In 1961, Aretha Franklin released Aretha, her debut record. Although the album didn’t produce any big hits, it was the beginning of a career that would make Franklin one of the most respected and ...

"Jump to It" became Franklin's biggest pop hit since "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)," which ...

Even a famous crooner as well-loved and legendary as Aretha Franklin isn’t immune to career downturns. It happens to literally everyone in the music business. Back in 1987, the soul singer hadn’t ...

Aretha Franklin, born March 25, 1942, left an indelible mark on music, culture, and civil rights. Her voice—powerful, passionate, and unmistakable—redefined soul music and became a rallying cry for ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Aretha Franklin did not simply sing soul music. She carried it like a woman walking into church with a Bible in one hand and somebody’s broken heart in the other. Her voice had ...

The song peaked at No. 7 on the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 and just barely missed the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart.

On Aug. 27, 1985, “The Greatest Singer of All Time” released another classic track that became a top 10 and 15 hit in the United States and United Kingdom, respectively. Forty-one years ago today, two ...

Robert Downey Jr. Film, One of his 'Greatest,' Ranked Among the 'Best Thriller Movies of All Time' On this day, 59 years ago, ...