Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, dedicated to raising awareness for this often silent and deadly form of cancer, which Aretha Franklin lost her life to in 2018. Educate yourself: www.worldpancreaticcancercoalition.org/world-pancre...

What song(s) do you wish Aretha Franklin had covered?

On this day in 1964, Aretha Franklin released her 6th studio album, 'Runnin' Out Of Fools,.' What are your favorites from this early-era Aretha LP? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/runnin-o...

Released on this day in 1994, the soundtrack to 'Miracle On 34th Street' featuring a brand new rendition of "Joy To The World" by Aretha! Read about this rendition: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/12/20/d...

Happy Birthday to the legendary Karen Clark-Sheard! Did you know that Aretha and Karen recorded a duet? Listen to 2011's "Faithful": www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S9u...

Aretha Franklin has been announced as a 2025 inductee to the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame! www.billboard.com/music/awards...

30 years ago today, the landmark, all-star soundtrack to 'Waiting To Exhale' was released, including Aretha's incredible "It Hurts Like Hell." What are your favorites from this classic? Watch Aretha perform "It Hurts Like Hell": www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wm8...

On this day in 1992, the soundtrack to Spike Lee's 'Malcolm X' was released, including Aretha Franklin's tremendous rendition of Donny Hathaway's "Someday We'll All Be Free," which plays during the film's credits. Read about Aretha's cover: 365daysofaretha.com/2021/06/18/s...

Released on this day in 2007, 'Jewels In The Crown: All-Star Duets With The Queen,' which compiled some of Aretha's classic duets, and two new duets with Fantasia and John Legend. What are your favorites? Stream & Purchase: song.link/JewelsInTheC...

'Amazing Grace' had its world premiere on this day in 2018 in New York City. Stream for free on Tubi: tubitv.com/movies/10002... Purchase: amzn.to/4oLpaBc

On this day in 1991, Aretha Franklin made an iconic appearance on Murphy Brown alongside Candice Bergen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vs1...

20 years ago today, Aretha Franklin was overcome with emotion as she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian award. Clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvjC...

Released on this day in 1979 from 'La Diva,' "Half A Love" & "Only Star"! Neither song has ever been released on CD/digital. Listen to vinyl rips of both: "Half A Love": www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYiQ... "Only Star": www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2I2...

On this day in 1961, Aretha Franklin was hard at work on her sophomore LP. in NYC. She recorded "I Told You So," "It's So Heartbreakin'," "Rough Lover," and "Hard Times." Read about "I Told You So": 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/16/d...

55 years ago today, Aretha Franklin recorded her transformative rendition of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "You're All I Need To Get By," later released as a single and 1 of 3 new songs on 1971's 'Aretha's Greatest Hits' LP. At least 22 takes exist. 4 have been released.

Aretha Franklin brought the crowd at Philharmonic Hall to their feet on this day in 1967. Review: www.nytimes.com/1967/10/30/a...

On this day in 2014, David Ritz (who also co-authored Aretha's 1999 memoir) released his own Aretha Franklin biography, 'Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin.' Purchase: amzn.to/3La4IeQ

39 years ago today, Aretha Franklin released 'Aretha,' adorned with a stunning drawing by Andy Warhol, one of his final works. The LP contained her duet with George Michael. What are your favorites from this LP? Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-1... Stream and purchase: song.link/Aretha1986

On this day in 1973, Aretha Franklin released her classic "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)," written by the one and only Stevie Wonder. Read the history behind this hit, watch performances, and hear the demo: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/07/16/d...

30 years ago today 'Tapestry Revisited' was released, paying tribute to @carolekingofficial.bsky.social's landmark LP. Aretha Franklin joined forces with Bebe and Cece Winans for "You've Got A Friend." Watch footage from the session and hear their rendition: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY98...

Aretha Franklin released her cover of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" on this day in 1986! It was produced by Keith Richards who played on the track alongside Ronnie Wood. Whoopi Goldberg also co-stars in the video. Watch the video & stream the remixes: song.link/ArethaJumpin...

On this day in 1974, Aretha Franklin released "Without Love," written by her sister Carolyn. It's the only song from 1974's 'With Everything I Feel In Me' available on streaming/digital. Listen & download: song.link/ArethaWithou...

Celebrating the memory of Tom Dowd on what would have been his 100th birthday! Tom worked with Aretha as engineer and producer from 1967-1974, helping craft many of her classics. Watch Tom alongside Aretha and her sister Carolyn, work out "Ain't No Way" in the studio: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvtC...

On this day in 2003, Aretha was honored at the BET Walk of Fame by a slew of names from Chaka Khan and Pastor Shirley Caesar to Alicia Keys and Norah Jones. Aretha closed the show with a knockout medley and this moment:

On this day in 2014, Aretha Franklin released 'Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics.' What are your favorites from Aretha's final album? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-f... Retrospective: andrewmartone.substack.com/p/reckoning-...

