365 Days of Aretha Franklin
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Essays on every song in Aretha Franklin's catalog.
Celebrating the history and legacy of the Queen of Soul: historic performances, recording sessions, & more!
Essays on every song in Aretha Franklin's catalog.
Celebrating the history and legacy of the Queen of Soul: historic performances, recording sessions, & more!
Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, dedicated to raising awareness for this often silent and deadly form of cancer, which Aretha Franklin lost her life to in 2018.
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Educate yourself: www.worldpancreaticcancercoalition.org/world-pancre...
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, dedicated to raising awareness for this often silent and deadly form of cancer, which Aretha Franklin lost her life to in 2018.
Educate yourself: www.worldpancreaticcancercoalition.org/world-pancre...
Educate yourself: www.worldpancreaticcancercoalition.org/world-pancre...
What song(s) do you wish Aretha Franklin had covered?
November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
What song(s) do you wish Aretha Franklin had covered?
On this day in 1964, Aretha Franklin released her 6th studio album, 'Runnin' Out Of Fools,.' What are your favorites from this early-era Aretha LP?
Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/runnin-o...
Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/runnin-o...
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
On this day in 1964, Aretha Franklin released her 6th studio album, 'Runnin' Out Of Fools,.' What are your favorites from this early-era Aretha LP?
Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/runnin-o...
Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/runnin-o...
Released on this day in 1994, the soundtrack to 'Miracle On 34th Street' featuring a brand new rendition of "Joy To The World" by Aretha! Read about this rendition: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/12/20/d...
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Released on this day in 1994, the soundtrack to 'Miracle On 34th Street' featuring a brand new rendition of "Joy To The World" by Aretha! Read about this rendition: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/12/20/d...
Happy Birthday to the legendary Karen Clark-Sheard! Did you know that Aretha and Karen recorded a duet? Listen to 2011's "Faithful": www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S9u...
November 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Happy Birthday to the legendary Karen Clark-Sheard! Did you know that Aretha and Karen recorded a duet? Listen to 2011's "Faithful": www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S9u...
Aretha Franklin has been announced as a 2025 inductee to the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame!
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Aretha Franklin, Neil Young & More to Be Inducted Into Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Full List
Aretha Franklin, Neil Young & more will be inducted into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame in 2026: Full List
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November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Aretha Franklin has been announced as a 2025 inductee to the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame!
www.billboard.com/music/awards...
www.billboard.com/music/awards...
30 years ago today, the landmark, all-star soundtrack to 'Waiting To Exhale' was released, including Aretha's incredible "It Hurts Like Hell." What are your favorites from this classic?
Watch Aretha perform "It Hurts Like Hell": www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wm8...
Watch Aretha perform "It Hurts Like Hell": www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wm8...
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
30 years ago today, the landmark, all-star soundtrack to 'Waiting To Exhale' was released, including Aretha's incredible "It Hurts Like Hell." What are your favorites from this classic?
Watch Aretha perform "It Hurts Like Hell": www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wm8...
Watch Aretha perform "It Hurts Like Hell": www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wm8...
On this day in 1992, the soundtrack to Spike Lee's 'Malcolm X' was released, including Aretha Franklin's tremendous rendition of Donny Hathaway's "Someday We'll All Be Free," which plays during the film's credits.
Read about Aretha's cover: 365daysofaretha.com/2021/06/18/s...
Read about Aretha's cover: 365daysofaretha.com/2021/06/18/s...
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
On this day in 1992, the soundtrack to Spike Lee's 'Malcolm X' was released, including Aretha Franklin's tremendous rendition of Donny Hathaway's "Someday We'll All Be Free," which plays during the film's credits.
Read about Aretha's cover: 365daysofaretha.com/2021/06/18/s...
Read about Aretha's cover: 365daysofaretha.com/2021/06/18/s...
Released on this day in 2007, 'Jewels In The Crown: All-Star Duets With The Queen,' which compiled some of Aretha's classic duets, and two new duets with Fantasia and John Legend. What are your favorites?
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Stream & Purchase: song.link/JewelsInTheC...
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Released on this day in 2007, 'Jewels In The Crown: All-Star Duets With The Queen,' which compiled some of Aretha's classic duets, and two new duets with Fantasia and John Legend. What are your favorites?
