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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Released on this day in 2002, 'The Queen In Waiting.' This collection liberated 6 unreleased cuts from her Columbia years, included a new poem from Nikki Giovani, and featured testimonials from Beyoncé, Patti LaBelle, Janet Jackson, Erykah Badu, and Jill Scott.

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy Birthday Jermaine Dupri! Jermaine worked on "Here We Go Again" and "Every Lil' Bit Hurts" on 1998's 'A Rose Is Still A Rose.' He often recalls what Aretha taught him about producing.

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy heavenly birthday to the Genius of Soul, Ray Charles! Here's Aretha and Ray during their legendary, spontaneous "Spirit In The Dark" reprise at the Fillmore West in 1971. What are your favorite Ray records?

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy Birthday to the great Faith Hill! Did you know that there's an Aretha Franklin-Faith Hill duet in the vault? Here's Aretha and Faith in 2006 for inStyle Magazine.

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

'So Damn Happy' was released on this day in 2003, with contributions from Troy Taylor, Mary J. Blige, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis! What's your top 2 from this Aretha LP? Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/so-damn-...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Happy Birthday to the one and only Ms. Jennifer Hudson! From American Idol to the UNCF Tribute to the BET Honors to 'Respect' to The Jennifer Hudson Show and beyond, Jennifer has made carrying Aretha's legacy a focal point. Here's Jennifer and Aretha back in 2015:

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the King of Soul, Mr. Otis Redding! Of course we think "Respect" when we think Otis and Aretha, but did you know that Aretha's 1962 version of "Try A Little Tenderness" inspired Otis' version? Read more: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/03/d...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

OTD in 1979, Aretha Franklin released 'La Diva,' her final album on Atlantic Records. Produced by Van McCoy and maligned as a straight disco record, the album yielded no hits, but contains some scorchers. What are your favorites from 'La Diva'? Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/la-diva/

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Birthday to the Queen of Latin Pop Ms. Gloria Estefan!

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Happy Birthday to the one and only Yolanda Adams, who has honored Aretha on numerous occasions over the years, including this moment at the 2011 Grammy Awards:

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

RIP to the singular Dolly Parton... a once in a generation talent. In her honor, here is a rare live recording of Aretha performing "I Will Always Love You" in 1995.

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

OTD in 1975, Aretha Franklin released "Mr D.J. (5 for the D.J.)" and "As Long As You Are There" from 'You.' 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/13/d...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Recorded on this day in 1972: "Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)" the Aretha Franklin x Quincy Jones record that was the album's first single, didn't make the final track list, and then won a Grammy. The full story: 365daysofaretha.com/2022/08/25/m...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Aretha Franklin released 'Spirit In The Dark' OTD in 1970! What's your top 3 from this Aretha break-up album? Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/spirit-i... Pitchfork Retrospective: pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

45 years ago today, Aretha Franklin released 'Love All The Hurt Away'! She worked with Arif Mardin, Toto, George Benson, Rev. James Cleveland, and more. What's your top 2 from 'Love All The Hurt Away'? Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/love-all... Retrospective the97.net/then/retrosp...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

OTD in 1970, Aretha Franklin recorded Elton John's "Border Song (Holy Moses)." Every time Elton performed the song during his farewell tour, he dedicated it to Aretha. Watch them perform it together in 1993.

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

44 years ago today, in Germany, the very first CDs were produced and they changed everything! Did you know that in 1998, DJs received rose-shaped promo CDs for Aretha Franklin's "A Rose Is Still A Rose"? They even came with real rose petals in the case. 🌹💿

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Mary J. Blige released 'Mary' on this day in 1999, featuring a duet with Aretha, "Don't Waste Your Time," which earned a Grammy nomination! Here's a photo from the studio session. Mary talked about the session earlier this year: youtu.be/0MFRHpsIiCA?...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Today we remember and honor Aretha Franklin, as we mark the 8th anniversary of her passing. How are you celebrating the memory of Aretha today? Cue up some Aretha in your headphones, speakers, and pink Cadillacs! Read the history of Aretha and her music: 365daysofaretha.com/ree-sources/

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

'Respect' starring Jennifer Hudson premiered on this day in 2021! What's your favorite moment from the film?

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Aretha Franklin recorded her immense rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on this day in 1970! She'd deliver a stunning performance at the 1971 Grammys (below), top the R&B charts in '71 and win a Grammy for it in '72. Read all about it: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/12/04/d...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

#3! Aretha Franklin released her third album, 'The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin' on this day in 1962! Included is a cover of "Try A Little Tenderness," which inspired Otis Redding's classic 1966 cover. Read more: 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/03/d...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Released on this day in 1963, Aretha Franklin's fourth LP 'Laughing On The Outside,' which contains a "Skylark" that had other singers running for the hills. What are your favorites from 'Laughing On The Outside'? Essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/laughing...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Aretha Franklin performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl on this day in 2015! Watch her perform the hits, and a few gems like "If Ever I Would Leave You" from 1963's 'Laughing On The Outside': www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7VA... Official show page: sbbowl.com/concerts/are...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

You can only keep one Aretha Franklin album produced by Luther Vandross... 'Jump To It' or 'Get It Right'?

