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Aretha Franklin

Born: Mar 25, 1942 in Memphis, TN
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Genre: R&B, Rap, Pop/Rock, Folk
Biography: Aretha Franklin is one of the giants of soul music, and indeed of American pop as a whole. More than any other performer, she epitomized soul at its most gospel-charged. Her astonishing run of late-'60s hits with Atlantic Records -- "Respect," "I Never Loved a Man," "Chain of Fools," "Baby I Love You," ...Read full biography
I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You
Released: 1967
Label: Rhino Atlantic
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While the inclusion of "Respect" -- one of the truly seminal singles in pop history -- is in and of itself sufficient to earn I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You classic status, Aretha Franklin's Atlantic ...Read full review
Lady Soul
Released: 1968
Label: Atlantic/WEA
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Appearing after a blockbuster debut and a sophomore set that was rather disappointing (in comparison), 1968's Lady Soul proved Aretha Franklin, the pop sensation, was no fluke. Her performances were more ...Read full review
Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows
May 22, 4:05 AM EST
Aretha Franklin says she's taking June off, will reschedule two shows and resume work in July
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May 21, 6:34 PM EST
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