Aretha Franklin Biography: Life and Career of the Soul Singer

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton

Born March 25th, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha Franklin started off as gospel singer. After signing to Columbia Records, she found success with R&B and pop tunes such as "Respect" and "(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman". Though her best-selling album was 1972's "Amazing Grace", Franklin has continued to gain success and make her mark in music with her soulful voice and powerful performances. In this http://www.WatchMojo.com video, we take a look at the life and career of American soul singer, Aretha Franklin. read more...