As the legendary singer turns 70, TIME looks back on the highs and lows of her extraordinary career.
Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul Turns 70
As the legendary singer turns 70, TIME looks back on the highs and lows of her extraordinary career.
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Franklin gestures during a recording session in 1967. Her first single with Atlantic was a blues ballad, “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You),” which showcased her strength in gospel music. It went on to become the first big commercial hit of her career.
