Listen To Aretha Franklin's Career-Spanning Interview With
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The Queen of Soul discusses her music, including her classic hit "Respect," her career and how she spends her time.
The Queen of Soul discusses her music, including her classic hit Respect, her career and how she spends her time.
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Aretha Franklin on why she'll never stop singing
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Aretha Franklin - Aretha Now (Full Album) [Official Video]
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Aretha Franklin career-spanning box set now available in July - Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia
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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin (2001 interview)
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The FBI Investigated Aretha Franklin For 20 Years
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Aretha Franklin career-spanning box set now available in July - Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia
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Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul,' dies - WTOP News
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Aretha Franklin - Somewhere (Alternate Version) [Official Audio]
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