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Happy Birthday to the great President Barack Obama!

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

'Aretha Arrives' was released on this day in 1967! Aretha's second Atlantic LP yielded just one hit, the classic "Baby, I Love You!' Read essays on "Prove It," "You Are My Sunshine," and "Going Down Slow": 365daysofaretha.com/tag/aretha-a...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"Baby, I Love You" and "Going Down Slow" were released as a single on this day in 1967! On "Going Down Slow," "Aretha upends this blues record... and makes it a tremendous personal statement, just like the blues is supposed to be.

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

30 years ago today, Aretha Franklin's "It Hurts Like Hell" was released as the 6th single from 'Waiting to Exhale.' RT if you think it needed a music video!

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

"Here We Go Again," released OTD in 1998, was written and produced by Jermaine Dupri, Trey Lorenz and Trina Broussard, and produced by JD and Manuel Seal. The remixes, featuring new vocals from Aretha, hit #1 on the Billboard Dance chart. Morales remix: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEg9...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

On this day in 1963, Aretha began work on 'Laughing On The Outside.' She recorded "Ol' Man River," "Where Are You?," "Laughing On The Outside," and a rendition of "Skylark" that had other singers running scared. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyHz...

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Aretha Franklin - Skylark (Live)

The best version of her singing it... Copyright Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism,…

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

"Angel" & Sister From Texas" were released on this day in 1973! "The song had wings," Aretha would later say of "Angel," written by her younger sister, Carolyn. 365daysofaretha.com/2019/04/25/d...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the singular Judy Garland! Aretha loved Judy, covering her many times over the years, including "Over The Rainbow" on her 1961 debut album. Of Judy, Aretha said, "this woman was soul personified." 365daysofaretha.com/tag/judy-gar...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Released on this day in 1989, Aretha Franklin & Whitney Houston converged on "It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be," co-written by Diane Warren. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhvp...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Levi Stubbs, born 90 years ago today! Listen to them sizzle on 1982's "I Wanna Make It Up To You" www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRkR...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

In honor of Peabo Bryson, here is rare audio of him performing "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" with Aretha Franklin in 1989 at Radio City Music Hall. youtu.be/AotXaXbc84I

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Aretha Franklin & Peabo Bryson "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me" LIVE 1989 Radio City Music Hall NYC

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

On this day in 1985, Aretha Franklin took the onramp to the "Freeway Of Love," the lead single from 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' Revisit the music video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_p...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the gentle giant, Curtis Mayfield! 2026 marks 50 years since Curtis and Aretha converged on 'Sparkle.' What are your favorite Curtis songs?

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A magnanimous loss. RIP to the tremendous Peabo Bryson. Aretha loved singing with Peabo, and did so many times over the years. Listen to them duet on "Tonight I Celebrate My Love" in Atlantic City: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8zQ...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

On this day in 1972, Aretha Franklin released 'Amazing Grace.' What are your top 2 from Aretha's game-changing gospel classic? Song essays: 365daysofaretha.com/tag/amazing-... 33 1/3 book: amzn.to/4uvcl0Y Retrospective: the97.net/music/aretha... Watch on Tubi: tubitv.com/movies/10002...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Happy Birthday to the Empress of Soul, Ms. Gladys Knight! What are your favorite Gladys songs? Watch Aretha do her Gladys impression in 1976: www.youtube.com/shorts/GwIsI...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

50 years ago today: Aretha Franklin. Curtis Mayfield. 'Sparkle.' What's your top 2 from this 1976 classic? New essay on the immense "Something He Can Feel": 365daysofaretha.com/2026/05/27/s...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Happy Birthday to the legendary André 3000! His production of "Nothing Compares 2 U" is the final song on Aretha's final studio album. Here's a rare shot of them in the studio (thanks to David Nathan!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q63S...

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

On this day in 1969, Aretha Franklin recorded "Honest I Do" and "When This Battle Is Over," two incredible songs that ended up on 1970's 'Spirit In The Dark.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSpd...

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Honest I Do

Provided to YouTube by Rhino Atlantic Honest I Do · Aretha Franklin Spirit in the Dark ℗ 1970 Atlantic Recording Corp. Piano, Vocals: Aretha Franklin Producer: Arif Mardin Additional Keyboards:…

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Happy Birthday to the great Lenny Kravitz! What are your favorite Lenny songs? Watch Aretha and Lenny jam out to "Think" in 2009. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gstq...

365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Happy Birthday to the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill! Here's Aretha and Lauryn (and baby Zion and Lauryn's mom) in the studio working on "A Rose Is Still A Rose." What are your top 3 Ms. Hill songs?

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365 Days of Aretha Franklin @365daysofaretha.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Happy Birthday to the Godmother of Soul, Ms. Patti LaBelle! What are your top 3 Patti songs?