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Aretha Franklin Box Set ‘A Portrait of the Queen 1970-1974’ Announced

Aretha Franklin Box Set ‘A Portrait of the Queen 1970-1974’ Announced

Aretha Franklin’s first five studio albums of the 1970s have been collected in a new box set, A Portrait of the Queen 1970-1974

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.

The Doors, Aretha Franklin & Otis Redding Lead New ‘Rhino Reds’ Series

The Doors, Aretha Franklin & Otis Redding Lead New ‘Rhino Reds’ Series

The 'Rhino Reds' series features reissues of classic albums from the 60s, 70s and 80s pressed on translucent 'Rhino Red' vinyl.

‘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.

Rolling Stone Name Aretha Franklin The ‘Best Singer Of All Time’

Rolling Stone Name Aretha Franklin The ‘Best Singer Of All Time’

The late soul icon, who died in 2018 aged 76, topped the publication's updated list of their 200 Greatest Singers.

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.

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