Stream & Purchase: song.link/JewelsInTheC...
Stream & Purchase: song.link/JewelsInTheC...
'Amazing Grace' had its world premiere on this day in 2018 in New York City.
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Stream for free on Tubi: tubitv.com/movies/10002...
Purchase: amzn.to/4oLpaBc
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
'Amazing Grace' had its world premiere on this day in 2018 in New York City.
Stream for free on Tubi: tubitv.com/movies/10002...
Purchase: amzn.to/4oLpaBc
Stream for free on Tubi: tubitv.com/movies/10002...
Purchase: amzn.to/4oLpaBc
On this day in 1991, Aretha Franklin made an iconic appearance on Murphy Brown alongside Candice Bergen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vs1...
"Murphy Brown" and Aretha Franklin - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Season 4 - Episode 9
"The Queen of Soul" - 1991
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November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On this day in 1991, Aretha Franklin made an iconic appearance on Murphy Brown alongside Candice Bergen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vs1...
20 years ago today, Aretha Franklin was overcome with emotion as she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian award. Clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvjC...
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
20 years ago today, Aretha Franklin was overcome with emotion as she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian award. Clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvjC...
Released on this day in 1979 from 'La Diva,' "Half A Love" & "Only Star"! Neither song has ever been released on CD/digital. Listen to vinyl rips of both:
"Half A Love": www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYiQ...
"Only Star": www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2I2...
"Half A Love": www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYiQ...
"Only Star": www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2I2...
Aretha Franklin - Half A Love
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November 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Released on this day in 1979 from 'La Diva,' "Half A Love" & "Only Star"! Neither song has ever been released on CD/digital. Listen to vinyl rips of both:
"Half A Love": www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYiQ...
"Only Star": www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2I2...
"Half A Love": www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYiQ...
"Only Star": www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2I2...
On this day in 1961, Aretha Franklin was hard at work on her sophomore LP. in NYC. She recorded "I Told You So," "It's So Heartbreakin'," "Rough Lover," and "Hard Times."
Read about "I Told You So": 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/16/d...
Read about "I Told You So": 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/16/d...
I Told You So
Jazz, blues, and big band come together on this 1962 cut, with a killer vocal closing.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On this day in 1961, Aretha Franklin was hard at work on her sophomore LP. in NYC. She recorded "I Told You So," "It's So Heartbreakin'," "Rough Lover," and "Hard Times."
Read about "I Told You So": 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/16/d...
Read about "I Told You So": 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/16/d...
55 years ago today, Aretha Franklin recorded her transformative rendition of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "You're All I Need To Get By," later released as a single and 1 of 3 new songs on 1971's 'Aretha's Greatest Hits' LP. At least 22 takes exist. 4 have been released.
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
55 years ago today, Aretha Franklin recorded her transformative rendition of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "You're All I Need To Get By," later released as a single and 1 of 3 new songs on 1971's 'Aretha's Greatest Hits' LP. At least 22 takes exist. 4 have been released.
Aretha Franklin brought the crowd at Philharmonic Hall to their feet on this day in 1967. Review: www.nytimes.com/1967/10/30/a...
Aretha Franklin's Soul Singing Turns On Philharmonic Throng (Published 1967)
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October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Aretha Franklin brought the crowd at Philharmonic Hall to their feet on this day in 1967. Review: www.nytimes.com/1967/10/30/a...
On this day in 2014, David Ritz (who also co-authored Aretha's 1999 memoir) released his own Aretha Franklin biography, 'Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin.'
Purchase: amzn.to/3La4IeQ
Purchase: amzn.to/3La4IeQ
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
On this day in 2014, David Ritz (who also co-authored Aretha's 1999 memoir) released his own Aretha Franklin biography, 'Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin.'
Purchase: amzn.to/3La4IeQ
Purchase: amzn.to/3La4IeQ
39 years ago today, Aretha Franklin released 'Aretha,' adorned with a stunning drawing by Andy Warhol, one of his final works. The LP contained her duet with George Michael. What are your favorites from this LP?
Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-1...
Stream and purchase: song.link/Aretha1986
Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-1...
Stream and purchase: song.link/Aretha1986
October 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
39 years ago today, Aretha Franklin released 'Aretha,' adorned with a stunning drawing by Andy Warhol, one of his final works. The LP contained her duet with George Michael. What are your favorites from this LP?
Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-1...
Stream and purchase: song.link/Aretha1986
Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-1...
Stream and purchase: song.link/Aretha1986
On this day in 1973, Aretha Franklin released her classic "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)," written by the one and only Stevie Wonder.
Read the history behind this hit, watch performances, and hear the demo: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/07/16/d...
Read the history behind this hit, watch performances, and hear the demo: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/07/16/d...
October 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
On this day in 1973, Aretha Franklin released her classic "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)," written by the one and only Stevie Wonder.
Read the history behind this hit, watch performances, and hear the demo: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/07/16/d...
Read the history behind this hit, watch performances, and hear the demo: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/07/16/d...
30 years ago today 'Tapestry Revisited' was released, paying tribute to @carolekingofficial.bsky.social's landmark LP. Aretha Franklin joined forces with Bebe and Cece Winans for "You've Got A Friend." Watch footage from the session and hear their rendition: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY98...
Bebe & Cece Winans featuring Aretha Franklin - You've Got a Friend 4K*
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Bebe & Cece Winans featuring Aretha Franklin - "You've Got a Friend"
Introduction by song producer Arif Mardin.
*Video upscaled to 4K
From the laserdisc video documentary of the…
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October 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
30 years ago today 'Tapestry Revisited' was released, paying tribute to @carolekingofficial.bsky.social's landmark LP. Aretha Franklin joined forces with Bebe and Cece Winans for "You've Got A Friend." Watch footage from the session and hear their rendition: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY98...
Aretha Franklin released her cover of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" on this day in 1986! It was produced by Keith Richards who played on the track alongside Ronnie Wood. Whoopi Goldberg also co-stars in the video.
Watch the video & stream the remixes: song.link/ArethaJumpin...
Watch the video & stream the remixes: song.link/ArethaJumpin...
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Aretha Franklin released her cover of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" on this day in 1986! It was produced by Keith Richards who played on the track alongside Ronnie Wood. Whoopi Goldberg also co-stars in the video.
Watch the video & stream the remixes: song.link/ArethaJumpin...
Watch the video & stream the remixes: song.link/ArethaJumpin...
On this day in 1974, Aretha Franklin released "Without Love," written by her sister Carolyn. It's the only song from 1974's 'With Everything I Feel In Me' available on streaming/digital.
Listen & download: song.link/ArethaWithou...
Listen & download: song.link/ArethaWithou...
October 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On this day in 1974, Aretha Franklin released "Without Love," written by her sister Carolyn. It's the only song from 1974's 'With Everything I Feel In Me' available on streaming/digital.
Listen & download: song.link/ArethaWithou...
Listen & download: song.link/ArethaWithou...
Celebrating the memory of Tom Dowd on what would have been his 100th birthday! Tom worked with Aretha as engineer and producer from 1967-1974, helping craft many of her classics. Watch Tom alongside Aretha and her sister Carolyn, work out "Ain't No Way" in the studio: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvtC...
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Celebrating the memory of Tom Dowd on what would have been his 100th birthday! Tom worked with Aretha as engineer and producer from 1967-1974, helping craft many of her classics. Watch Tom alongside Aretha and her sister Carolyn, work out "Ain't No Way" in the studio: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvtC...
On this day in 2003, Aretha was honored at the BET Walk of Fame by a slew of names from Chaka Khan and Pastor Shirley Caesar to Alicia Keys and Norah Jones. Aretha closed the show with a knockout medley and this moment:
October 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
On this day in 2003, Aretha was honored at the BET Walk of Fame by a slew of names from Chaka Khan and Pastor Shirley Caesar to Alicia Keys and Norah Jones. Aretha closed the show with a knockout medley and this moment:
On this day in 2014, Aretha Franklin released 'Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics.' What are your favorites from Aretha's final album?
Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-f...
Retrospective: andrewmartone.substack.com/p/reckoning-...
Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-f...
Retrospective: andrewmartone.substack.com/p/reckoning-...
October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On this day in 2014, Aretha Franklin released 'Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics.' What are your favorites from Aretha's final album?
Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-f...
Retrospective: andrewmartone.substack.com/p/reckoning-...
Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-f...
Retrospective: andrewmartone.substack.com/p/reckoning-...