'Aretha In Paris' was released on this day in 1968! Did you know: The album cover isn't even from the show; it's from Madison Square Garden in New York City!

On this day in 1970, Aretha Franklin released "Spirit In The Dark" as a single, with a cover of B.B. King's "The Thrill Is Gone" as the b-side. If you got a copy of this single, which side would you play first?

50 years ago today, Aretha Franklin released "Something He Can Feel" as the lead single from the soundtrack to 'Sparkle.'

'Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings' was released on this day in 1999, marking the first time the two nights' entire performances were ever heard. What's your favorite track from this complete release?

15 years ago today, Aretha Franklin released 'Aretha: A Woman Falling Out Of Love.' What are your favorites from Aretha's penultimate album? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-a... 2021 Retrospective: the97.net/artists/aret...

Aretha Franklin released 'Through The Storm' on this day in 1989! What are your favorites from Aretha's final 80's LP? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/through-...

On this day in 1978, Aretha Franklin released her second collaboration with Curtis Mayfield, 'Almighty Fire.' It also included a song co-written by Aretha and her husband Glynn Turman. What are your favorites from this 'lost' Aretha album? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/almighty...

Who got a Supreme x Aretha tee today? There are still some sizes/colors available! us.supreme.com/products/yim...

7 years ago today, Aretha Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' hit theaters! What's your favorite part from this revelatory film?

🐣✝️ Happy Easter! On Easter Weekend 2008, Aretha Franklin closed her show at Radio City Music Hall with an impromptu rendition of Irving Berlin's "Easter Parade." Listen to the full performance and read more: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/21/d...

Happy Birthday to the one and only Clive Davis!

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the great Marvin Gaye! Aretha famously covered "Wholly Holy" during 1972's 'Amazing Grace' sessions, but did you know that she was working on a cover of "What's Going On" in 2017?

Happy Birthday to the legendary Céline Dion! What are your favorite Céline songs? Listen to Aretha cover "My Heart Will Go On" in concert in 1999: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEZr...

Happy Anniversary to the legendary Mariah Carey! What are your favorite Mariah records?

The Boss! Happy Birthday to the Supreme herself, Ms. Diana Ross!

Since it's Opening Day for the MLB, AND it's Aretha Franklin's birthday, there's no better way to honor the day than her 1996 rendition of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game."

Happy Heavenly Birthday Aretha! What Aretha are you listening to/watching today to celebrate her legacy?

March 24, 1998: Aretha Franklin released 'A Rose Is Still A Rose,' a landmark moment in her career. What are your favorites from this classic?

Happy Birthday to every woman herself, Chaka Khan! Here's Chaka and Aretha singing together in the 90's. Imagine if there was footage from this duet! What are your favorite Chaka songs? #DivaWeek

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Stephen Sondheim! Have you ever heard Aretha's versions of "Somewhere" from West Side Story? An original and alternate take from 1973 produced by Quincy Jones, and a new version/arrangement was recorded in 1995. www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2yK...

Name this award. Wrong answers only.

55 years ago today, 3 days after performing it at the Grammys, Aretha released her rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" b/w "A Brand New Me." It was an R&B #1, certified Gold, and earned Aretha another Grammy in 1972. More: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/12/04/d...

Released on this day in 1962: Aretha Franklin's sophomore album, 'The Electrifying Aretha Franklin.' What are your favorites from this album? Retrospective: the97.net/artists/aret... Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/the-elec...

Happy Birthday to the great Vanessa Williams! Did you know that Aretha covered "Save The Best For Last" in 1992 and "Colors of the Wind" multiple times over the years in concert? Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qmi... "Colors Of The Wind" live in 2013: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U6k...

Released on this day in 1974! Aretha's take on Bobby Womack's "I'm In Love" hit #1 on the R&B chart. An equally incredible alternate take was liberated from the vaults in 2007. 365daysofaretha.com/2024/02/25/i...

On this day in 2018, Aretha Franklin's granddaughter Victorie took a video of her grandmother at the keyboard, singing "Nessun Dorma." It remains the last publicly seen footage of the Queen of Soul.

On this day in 2018, Aretha Franklin's granddaughter Victorie took a video of her grandmother at the keyboard, singing "Nessun Dorma." It remains the last publicly seen footage of the Queen of Soul.

55 years ago today, Aretha took home her 4th consecutive Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, for "Don't Play That Song." But it was her unexpected rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" that really stole the show. Read more: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/12/04/d...

