Aretha Franklin Vinyl Records

Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential vocalists of all time. She began her career as a child singing gospel music in her father's church and went on to become one of the most successful female musicians in history, selling over 75 million records worldwide and becoming the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Her standout albums include 1967's I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, 1968's Lady Soul, and 1972's Amazing Grace. Her biggest hit singles include "Respect" (1967), "Chain of Fools" (1968), "I Say a Little Prayer" (1968), and "Freeway of Love" (1985).

An interesting fact about Aretha Franklin is that she was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was also the first female artist to achieve 20 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the only artist to achieve the feat with a combination of pop, R&B, and gospel songs.