After Spirit In the Dark, Aretha hired almost exclusively Black musicians. As good as the Swampers were, their loose lope was out of synch with her increasingly tight new sound. After much negotiation ...

There are some singers and musicians whose talent is so massive, so evident, and apparent that their sound will never be able to be replicated or duplicated. The late Aretha Franklin was one of those ...

Eddie Murphy used it in his iconic stand-up movie, Raw, and countless people have spelled out the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T when demanding a certain level of treatment in just about any situation. That's ...

On this day in music history, “Respect” hit the airwaves — and the world listened 🎤🔥 Woman moving into first house approached by old neighbor with ultimatum My daddy is gonna die: Woman who fatally ...

From viral TikToks to fresh documentaries, here’s why Aretha Franklin is suddenly everywhere again – and how to dive into her world right now. Die Ruhe vor dem Auftritt: Gitarren, Bühnenmonitore und ...

These are four of the best Aretha Franklin songs that were ever released, which still make me want to dance today.

Discover why Aretha Franklin's powerful voice and hits like 'Respect' still inspire young listeners across North America today. From her gospel roots to Grammy wins, here's everything new fans need to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aretha Franklin will forever be known as the Queen of Soul, and her legendary musical achievements have earned her multiple ...

A 1967 classic by Aretha Franklin took the top spot on a list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time." The track also marks a major personal record for Franklin after it became her No. 1 best-selling ...