Aretha Franklin "Nessun Dorma" LIVE 1998

Aretha performs “My Shining Hour” in front of the Queen of England live on British TV back in 1980. 🎙 Watch the full video on the Aretha Franklin's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/d6mV_i96xYQ | Aretha Franklin

"When Franklin went into the New York City studio on Valentine’s Day to record 'Respect,' she was nowhere near the icon that she is today. Just as the civil rights and women’s liberation movements were taking America by storm, Franklin’s gender role-bending remake blew apart the original song’s message" -LIFETIME February, 1967: Aretha performs a cover of Otis Redding's song RESPECT. The rest is history ✨ Read more about the impact and influence of Aretha's most iconic track here: Aretha.lnk.to/

On this day in 1986, Aretha released her 3rd self titled record ARETHA! This album marked a vibrant comeback, pairing her powerhouse vocals with contemporary ’80s pop-R&B production. Featuring the hit singles “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Jimmy Lee,” and the Grammy-winning duet “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” with George Michael, the album reintroduced the Queen of Soul to a new generation of listeners. Revisit this record today at the link in stories! | Aretha Franklin