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THE LIFE OF THE QUEEN OF SOUL

By Elisenda Llobera

  • BIRTH of the Queen of the Soul

    BIRTH of the Queen of the Soul
    Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 25.
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    THE LIFE OF ARETHA FRANKLIN

  • Beginnings

    Beginnings
    She started performing in churches.

  • "Songs of Faith"

    "Songs of Faith"
    Franklin released her first album, called "Songs of Faith", recorded at her father's church when she was 14 years old. "Songs of Faith"

  • Wedding

    Wedding
    Franklin married her manager, Ted White.

  • Aretha (first album)

    Aretha (first album)
    Franklin released her first album for Columbia Records. "Aretha"

  • Atlantic Records

    Atlantic Records
    Franklin signed with Atlantic Records. Several classic songs immediately followed, including "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and "Chain of Fools."
    "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"

  • "Respect"

    "Respect"
    Franklin recorded "Respect", the song that represents her. With this hymn Aretha won two Grammys and made her an international star. "Respect"

  • "Amazing Grace"

    "Amazing Grace"
    A live gospel album, "Amazing Grace," was released. It sold more than 2 million copies and is among Franklin's biggest hits. "Amazing Grace"

  • Inauguration of Jimmy Carter

    Inauguration of Jimmy Carter
    Franklin sang "God Bless America" at the inauguration of Jimmy Carter. "God Bless America"

  • "The Blues Brothers"

    "The Blues Brothers"
    The film comedy "The Blues Brothers" was released, with Franklin appearing and singing "Think" in one of the film's most popular scenes. "Think"

  • "Freeway of Love"

    "Freeway of Love"
    "Freeway of Love" became her first top 10 hit in more than a decade. "Freeway of Love"

  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
    Franklin became the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

  • Kennedy Center Honors

    Kennedy Center Honors
    Aretha was the youngest person ever chosen for the Kennedy Center Honors.

  • National Medal of Arts and Humanities Award

    National Medal of Arts and Humanities Award
    She received the National Medal of Arts and Humanities Award from President Bill Clinton.

  • Presidential Medal of Freedom

    Presidential Medal of Freedom
    President George Bush presented her with the 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civil award.

  • Last Grammy Award

    Last Grammy Award
    Franklin won her last Grammy Award (her 18th) for Best Gospel Performance for "Never Gonna Break My Faith" with Mary J. Blige. She is also a Grammy Lifetime Achievement and a Living Legend award. "Never Gonna Break My Faith"

  • Inauguration of Barack Obama

    Inauguration of Barack Obama
    Franklin sang "My Country", "Tis of Thee" at the inauguration of Barack Obama. "My Country","Tis of Thee"

  • Cover of "Rolling in the Deep"

    Cover of "Rolling in the Deep"
    Aretha Franklin did a cover of "Rolling in the Deep", one of Adele's songs. This cover had a lot of success. "Rolling in the Deep"

  • Aretha Franklin's retirement

    Aretha Franklin's retirement
    She announced her retirement in an interview with "The Guardian"magazine. She also pointed out that her disappearance would not be immediate, before leaving the stage, she would premiere with Stevie Wonder her last album.

  • DEATH of the Queen of Soul

    DEATH of the Queen of Soul
    Died at age 76, in Detroit, of pancreatic cancer.