Aretha Franklin discography

Aretha Franklin discography
Franklin performing at President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009
Studio albums	38
Soundtrack albums	1
Live albums	6
Compilation albums	64
Singles	131

This discography documents the releases of albums and singles by Aretha Franklin. Widely regarded as the "Queen of Soul", she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling R&B female artists of all time. ^[1] Billboard ranks her as the 34th Greatest Artist of all time. ^[2] Franklin has scored 73 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, the most among women for nearly 50 years until Nicki Minaj passed her in 2017. ^[3] Billboard listed her as the 41st Top Gospel Artist of the 2010s. ^[2] She has accumulated 20 No. 1 hits on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Amazing Grace remains the biggest-selling live gospel album of all time, being certified 2× Platinum in the US. ^{[4] [5]} According to RIAA database, Franklin has sold 16.5 million albums and singles in the US (based on certifications). ^[6]

She is ranked first among female vocalists with the most Billboard chart hits during the rock era (1955–2012) with a total of 88 according to Joel Whitburn's Record Research. In total cumulative weeks, Franklin is the seventh most successful female artist on the Billboard 200 with a total of 995 cumulative weeks on the chart behind Rihanna, Whitney Houston, Adele, Madonna, Barbra Streisand and Taylor Swift.

Albums

Studio albums

Album	Year	Peak chart positions										Sales	Certifications	Record label
		US [7]	US R&B /HH [8]	AUS [9] [10] [11]	CAN [12]	FRA [13]	GER [14]	NL [15]	NZ [16]	SWI [17]	UK [18]
Aretha	1961	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
The Electrifying Aretha Franklin	1962	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
The Tender, the Moving, the Swinging Aretha Franklin		69	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Laughing on the Outside	1963	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington	1964	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Runnin' Out of Fools		84	9	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yeah	1965	101	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	93	—
Soul Sister	1966	132	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Take It Like You Give It	1967	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You		2	1	—	2	—	—	—	—	—	36		RIAA: Gold [19]	Atlantic
Aretha Arrives		5	1	—	18	—	—	—	—	—	—
Lady Soul	1968	2	1	—	—	—	18	—	—	—	25		RIAA: Gold [19]
Aretha Now		3	1	—	12	—	26	—	—	—	6		RIAA: Gold [19]
Soul '69	1969	15	1	—	15	—	—	—	—	—	9
Soft and Beautiful		—	29	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
This Girl's in Love with You	1970	17	2	8	18	—	—	—	—	—	—			Atlantic
Spirit in the Dark		25	2	25		—	—	—	—	—	—
Young, Gifted and Black	1972	11	2	53	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		RIAA: Gold [19]
Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky)	1973	30	2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Let Me in Your Life	1974	14	1	88	15	—	—	—	—	—	—
With Everything I Feel in Me		57	6	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
You	1975	83	9	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Sweet Passion	1977	49	6	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Almighty Fire	1978	63	12	—	63	—	—	—	—	—	—
La Diva	1979	146	25	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Aretha	1980	47	6	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Arista
Love All the Hurt Away	1981	36	4	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Jump to It	1982	23	1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		RIAA: Gold [19]
Get It Right	1983	36	4	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Who's Zoomin' Who?	1985	13	3	15	13	—	46	50	6	21	49		RIAA: Platinum [19] BPI: Silver [20] MC: Platinum [21] RMNZ: Gold [22]
Aretha	1986	32	7	33	56	—	45	60	20	23	51		RIAA: Gold [19] MC: Gold [21]
Through the Storm	1989	55	21	108	71	—	61	—	—	19	46
What You See Is What You Sweat	1991	153	28	164	56	—	—	—	—	26	—	US: 179,000 [23]
A Rose Is Still a Rose	1998	30	7	173	—	59	—	—	—	36	—	US: 294,000 [24]	RIAA: Gold [19]
So Damn Happy	2003	33	11	—	—	106	—	—	—	—	—	US: 304,000 [25]
This Christmas, Aretha	2008	102	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			DMI
Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love	2011	54	15	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Aretha
Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics	2014	13	3	30	—	44	—	—	32	30	32			RCA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums

