Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer and pianist. She began her career as a child singing gospel music. At the age of 18, she embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records. Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", "Chain of Fools", "Think" and "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Women" and many others. By the end 1960's she was being called "The Queen of Soul".
In 1979 Franklin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, also, her voice declared a Michigan "natural resource" in 1985, and became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Franklin received an honorary degree from Harvard University in 2014, as well as honorary doctorates in music from Princeton University, 2012.
Aretha Franklin number one singles between 1967-1971:
- I Never Loved a Man The Way I Love You 1967
- Respect 1967
- Baby I Love You 1967
- Chain of Fools 1967
- Sweet Sweet Baby Since you've Gone 1968
- Think 1968
- Share Your Love with Me 1969
- Call Me 1970
- Don't Play That Song You Lied 1970
- Bridge Over Troubled Water 1971
In memory of Aretha Louise Franklin here's a 1970's makeup look I created to celebrate the life of The Queen of Soul. Rest In Peace. Thanks for watching!
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