Today is the birthday of the one and only Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin (also BPS founder birthday twin). Let's face it the Queen has hits and they still knock. Here are some of our favorites (no particular order).
Respect
This song was written and recorded by another great artist Otis Redding (listen to his version) in 1965 and Auntie recorded in 1967.
Young, Gifted, and Black
Written by the legendary Nina Simone in memory of her friend Loraine Hansberry. This song has been recorded by Donnie Hathaway but Aretha put her magic on it as well.