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's gospel-infused version of "Respect," originally written and recorded by Otis Redding, became her biggest, most acclaimed hit. She arranged the music herself and had her sisters sing the "sock it to me" background vocals. In this photo, Franklin performs in the UK in 1970.
