Aretha Franklin
Date of birth: 1942-03-25
Place of birth: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: The Queen of Soul
Biography
Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone twice named her as the greatest singer of all time. With global sales of over 75 million records, Franklin is one of the world's best-selling music artists. As a child, Franklin was noticed for her gospel singing at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father C. L. Franklin was a minister. At the age of 18, she was signed as a recording artist for Columbia Records. While her career did not immediately flourish, Franklin found acclaim and commercial success once she signed with Atlantic Records in 1966. Hit songs such as "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)", "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", "Chain of Fools", "Think", and "I Say a Little Prayer", propelled Franklin past her musical peers. Franklin continued to record acclaimed albums such as I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You (1967), Lady Soul (1968), Spirit in the Dark (1970), Young, Gifted and Black (1972), Amazing Grace (1972), and Sparkle (1976), before experiencing problems with the record company. Franklin left Atlantic in 1979 and signed with Arista Records. The singer appeared in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers before releasing the successful albums Jump to It (1982), Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985) and Aretha (1986) on the Arista label. In 1998, Franklin returned to the Top 40 with the Lauryn Hill-produced song "A Rose Is Still a Rose"; later, she released an album with the same name. Franklin recorded 112 charted singles on the US Billboard charts, including 73 Hot 100 entries, 17 top-ten pop singles, 100 R&B entries and 20 number-one R&B singles. Besides the foregoing, the singer's well-known hits also include "Ain't No Way", "Call Me", "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)", "Spanish Harlem", "Rock Steady", "Day Dreaming", "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)", "Something He Can Feel", "Jump to It", "Freeway of Love", "Who's Zoomin' Who" and "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (a duet with George Michael). Franklin won 18 Grammy Awards (out of 44 nominations), including the first eight awards given for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (1968–1975), a Grammy Awards Living Legend honor and Lifetime Achievement Award. Franklin received numerous honors throughout her career. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1987, she became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She also was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2019, the Pulitzer Prize jury awarded the songwriter a posthumous special citation "for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades". In 2020, Franklin was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. .. Source: Article "Aretha Franklin" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Movie Credits
The Blues Brothers
1980-06-16
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home whe
VH1: Divas Live
1998-04-14
The queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, and four of the biggest female hitmakers in contemporary pop, Ma
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
1998-02-15
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records
Blues Brothers 2000
1998-02-06
Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her lat
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009-11-29
On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what h
Britney Spears: In the Zone
2003-11-17
Live concert special that aired on ABC.
Classic Soul at the BBC
2007-04-05
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Fran
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1982-05-12
Rodney Dangerfield's first ABC special, featuring stand-up and sketches.
Burt Bacharach at the BBC
2023-04-08
A celebration of one of the all-time songwriting greats, featuring a selection of the finest songs f
Led Zeppelin Played Here
2014-10-11
1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the g
Aretha Franklin: Duets
1993-05-09
A chance to hear admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie Rai
George Michael - Twenty Five
2006-11-13
This set is a 25 year retrospective of Michael's career. Included are tracks with Wham!, Aretha Fran
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
1988-08-22
Aretha Franklin's recording career is examined through archival footage and interviews with family a
Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
2004-08-24
Tom Dowd & the Language Of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music produce
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
2018-03-30
An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told thr
WHAM!
2023-06-27
Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their
Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968
1968-06-30
This concert shows very rare and unique footage of Aretha in a very productive and creative part of
Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985
1999-04-06
Aretha Franklin's seductive voice and irrepressible charm have been delighting audiences for more th
Muscle Shoals
2013-08-16
In a tiny Alabama town with the curious name of Muscle Shoals, something miraculous sprang from the
Aretha Franklin: Respect
2018-08-18
A BBC tribute to the undisputed Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003-06-17
Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barrie
Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968
1968-05-08
Aretha Franklin 'Berns Salonger', Stockholm, Sweden 1968-05-08 Songs: 1. (You Make Me Feel Like)
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
2010-06-15
The Greatest Ears in Town is an insightful documentary and testimonial to Arif Mardin; the producer,
Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris
1977-11-28
Freedom : La Story de George Michael
2016-12-30
In 1982, the British singer had a dazzling success with the group Wham! alongside his friend Andrew
George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael
1999-05-11
This video includes 22 clips: Outside, Somebody To Love (with Queen,) & Killer/Papa Was a Rollin' St
Night of 100 Stars III
1990-05-21
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Queens of Soul at the BBC
2015-05-27
Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knigh
Woody Allen Looks at 1967
1967-12-29
Woody Allen's whimsey is turned loose on the news, social events, and happenings of 1967. Such groov
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022-11-19
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
2004-04-27
Radio disc jockey legend Casey Kasem presents this collection featuring momentous occasions in music
They All Came Out to Montreux
2023-06-16
Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They
Jazz at the White House
2016-04-30
This All-Star Global Concert at the White House features performances by Joey Alexander, Terence Bla
George Michael: Portrait of an Artist
2022-06-13
This is by far the most definitive feature documentary of George Michael's amazing life, told candid
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
2000-06-06
Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor o
VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin
2001-04-10
A concert performance by "Lady Soul" Aretha Franklin, as well as Mary J. Blige, Marc Anthony and Jil
Grammy's Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special
2017-11-23
Grammy's Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special is a retrospective packed with epic moments fr
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
2001-12-10
This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: B
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
2007-05-02
This American Masters episode showcases the wonderful influence of Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atl
American Dream: Detroit
2018-05-01
The comeback of Detroit is poised to be the greatest turnaround story of American history.
This Is Bob Hope...
2017-12-29
During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mas
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
2017-04-19
The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia
Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin
2011-07-18
It's Black Entertainment
2002-02-08
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Amer
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
2006-07-15
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
1987-01-01
Godfather of soul James Brown performs with Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Billy Vera, Joe Cocker
Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
2019-11-23
A chronological documentary about the life and music of one of the world's most iconic singers, Aret
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
1998-09-08
The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers is an hour- long documentary featuring every par
The Apollo
2019-04-24
The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68
1968-05-16
In 1968, Aretha Franklin toured Europe for the first time and also gave an exclusive concert at WDR
Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns
1968-01-01
A recording from Aretha Franklin's vist to Sweden in May 1968. The following songs are performed: "T
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001-02-22
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001-02-22
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975
Aretha Franklin, soul sister
2020-09-04
A vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, who has become a symbol of freedom and pow
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
1997-11-01
When Toaster and the gang spark friendships with the playful animals at the veterinary hospital, the
Women in Rock
1986-01-01
All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists an
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
2020-09-09
This rockumentary-style presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter reinvigorated a post-Watergate
WrestleMania III
1987-03-29
Third WrestleMania on March 29st, 1987 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. There are twe
Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer
A feature documentary about Paul Shaffer, best known David Letterman’s longtime sidekick and Late Sh