Album	Year	Peak chart positions					Certifications	Record label
		US [7]	US R&B /HH [8]	CAN [12]	HUN [26]	JP [27]
Songs of Faith	1965	—	—	—	—	—		Checker
Aretha in Paris	1968	13	2	14	—	—		Atlantic
Aretha Live at Fillmore West	1971	7	1	18	—	191	RIAA: Gold [19]
Amazing Grace	1972	7	2	23	—	42	RIAA: 2× Platinum [19]
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism	1987	106	25	—	—	—		Arista
Gospel Greats	1999	—	—	—	—	—		Atlantic
Don't Fight the Feeling: Live at Fillmore West(with King Curtis)	2005	—	—	—	—	157		Rhino
Oh Me Oh My: Aretha Live in Philly, 1972	2007	—	—	—	40	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Soundtrack albums

Album	Year	Peak chart positions			Certifications	Record label
		US [7]	US R&B /HH [8]	CAN [12]
Sparkle	1976	18	1	58	RIAA: Gold [19]	Atlantic

Compilation albums

Album	Year	Peak chart positions											Sales	Certifications	Record label
		US [7]	US R&B /HH [8]	AUS [10]	BEL (WA) [28]	CAN [12]	FRA [13]	GER [14]	HUN [26]	NL [15]	NZ [16]	UK [18]
Take a Look	1967	173	22	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits		94	10	—	—	—	—	—	30	—	—	—
Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits Volume II	1968	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Aretha's Gold	1969	18	1	—	—	22	—	—	—	—	—	—		ARIA: Gold [29]	Atlantic
Today I Sing the Blues		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
Aretha's Greatest Hits	1971	19	3	—	—	27	—	—	—	—	—	—			Atlantic
In the Beginning: The World of Aretha Franklin 1960–1967	1972	160	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
The Best of Aretha Franklin	1973	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Atlantic
Ten Years of Gold	1976	135	29	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
The Legendary Queen of Soul	1981	209	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
Sweet Bitter Love	1982	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Aretha's Jazz	1984	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Atlantic
The Best of Aretha Franklin		—	—	25	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	91		BPI: Silver [20]
30 Greatest Hits	1985	6 [30]	1	16	—	9 [31]	—	—	—	—	—	16	US: 18,000 [32]	BPI: Silver [33]
Aretha Sings the Blues		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
The First Lady of Soul	1986	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	89		BPI: Silver [20]	Stylus
20 Greatest Hits	1987	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		SNEP: 2× Gold [34]	WEA
Aretha After Hours		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
Jazz to Soul	1992	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings		—	99	17	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	US: 72,000 [35]	AUS: Gold [36]	Rhino
Chain of Fools	1993	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Greatest Hits: 1980–1994	1994	85	23	82	—	—	—	75	—	—	—	27	US: 439,000 [23]	RIAA: Platinum [19] BPI: Silver [20]	Arista
The Very Best of Aretha Franklin, Vol. 1: The 60's		105	10	13	—	—	108	—	—	—	—	—	US: 1,100,000 [35]	RIAA: Platinum [19] SNEP: Gold [34]	Rhino
The Very Best of Aretha Franklin, Vol. 2: The 70's		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Queen of Soul: The Very Best of Aretha Franklin		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	20		BPI: Gold [20]
Sings Standards	1996	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Sony Music
The Early Years	1997	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Legacy
A Natural Woman & Other Hits		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Rhino
Respect & Other Hits		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		RIAA: Gold [19]
The Delta Meets Detroit: Aretha's Blues	1998	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Spanish Harlem		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Think & Other Hits		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
This Is Jazz, Vol. 34		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Sony Music
Greatest Hits		—	—	189	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	38		BPI: Gold [20]	Global TV
Love Songs	2001	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Sony Music
Aretha's Best		49	4	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	US: 169,000 [35]		Rhino
Respect: The Very Best of Aretha Franklin	2002	—	—	34	—	—	—	96	—	22	14	15		BPI: Gold [20]	Warner Music
The Queen in Waiting: The Columbia Years (1960–1965)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Legacy
Platinum & Gold Collection	2003	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	US: 495,000 [35]		Arista
Rare & Unreleased Recordings from the Golden Reign of the Queen of Soul	2007	—	87	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Atlantic
Jewels in the Crown: All-Star Duets with the Queen		54	7	186	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Arista
A Deeper Love: The Best of Aretha Franklin	2009	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Sony BMG
Sunday Morning Classics		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
Original Album Series		—	—	22	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	44			Rhino
The Very Best of Aretha Franklin	2010	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	59
Great American Songbook	2011	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Legacy
More Gospel Greats		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Rhino
Take a Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Legacy
Knew You Were Waiting: The Best of Aretha Franklin 1980–1998	2012	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
The Very Best of Aretha Franklin & Otis Redding Together (with Otis Redding)		78	—	20	—	—	—	—	—	—	11	—		BPI: Silver [20]	Rhino
Soul Queen		—	—	—	11	—	140	—	—	34	—	15
Original Album Series Vol. 2	2013	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	37	—	—	—			Atlantic
The Queen Greatest Hits		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Sony Music
The Queen of Soul(box set)	2014	—	—	—	124	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Atlantic
The Real... Aretha Franklin – The Ultimate Collection		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			RCA
The Atlantic Albums Collection	2015	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Atlantic
A Brand New Me	2017	—	—	23	22	—	79	64	—	22	36	45			Rhino, Atlantic
The Atlantic Singles Collection 1967–1970	2018	65	7	—	79	—	—	—	22	—	—	—
The Queen of Soul		—	—	—	123	—	—	—	—	34	—	45
The Genesis of Aretha Franklin [37]	2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Columbia
The Glory of Aretha Franklin [38]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Arista, RCA
The Genius of Aretha Franklin [39]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	32	—	—	—			Atlantic
Aretha(4-CD box set & digital edition; also 2-LP & 1-CD highlights) [40]		—	—	—	120	—	152	—	11	—	—	—			Rhino
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

