In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Aretha Franklin

Born: 1942. Died: 2018. Lived in: United States
Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer and songwriter. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at the church of her father, minister C. L. Franklin's church. In 1960, at the age of 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records but only achieving modest success. Following her signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", "Spanish Harlem" and "Think". By the end of the 1960s decade she had gained the title "The Queen of Soul".

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Aretha Franklin : Arrangements for Treble Voices

Sing the songs of the Queen of Soul! "Respect" - You'll bring down the house with this high-powered sizzler! The 1967 #1 hit by Aretha Franklin is a great showcase for a special soloist. "Think" - This is one of Aretha's iconic songs and always listed as one of the greatest pop & R&B songs of all time. This arrangement stays true to the style and allows your students a chance to dig into this important style. "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" - Carole King wrote it and Aretha Franklin first recorded it - that is what we call pop music royalty. This song has been covered by other female singers who fall into the pop music royalty category including Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and Mary J. Blige. Now its time for your women to take ownership of this R&B classic and experience the power of this great song.

Songlist: Respect, Queen of Soul (A Salute to Aretha Franklin), Think, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Aretha Franklin : You're the Voice: Aretha Franklin

Ten classics arranged for voice, piano and guitar, as performed and recorded by the legendary Aretha Franklin. The accompanying CD includes full backings for each song, professionally arranged to recreate the sounds of the original recordings. Songs: (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman * A Deeper Love * Chain of Fools * Do Right Woman, Do Right Man * Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) * I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Loved You) * I Say a Little Prayer * Respect * Think * Who's Zoomin' Who?

Aretha Franklin : Aretha Franklin

20 classics from the Queen of Soul arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Songs include: Ain't No Way - Chain of Fools - Do Right Woman Do Right Man - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) - I Say a Little Prayer - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Respect - Rock Steady - Save Me - Think - Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) - and more!

Songlist: Think, Since You've Been Gone (Sweet, Sweet Baby), Do Right Woman Do Right Man, I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You), A Rose Is Still A Rose, Rock Steady, Respect, Dr. Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business), Save Me, Baby, I Love You, Ain't No Way, The House That Jack Built, Chain Of Fools, Don't Play That Song (You Lied), Freeway Of Love, I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me), I Say A Little Prayer, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Spanish Harlem, Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)

Jennifer Hudson : Respect

A dozen timeless hits sung by Aretha Franklin as presented in the 2021 hit movie Respect starring Jennifer Hudson, in arrangements for piano, voice and guitar. Includes: Ain't No Way - Chain of Fools - Do Right Woman Do Right Man - Dr. Feelgood (Love Is a Serious Business) - Here I Am (Singing My Way Home) - I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) - I Say a Little Prayer - (You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman - Respect - Since You've Been Gone (Sweet, Sweet Baby) - Spanish Harlem - Think.

Songlist: Think, Since You've Been Gone (Sweet, Sweet Baby), Do Right Woman Do Right Man, I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You), Respect, Dr. Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business), Ain't No Way, Chain Of Fools, Here I Am (Singing My Way Home), I Say A Little Prayer, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Spanish Harlem

Individual Folios

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Kirby Shaw : (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Carole King wrote it and Aretha Franklin first recorded it--that is what we call pop music royalty. This song has been covered by other female singers who fall into the pop music royalty category including Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and Mary J. Blige. Now its time for your women to take ownership of this R&B classic and experience the power of this great song.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Carole King Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Greg Gilpin : Chain of Fools

Oh, baby! Aretha Franklin move on over! Greg's arrangement is just as funky and full as can be. Great solo feature, too.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Don Covay Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Kirby Shaw : Climbin' Higher Mountains

Recorded by Aretha Franklin, this soulful arrangement will bring the house down! Performance time: Approx. 2:45.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental Pak (Parts for Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Cuitar, Bass and Drums).

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Kirby Shaw : Climbing Higher Mountains

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Alan Billingsley : Jump

This hot Aretha Franklin hit was first heard in the 1976 film Sparkle, and featured again in the remake starring Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Curtis Mayfield Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Roger Emerson : Queen of Soul (A Salute to Aretha Franklin)

The first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of Time Magazine's Top 100 of the Century... for Aretha Franklin the accolades go on and on. The music that electrified a generation still has the power to move audiences today. This 5-minute medley features four top Aretha Franklin hits: You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Respect, I Say a Little Prayer, Think. Available separately: SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance time: Approx. 5:00.

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Roger Emerson : Respect

You'll bring down the house with this high-powered sizzler! The 1967 #1 hit by Aretha Franklin is a great showcase for a special soloist.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (Combo) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Patrick McAlexander : Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

"Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" was recorded by Aretha Franklin. A modern feminist anthem, it was written by Eurythmics members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart and featured on both Eurythmics' Be Yourself Tonight (1985) and Franklin's Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985) albums.

Arranger: Patrick McAlexander Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Mark Brymer : Think

From the undisputed Queen of Soul, this is one of Aretha's iconic songs and always listed as one of the greatest pop & R&B songs of all time. This arrangement stays true to the style with a refresh by Adam Lambert and allows your students a chance to dig into this R&B classic.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Ted White Performed By: Aretha Franklin