The 6 Greatest Aretha Franklin Songs

Aretha Franklin's vocal talent has influenced current soul, gospel, R&B, dance music, and, most notably, rock. Franklin's voice is "one of God's blessings," according to Beyoncé.



Franklin received 18 Grammy Awards, was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among many other honors. With over 70 million albums sold and over 40 albums released, it's impossible to choose just a few of her finest tracks. However, here are the biggest and most famous Aretha Franklin hits that will make you sing, dance, and be moved. 

6. ‘Do Right Woman, Do Right Man’ – I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

With Franklin's organ humming rather than thundering, the piano murmuring, and nothing to detract from the voice's and lyrics' of ‘Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,’ the song was quite magnificent, pretty straightforward, and feminist according to 60’s era.

It debuted at number 9 on February 10, 1967, and stayed a total of 11 weeks on the charts. 

5. ‘Rock Steady’ – Young, Gifted and Black

All credit goes to Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway's combined talents in ‘Rock Steady.’ The composition of this song gives itself to another unearthly power, thanks to Aretha's lyrics and Donny's high organ line, which makes ‘Rock Steady’ such a funky piece. This is an incredibly tasty blockbuster hit that should get almost anyone pumped.

4. ‘Day Dreaming’ – Young, Gifted, and Black

Franklin didn’t share details about her personal life in her songs. She does, however, open up on 'Day Dreaming,' a song supposedly written about her relationship with artist Dennis Edwards.

One of the song's better parts is Donny Hathaway's superb piano, but the song hinges on Franklin's singing and her passionate tone. It slices through the jazz elements to let the words' clarity light up across.

3. ‘Until You Come Back To Me’ – Let Me in Your Life

Stevie Wonder originally recorded the song in 1967, but it wasn't released until ten years later. Aretha Franklin, on the other hand, had success with it in 1973. She transforms the song, which is about love infatuation, into something sublime and captivating.

2. ‘Respect’ – I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

In 1965, Otis Redding composed and recorded this soul ballad for the first time. Aretha Franklin, on the other hand, recorded the classic version two years later.

Franklin's version is a forceful statement from a self-assured woman who never fails to please her man and wants his "respect." The "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" chorus was also added to the version.

Aretha Franklin's strong singing and the persistent quest for rhythm propelled this song to the number one spot, earning her the first of her 18 Grammys. It also became a passionate hymn for the women and civil rights movements, thanks to Aretha's passion.

1. ‘I Never Loved A Man’ – I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

'I Never Loved A Man The Way I Loved You,' which was released in 1967, is still one of Franklin's most famous originals. It made it to No.1 hit on the rhythm and blues charts and top nine on the pop charts, fueling Franklin to international standing.

Franklin's new connection with Atlantic Records began that year, and she had her first huge success with this song.

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