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Best Aretha Franklin Albums: 10 Must-Hear “Queen Of Soul” Classics
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Best Aretha Franklin Albums: 10 Must-Hear “Queen Of Soul” Classics

The best Aretha Franklin albums prove that the “Queen Of Soul” had a profound understanding of the pain and the joy found in true soul music.

‘Aretha Now’: Is This The Final “Pure Soul” Album Aretha Franklin Recorded?
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‘Aretha Now’: Is This The Final “Pure Soul” Album Aretha Franklin Recorded?

With the ‘Aretha Now’ album, Aretha Franklin served up an urgent classic that confirmed her recent crowning as ‘Queen Of Soul’.

Respect: The Story Behind Aretha Franklin’s Song For Empowerment
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Respect: The Story Behind Aretha Franklin’s Song For Empowerment

Originally recorded by Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin turned the song Respect into ‘one of the battle cries of the civil-rights movement’.

Best Atlantic Records Soul Albums: 20 Thrillers From The Home Of Soul
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Best Atlantic Records Soul Albums: 20 Thrillers From The Home Of Soul

The best Atlantic Records soul albums not only invented soul music, they shaped it over decades, making history with each new record.

‘Soul ’69’: How Aretha Franklin Expanded Soul Music’s Borders
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‘Soul ’69’: How Aretha Franklin Expanded Soul Music’s Borders

For the ‘Soul ’69’ album, Aretha Franklin recorded blues, jazz, pop and country songs, unifying them with the power of her own soulful vision.

Atlantic Records: The Story Of How One Record Label Changed The World
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Atlantic Records: The Story Of How One Record Label Changed The World

For 75 years, Atlantic Records has been home to an array of artists and landmark albums. It is one of the most influential labels in history.

(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman: Aretha Franklin’s Song Of Discovery
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(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman: Aretha Franklin’s Song Of Discovery

A song inviting multiple readings, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman became an anthem in Aretha Franklin’s hands.

‘Spirit In The Dark’: How Aretha Franklin Shone A Light On Her Soul
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‘Spirit In The Dark’: How Aretha Franklin Shone A Light On Her Soul

A conceptual triumph, ‘Spirit In The Dark’ is a deeply personal album on which Aretha Franklin asserts her dignity in love and in society.

Best 60s Songs: 20 Stone-Cold Classics From Pop’s Golden Decade
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Best 60s Songs: 20 Stone-Cold Classics From Pop’s Golden Decade

In the era of Beatles and Monkees, the times certainly were a-changin’ – and the best 60s songs provided a soundtrack like no other.

‘Amazing Grace’: How Aretha Franklin Took Gospel Into The Mainstream
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‘Amazing Grace’: How Aretha Franklin Took Gospel Into The Mainstream

Recorded live in church, Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ was a landmark gospel album that converted believers and non-believers alike.

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