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The essential Aretha Franklin records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Lady SoulAretha FranklinStart here
Lady Soul
A run of near-perfect soul singles gathered into one essential set, sung with unmatched power and feeling. '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' is a high point. Peak Aretha.
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2Amazing GraceAretha FranklinEssential
Amazing Grace
A towering live gospel album, the best-selling of her career. Powerful and historic. A landmark.
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3I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love YouAretha FranklinClassic
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
The album where Aretha found her voice at Atlantic, fusing gospel fire with secular soul on 'Respect' and the title track. Raw, commanding and historic. The Queen of Soul announces herself.
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4Young, Gifted and BlackAretha FranklinClassic
Young, Gifted and Black
A soulful, mature peak of gospel-charged R&B. Powerful and acclaimed. A high point.
Essential Aretha Franklin tracks
- Respect from I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You · on Best Songs of the 1960s, Best Soul & R&B Songs of All Time
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.