The JVB era (1956–1959)

Year	Single
1956	"Never Grow Old" [A]
1959	"Precious Lord (Part 1)" [B]

Notes

• ^A "Never Grow Old" was reissued by Checker Records in 1957, 1968 and 1973.
• ^B "Precious Lord (Part 1)" was reissued by Checker Records in 1960 and 1969.

The Columbia era (1960–1966)

Single	Year	Single information	Peak chart positions					Album
			US [41]	US R&B [42]	US A/C [43]	AUS [9]	CAN [12]
"Today I Sing the Blues" c/w "Love Is the Only Thing"	1960	October 1960 Columbia "Today I Sing the Blues" - 41793-51461 "Love Is the Only Thing" - 41793-51462	—	10	—	—	—	Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo
"Won't Be Long" c/w "Right Now"		December 1960 Columbia "Right Now" - 41923-52417 "Won't Be Long" - 41923-52418	76	7	—	—	—
"Are You Sure" b/w "Maybe I'm a Fool"	1961	April 1961 Columbia "Are You Sure" - 41985-53175 "Maybe I'm a Fool" - 41985-53176	—	—	—	—	—
"Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody" (A-side)		September 1961 Columbia "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody" - 42157-54730 "Operation Heartbreak" - 42157-54731	37	—	—	30	12	The Electrifying Aretha Franklin
"Operation Heartbreak" (B-side)			—	6	—	—	—	non-album track
"I Surrender, Dear" (A-side)	1962	January 1962 Columbia "I Surrender, Dear" - 42266-55745 "Rough Lover" - 42266-55746	87	—	—	—	—	The Electrifying Aretha Franklin
"Rough Lover" (B-side)			94	—	—	—	—
"Don't Cry, Baby" c/w "Without the One You Love"		June 1962 Columbia "Without the One You Love" - 42456-57127 "Don't Cry, Baby" - 42456-57128	92	—	—	—	—	The Tender, the Moving, the Swinging Aretha Franklin
"Just for a Thrill" (A-side)		August 1962 Columbia "Try a Little Tenderness" - 42520-57690 "Just for a Thrill" - 42520-57691	111	—	—	—	—
"Try a Little Tenderness" (B-side)			100	—	—	—	—
"Trouble in Mind" c/w "God Bless the Child" (from The Tender, the Moving, the Swinging Aretha Franklin)		c. November–December 1962 Columbia "Trouble in Mind" - 42625-58445 "God Bless the Child" - 42625-58446	86	—	—	—	—	non-album tracks
"Here's Where I Came In (Here's Where I Walk Out)" (A-side)	1963	May 1963 Columbia "Say It Isn't So" - 42796-71349 "Here's Where I Came In" - 42796-71350	125	—	—	—	—
"Say It Isn't So" (B-side)			113	—	—	—	—	Laughing on the Outside
"Skylark" c/w "You've Got Her" (non-album track)		September 1963 Columbia "You've Got Her" - 42874-71348 "Skylark" - 75734	—	—	—	—	—
"Kissin' by the Mistletoe" c/w "Johnny" (non-album track)		December 1963 Columbia "Kissin' by the Mistletoe" - 42933-76424 "Johnny" 42933-76425	—	—	—	—	—	An All-Star Christmas
"Soulville" c/w "Evil Gal Blues"	1964	c. March–April 1964 Columbia "Evil Gal Blues" - 43009-77198 "Soulville" - 43009-77218	121	—	—	—	—	Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington
"Runnin' Out of Fools" c/w "It's Just a Matter of Time"		c. August–September 1964 Columbia "Runnin' Out of Fools" - 43113-78448 "It's Just a Matter of Time" - 43113-78453	57	30	—	—	—	Runnin' Out of Fools
"Winter Wonderland" c/w "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)"		c. November–December 1964 Columbia "The Christmas Song" - 43177-79156 "Winter Wonderland" - 43177-79157	—	—	—	—	—	non-album single
"Can't You Just See Me" (A-side)	1965		96	—	—	—	—	Soul Sister
"Little Miss Raggedy Ann" (B-side)			—	—	—	—	—	non-album single
"One Step Ahead"			119	18	—	—	—
"(No, No) I'm Losing You"			114	—	34	—	—	Soul Sister
"You Made Me Love You"			109	—	32	—	—
"Tighten Up Your Tie, Button Up Your Jacket"	1966		—	—	—	—	—	Take It Like You Give It
"Until You Were Gone"			—	—	—	—	—	Soul Sister
"Cry Like a Baby"			113	27	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

