The genius of Aretha Franklin

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This softpak Best Of features 15 famous Aretha Franklin tracks on 1CD, reflecting the full extent of her talent and exceptional voice. Includes "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)", "Respect", "Think", "Chain Of Fools", "I Say a Little Prayer", "Rock Steady" and even a cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water". To say that Aretha Franklin was one of the greatest American artists of all time is an understatement. Her multi-octave voice took millions of people around the world on a journey during an unrivalled career spanning six decades and earning the singer-songwriter every imaginable achievement and honor. The Queen of Soul received 18 Grammy Awards as well as several distinctions, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Medal of Arts. Franklin also received a special posthumous citation "for her indelible contribution to American music and culture over more than five decades" from the Pulitzer Prize jury. Franklin sold more than 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.