Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. American bass guitarist Jerry Jemmott during the recording session of Aretha Franklin's studio version of song 'The Weight' which ...

A 1967 classic by Aretha Franklin took the top spot on a list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time." The track also marks a major personal record for Franklin after it became her No. 1 best-selling ...

Aretha Franklin Performs "Respect" at the 2009 A Capitol Fourth. Aretha Franklin Performs "Respect" at the 2009 A Capitol Fourth recorded live from the United States Capitol.

As a music-minded youngster growing up in the Baptist Church, it was easy for Anthony Parnther to become enchanted with Aretha Franklin. Today, the conductor and musician says the late Detroit singer ...