In 1967, legendary musician Aretha Franklin released her first No. 1 hit — "Respect." The song is widely considered one of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In addition to being a maternal figure to Hudson, the Memphis-born icon has long been the Queen of Soul to music lovers around the ...

Aretha Franklin has been named the greatest singer of the rock era in a new Rolling Stone poll. The 66-year-old, who is known as the Queen Of Soul, reportedly beat Ray Charles to the top spot, with ...

Aretha Franklin's 1967 rendition of "Respect" transcended music, becoming a powerful anthem for the Civil Rights and Women's ...

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 ...

Aretha Franklin took time off from touring and singing in December 2010 and underwent a surgical procedure to treat a still-unnamed illness. But as the Queen of Soul proved this weekend, she's back ...