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,