak at each position from one to ten on the chart. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA.

“Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)” is a song that was written by Ahmet Ertegun and Betty Nelson. It was first recorded by the American singer Ben E. King. Aretha Franklin covered the song and featured it on her album Spirit in the Dark. It was released as a single in 1970 and went to number one on the R&B Singles chart. It also charted on the UK Singles chart.

“Spirit In the Dark” is a song that was written and recorded by Aretha Franklin. Her recording featured The Dixie Flyers and was featured on her album of the same name. The song charted on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts.

“Today I Sing the Blues” is a song that was written by Curtis Lewis and recorded by Aretha Franklin. The song charted on the R&B chart and is featured on Franklin's 1961 album Aretha.

“Tracks Of My Tears” is a song that was originally recorded by the American vocal group The Miracles. It was composed by the members of the group Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, and Marv Tarplin. It became a great hit for them. Aretha Franklin recorded the song for her Soul '69 Album and it charted on both the Pop and R&B charts.