| Aretha Franklin | |
|---|---|
 Aretha Franklin performing in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Aretha Louise Franklin |
| Born | March 25, 1942 [1] Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, pianist |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, piano |
| Voice type(s) | Mezzo-soprano |
| Years active | 1956 – Present |
| Label(s) | Columbia (1960–1966) Atlantic (1967–1979) Arista (1980–2003) Aretha (2004–present) |
| Associated acts | The Sweet Inspirations, Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin, Cissy Houston, George Benson, George Michael, Michael McDonald, Mahalia Jackson, Julien Gobinet, Albertina Walker |
"My Country, Tis of Thee"
at the Presidential Inauguration, Tuesday, January 20 2009
"I Say a Little Prayer"
"RESPECT"
"Chain of Fools"
"You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman"
"Spanish Harlem"
"Think About what You're trying to do to Me"
"The Star Spangled Banner"
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