the album aretha in 1961. in 1966, aretha signed with atlantic records. in 1967, the album i never loved a man the way i love you was released. of this period, the all-music guide wrote, franklin had become one of the biggest international recording stars in all of pop. in 1968, dr. martin luther king jr. himself presented her with a special award for inspiring so many americans with her music. franklin s success continued throughout the 70s, and as she branched out to work with notable producers such as curtis mayfield and quincy jones. her string of top charting hits during the decade included call me, don t play that song for me, spanish harlem, bridge
which released the album aretha in 1961. 1967, the album i will never love the man the way i love you was released. of this period, the all music guy wrote in the late 60s. franklin has became one of the biggest stars in all of top. 1968, dr. martin luther king presented her with the award where so many americans enjoyed her music. as she worked with notable producer such as curtis mayfield and quincy jones. her string of top charting hits during the decade including call me, don t play that song for me, spanish harlem,
light went out in the world today, yet somehow leaves it brighter for having burned and richer and more soulful and more serene. aretha franklin, she died today at 76. her voice could soar to the heavens and raise us up there with it. that was a miracle but wasn t the only one. so was her life s journey and how it became the soundtrack to moments that changed us all, whether on the national stage or even on a local dance floor with someone we loved. in a moment, two people who knew her well and loved her, first, let s hear from 360 s randi kaye. aretha franklin. [applause] don t play that song for me reporter: long before she became the queen of soul she was