Aretha Franklin Archives: 01/2026

Aretha Franklin - Singer - 1967

Fighting for the last time at Muscle Shoals: The disaster session that gave Aretha Franklin her first hit

Almost derailed.

Jan 25, 2026

Freddie Mercury - 1977 - Musician - Queen - Publicity Photo - News Of The World - Christopher Hopper - Elektra Records

The singer Freddie Mercury said had “one of the best voices ever”

The most passion of anyone.

Jan 24, 2026

How many jazz albums have hit number one in the charts?

Did one prolific three album run prove output was the key to the 1960s?

Hat trick.

Jan 19, 2026

Aretha Frankin - 2014 - Singer

The Motown singer Aretha Franklin said did everything right: “The right groove”

Two legendary artists…

Jan 18, 2026

Aretha Franklin - Jennifer Hudson - Split

The singer Aretha Franklin wanted to portray her in a biopic, long before Jennifer Hudson got the gig

The ‘Queen of Soul’ had someone else in mind back in 2001.

Jan 14, 2026

Aretha Franklin - Singer - 1960s

Aretha Franklin’s 14 best covers of all time

The Beatles, Otis Redding, Adele and more

Jan 9, 2026

Robbie Robertson - The Band

The one cover of The Band Robbie Robertson called “a dream come true”

When two stars collide.

Jan 9, 2026

Carole King

The singer Carole King called the purest voices ever: “Utter joy”

Bound together by one song.

Callum MacHattie

Jan 7, 2026

Elton John - 2023 - Glastonbury

The performance Elton John called “the most amazing song”

The perfect amount of melody and taste.

Jan 1, 2026