The following singles were released or re-released after Franklin left Columbia.

Single	Year	Peak chart positions			Album
		US [41]	US R&B [42]	CAN [12]
"Lee Cross"	1967	—	31	—	Take It Like You Give It
"Take a Look"		56	28	36	Take a Look
"Mockingbird"		94	—	57	Runnin' Out of Fools
"Soulville" (re-release)	1968	83	—	—	Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington
"Jim"	1969	—	—	—	Soft and Beautiful
"Today I Sing the Blues" (re-recording)		101	—	—	Soul '69
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

The Atlantic era (1967–1979)

Single	Year	Peak chart positions									Certifications	Album
		US [41]	US R&B [42]	US A/C [43]	AUS [9]	BEL (WA) [44]	CAN [12]	GER [14]	NL [15]	UK [18]
"I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" (A-side)	1967	9	1	—	—	—	5	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold [19]	I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
"Do Right Woman — Do Right Man" (B-side)		—	37	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Respect"		1	1	—	14	18	3	23	7	10	RIAA: Gold [19] BPI: Platinum [20]
"Baby I Love You"		4	1	—	51	—	3	—	—	39	RIAA: Gold [19] BPI: Gold [20]	Aretha Arrives
"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"		8	2	—	36	—	11	—	28	79	BPI: Gold [20]	Lady Soul
"Chain of Fools"		2	1	—	51	23	4	36	12	37	RIAA: Gold [19]
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"	1968	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	37		Aretha Arrives
"(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone" (A-side)		5	1	—		—	6	—	22	47	RIAA: Gold [19]	Lady Soul
"Ain't No Way" (B-side)		16	9	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Think" (A-side)		7	1	—	49	25	6	32	12	26	RIAA: Gold [19] BPI: Silver [45]	Aretha Now
"You Send Me" (B-side)		56	28	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"The House That Jack Built" (A-side)		6	2	—	—	—	11	34	—	—		Aretha's Gold
"I Say a Little Prayer" (B-side)		10	3	—	8	7	—	29	3	4	RIAA: Gold [19] BPI: Platinum [20]	Aretha Now
"See Saw" (A-side)		14	9	—	29	47	11	—	19	—	RIAA: Gold [19]
"My Song" (B-side)		31	10	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"The Weight" (A-side)	1969	19	3	—	38	—	12	—	—	—		This Girl's in Love with You
"Tracks of My Tears" (B-side)		71	21	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Soul '69
"I Can't See Myself Leaving You" (A-side)		28	3	—	—	—	22	—	—	—		Aretha Now
"Gentle on My Mind" (B-side)		76	50	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Soul '69
"Share Your Love with Me"		13	1	—	—	—	16	—	—	—		This Girl's in Love with You
"Eleanor Rigby"		17	5	—	91	—	19	—	—	—
"Call Me" (A-side)	1970	13	1	—	—	—	11	—	—	—
"Son of a Preacher Man" (B-side)			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" (with The Dixie Flyers)		11	1	—	—	—	13	—	—	13	RIAA: Gold [19]	Spirit in the Dark
"Spirit in the Dark" (with The Dixie Flyers)(A-side)		23	3	—	—	—	48	—	—	—
"The Thrill Is Gone" (with The Dixie Flyers)(B-side)		—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Border Song (Holy Moses)" (A-side)		37	5	—	—	—	35	—	—	—		Young, Gifted and Black
"You and Me" (with The Dixie Flyers)(B-side)				—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Spirit in the Dark
"You're All I Need to Get By"	1971	19	3	—	—	—	32	—	—	—		Aretha's Greatest Hits
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" (A-side)		6	1	40	—	—	8	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold [19]
"A Brand New Me" (B-side)				72	—	—	—	—	—	—		Young, Gifted and Black
"Spanish Harlem"		2	1	6	17	—	5	6	2	14	RIAA: Gold [19]	Aretha's Greatest Hits
"Rock Steady" (A-side)		9	2	—	—	—	12	44	—	81	RIAA: Gold [19]	Young, Gifted and Black
"Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)" (B-side)		73	9	—	—	—	73	—	—	—
"Day Dreaming"	1972	5	1	11	—	—	13	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold [19]
"All the King's Horses" (A-side)		26	7	—	—	—	70	—	—	—
"April Fools" (B-side)		—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Wholy Holy"		81	49	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Amazing Grace
"Master of Eyes (The Deepness of Your Eyes)"	1973	33	8	—	—	—	61	—	—	—		Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky)
"Angel"		20	1	44	—	—	47	—	—	37
"Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)"		3	1	33	—	—	8	—	—	26	RIAA: Gold [19]	Let Me In Your Life
"I'm in Love"	1974	19	1	—	—	—	22	—	—	—
"Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing"		47	6	—	—	—	44	—	—	—
"Without Love"		45	6	—	—	—	63	—	—	—		With Everything I Feel in Me
"With Everything I Feel in Me"	1975	—	20	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Mr. D.J. (5 for the D.J.)"		53	13	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		You
"You"	1976	—	15	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Something He Can Feel"		28	1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Sparkle
"Jump" (A-side)		72	17	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Hooked on Your Love" (B-side)		—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Look Into Your Heart"	1977	82	10	—	—	—	77	—	—	—
"Break It to Me Gently"		85	1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Sweet Passion
"When I Think About You"		—	16	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Almighty Fire (Woman of the Future)"	1978	103	12	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Almighty Fire
"More Than Just a Joy"		—	51	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Ladies Only"	1979	—	33	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		La Diva
"Half a Love"		—	65	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