50 years ago today Aretha Franklin released 'You,' her final collaboration with Jerry Wexler. Save for its lead single and its title track, the album has never been reissued. What are your favorites from this 'lost' Aretha LP? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/you/

15 years ago today, Aretha Franklin honored the great Albertina Walker at her homegoing with a stirring rendition of "I'll Fly Away." www.youtube.com/watch?v=30kg... Read about Aretha's 1997 recording of this song: 365daysofaretha.com/2022/12/02/i...

On October 14, 1968, the incredible Richard Avedon photographed Aretha in New York City.

On this day in 2008, Aretha Franklin released her first Christmas LP, 'This Christmas, Aretha'! What are your favorites from this holiday LP? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/this-chr... Stream & purchase: song.link/ThisChristma...

Happy Birthday to the great Paul Simon! Aretha's take on "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is not only legendary on its own, he's said, "maybe it’s the best cover of any of my songs that anyone ever did.” Read about Aretha's tremendous interpretation: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/12/04/d...

Happy Birthday to the great Pastor Shirley Caesar! Did you know that there's an unreleased Aretha-Shirley Caesar duet from the mid-2000's called "Friends" in the vaults? Here's Shirley and Aretha in 2008:

60 years ago today, Aretha Franklin made her final recordings for Columbia Records; "Swanee," "Until You Were Gone," and a second rendition of "You Made Me Love You," She'd depart the label for Atlantic just over a year later. 365daysofaretha.com/2020/07/05/y...

Released on this day in 1968: Aretha Franklin's first live LP, 'Aretha In Paris'! Fun fact: The album cover comes from a performance at Madison Square Garden. Stream & purchase: song.link/ArethaInParis

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"Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you're doing. If you're not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it." — Aretha Franklin

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Sam Moore, born 90 years ago today! #DidYouKnow: Aretha played keyboards on his long-lost 1970 debut album, which was finally released in 2002, and is FINALLY available digitally! open.spotify.com/album/1IMMk7...

65 years ago today, "great new jazz singer" Aretha Franklin delivered her first-ever non-gospel performance at the Village Vanguard in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village. She was just 18 years old. Here's a clip of Billboard's review from 10/17/60:

Here's a treat: Billy Always, longtime background vocalist (and even duet partner) for Aretha Franklin shares untold stories of Aretha, his godmother Mahalia Jackson, and more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCZW...

On this day in 1998, VH1 Divas Live was released on CD, cassette, VHS, and DVD! What are your top moments from this iconic show?

45 years ago today, Aretha Franklin made her Arista Records debut with 1980's 'Aretha.' What's your top 2 from this LP? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-1...

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Happy Heavenly 95th Birthday to the Genius of Soul, Ray Charles! Aretha and Ray had mutual love and respect for each other, and performed together many times! The most iconic being Ray's impromptu appearance during Aretha's 1971 stint at San Francisco's Fillmore West. What are your top Ray songs?

Happy Birthday to the great Faith Hill! Did you know that Aretha and Faith recorded a duet? The unreleased "A Woman Falling Out Of Love" was the title track to Aretha's 2011 LP. Here's Aretha and Faith in InStyle in 2006, and a behind-the-scenes clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wks...

Released on this day in 1989, Aretha Franklin and James Brown's "Gimme Your Love"! Read about the song, and the little-known Purple Mix produced by Prince: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/05/07/d... Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTNn...

Released on this day in 2003, Aretha Franklin's 'So Damn Happy,' featuring contributions from Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Burt Bacharach. It even won a Grammy! What's your top 2️⃣ from this LP? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/so-damn-... Retrospective: the97.net/then/so-damn...

Happy Birthday to THE EGOT herself, Ms. Jennifer Hudson, who you can always count on to honor Aretha's legacy. Watch Jennifer celebrate Aretha at the 2014 BET Honors: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5um... Here's Jennifer and Aretha backstage at The Color Purple on Broadway in 2015:

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the King of Soul, Otis Redding! We all know Aretha's rendition of Otis' "Respect," but many don't know that Aretha was returning the favor! Otis' stellar "Try A Little Tenderness" was inspired by Aretha's 1962 version. Read more: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/03/d...

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Sylvester! Here he is cutting bgvs for Aretha's 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' LP alongside Narada Michael Walden, Jim Gilstrap, and Jeanie Tracy, a lifelong dream realized from the boy who grew up singing "Never Grow Old." What's your favorite Sylvester song?

On this day in 1979, Aretha Franklin her final Atlantic Records LP, 'La Diva.' The album has never been reissued to CD/digital. What's your 1️⃣ favorite from 'La Diva'? Listen: song.link/LaDiva Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/la-diva/

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the great Freddie Mercury of Queen! Did you know that Freddie was heavily inspired by Aretha Franklin's vocal technique? Watch him discuss Aretha's singing in 1984: