Aretha Franklin
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Aretha Franklin is an Award-winning American gospel, soul and R&B singer. She was tagged as The Queen of Soul. One of her hit album released is, Young, Gifted and Black, which was released on January 24, 1972 at Atlantic Records.
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About
Aretha Franklin or Aretha Louise Franklin in real life was born on March 25, 1942 at Memphis, Tennessee. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Aretha was tagged as The Queen of Soul. She is the second most honored female singer in Grammy Awards after Alison Krauss.
She started her music career when she performed at the Detroit church. When she was 14 years old, Aretha made her first recording as gospel singer. John Hammond of Columbia Records heard Aretha's songs so he immediately signed her recording contract. Her first album was released in 1960
When Aretha left Columbia, she immediately signed a recording contract under Atlantic Records. She released her first single, "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" under Atlantic.
In 1967, Aretha released her first album, "I Never Loved a Man (the Way I Love You)]]" under Atlantic. It includes her hit singles, "Baby I Love You", "Chain of Fools" and "Think" and "Respect". Aretha released several top ten hits in the late 60's until the late 70's. Aretha released many hit albums under Atlantic including her number one hit singles, "Something He Can Feel", "Sweet Passion" and "Almighty Fire".
Aretha achieved 15 Grammy Awards including 1995 Lifetime Achievement award and an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree. She was the first woman to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. She is now living at Oakland County.
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Grammy Awards | Best Rhythm & Blues Recording for Respect |
| 1968 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Respect |
| 1969 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Chain of Fools |
| 1970 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Share Your Love With Me |
| 1971 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Don't Play That Song |
| 1973 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Young, Gifted and Black |
| 1973 | Grammy Awards | Best Soul Gospel Perform for Amazing Grace |
| 1974 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Master of Eyes |
| 1975 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Like The Real Thing |
| 1975 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing |
| 1982 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Holdin I'm Coming |
| 1986 | Grammy Awards | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Aretha |
| 1988 | Grammy Awards | Best Soul Female Gospel Performance for One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism |
| 1991 | Grammy Awards | Honored Legend Awards |
| 1994 | Grammy Awards | Lifetime Achievement Awards |
| 2004 | Grammy Awards | Best Traditonal R&B Vocal Performance for Wonderful |
| 2006 | Grammy Awards | Best Traditonal R&B Vocal Performance for A House Is Not A Home |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Hot | US R&B | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | I Never Loved A Man | 9 | 1 | Atlantic |
| 1967 | Respect | 1 | 1 | Atlantic |
| 1967 | Baby I Love You | 4 | 1 | Atlantic |
| 1967 | Chain of Fools | 2 | 1 | Atlantic |
| 1968 | Think | 7 | 1 | Atlantic |
| 1968 | I Say A Little Prayer | 10 | 3 | Atlantic |
| 1969 | Share Your Love With Me | 13 | 1 | Atlantic |
| 1971 | Call Me | 2 | 1 | Atlantic |
| 1985 | Free Way of Love | 3 | 1 | Arista |
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Tours & Concerts
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Discography
For complete list of discography checked it out at Aretha Franklin Discography.
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Contemporaries
Influences
Trivia
- Aretha Franklin stands 5'5 tall.
- Aretha was arrested in Detroit for disturbance of the peace in 1969.
- Aretha was the first woman to be admitted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Categories: Artist | R&B | Gospel | Soul