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Arif Mardin! Aretha and Arif's incredible and crucial work together spanned from 1967 all the way to 2006! Here they are in 2006 when Arif helped honor Aretha as she received an honorary doctor of music degree from Berklee College of Music, Arif's alma mater.

11 years ago today, Aretha Franklin delivered a knockout set at Newark, NJ's NJPAC. Watch clips from the show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=58tL...

On this day in 1972, just shy of a year after performing it on the Grammys stage, Aretha Franklin won a Grammy for her revelatory rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Read the full history behind Aretha's rendition: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/12/04/d...

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the singular Quincy Jones! Aretha and Quincy made magic together with 1973's 'Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky).' Listen to the album, and its many outtakes: open.spotify.com/playlist/3Yj...

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Aretha's big sister Erma Franklin! Erma sang with Aretha over the years and had her own successes as a solo act. She originated "Piece Of My Heart," which hit the top 10 in 1992 in the UK thanks to a Levi's commercial, even resulting in a music video!

On this day in 1969, Aretha Franklin won her second consecutive Grammy Award in the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category, for "Chain of Fools." She'd win the award again for the next 6 years.

Happy Birthday to the legendary Liza Minnelli! Who remembers when Liza and Aretha starred in a Snickers commercial back in 2010! As a bonus, listen to Liza cover Aretha's "Don't Let Me Lose This Dream" in 1969: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Nw...

On this day in 1970, Aretha Franklin recorded a transcendent rendition of "My Way," which didn't see the light of day until 2006. Is it better than Frank Sinatra's? 365daysofaretha.com/2019/12/12/d...

On this day in 1967, Aretha Franklin released her first Atlantic LP, 'I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You.' It rocketed her to the success that had eluded her for the last 6 years on Columbia. What are your favorites from this classic? Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/i-never-...

55 years ago today, Aretha Franklin concluded her triumphant 3-night run at Fillmore West. She found Ray Charles in the crowd, and dragged him onstage for a legendary reprise of "Spirit In The Dark." www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jUl...

55 years ago today, Aretha continued her triumphant 3-night run at Fillmore West. Watch her deliver a scorching, 9-minute rendition of "Dr. Feelgood": www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2x8...

55 years ago today, Aretha Franklin began a career-defining 3-night run at San Francisco's Fillmore West. Watch a clip from night 1, the only night she played piano instead of the electric piano. Listen to all 3 nights: open.spotify.com/album/4IK2Vg...

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Teena Marie! What are your favorite Teena records? Here's Teena paying tribute to Aretha in 2003. Watch her tell a brilliant Aretha story in 2010 that's incredibly touching, and also hysterical: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIAd...

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the great Bobby Womack! Not only did Bobby play guitar on Aretha's 1968 classic, 'Lady Soul,' she covered two Bobby classics: "That's The Way I Feel About Cha" and "I'm In Love." What are your favorites? More on "I'm In Love": 365daysofaretha.com/2024/02/25/i...

On this day in 1973, Aretha Franklin took home Grammy Awards for 'Young, Gifted & Black' and 'Amazing Grace'! Watch her present Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male alongside David Clayton Thomas.

On this day in 1974, Aretha Franklin took home her 7th consecutive Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance , Female for "Master Of Eyes," which didn't even make the album it hailed from! Read more: 365daysofaretha.com/2022/08/25/m...

51 years ago today, Aretha Franklin won her 8th consecutive Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female, for "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing." David Bowie presented her the award, and she performed the song that night. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Rh...

In 1968, the Grammy Awards were held on Leap Day, February 29th. Since it only comes around every 4 years, today we celebrate Aretha Franklin's first Grammy wins ever, for "Respect," in Best Rhythm and Blues Recording, and the inaugural award for Best R&B Solo Vocal Performance, Female.

65 years ago today, 18 year-old Aretha Franklin released her debut album, 'Aretha.' What are your favorites from Aretha's debut? Fun fact: Spike Lee's father, Bill Lee, played bass on the album. Essay on Aretha's stunning rendition of "Over The Rainbow": 365daysofaretha.com/2019/03/29/d...

At the 1997 Grammy Awards, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, and Stevie Wonder united to present Record of the Year.

The same night Aretha saved the Grammys, an appearance on Late Show with David Letterman aired, with Aretha performing her new single "A Rose Is Still A Rose." Full performance: youtu.be/SW77I7chlIA?...

40 years ago today, "Freeway Of Love" led Aretha to the winner's offramp, and a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female!