The Arista era (1980–2007)

Single	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		US [41]	US R&B [42]	US A/C [43]	US Dan [46]	AUS [9] [47]	CAN [12]	GER [14]	NL [15]	NZ [16]	UK [18]
"United Together"	1980	56	3	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Aretha(1980)
"What a Fool Believes"	1981	—	17	—	39	—	—	—	—	—	46
"Come to Me"		84	39	—	—	89	—	—	—	—	—
"Love All the Hurt Away" (with George Benson)		46	6	—	—	—	—	—	—	42	49		Love All the Hurt Away
"Hold On, I'm Comin'"		—	—	—	53	—	—	—	—	—	—
"It's My Turn"		—	29	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Livin' in the Streets"	1982	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Jump to It"		24	1	—	4	—	—	—	—	—	42		Jump to It
"Love Me Right"		—	22	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"This Is for Real"	1983	—	63	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Get It Right"		61	1	—	9	—	—	—	—	—	74		Get It Right
"Every Girl (Wants My Guy)"		—	7	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Freeway of Love"	1985	3	1	11	1	6	5	—	31	3	68		Who's Zoomin' Who?
"Who's Zoomin' Who"		7	2	10	1	38	19	42	30	23	11
"Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" (with Eurythmics)		18	66	—	10	15	33	22	20	6	9
"Another Night"	1986	22	9	21	4	67	44	53	—	—	54
"Freeway of Love" (re-release)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	51
"Ain't Nobody Ever Loved You"		—	30	—	9	—	94	—	—	—	78
"Jumpin' Jack Flash"		21	20	—	33	36	21	42	—	43	58		Aretha(1986)
"Jimmy Lee"		28	2	17	19	—	64	—	—	42	46
"I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (with George Michael)	1987	1	5	2	12	1	4	5	1	3	1	ARIA: Gold [48] BPI: Platinum [20] NVPI: Gold [49]
"Rock-A-Lott"		82	25	—	4	—	—	—	—	—	84
"If You Need My Love Tonight" (with Larry Graham)		—	88	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Oh Happy Day"	1988	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
"If Ever a Love There Was" (with Four Tops)		—	31	26	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Through the Storm
"Through the Storm" (with Elton John)	1989	16	17	3	—	63	18	—	—	—	41
"It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be" (with Whitney Houston)		41	5	—	18	—	43	—	—	—	29
"Gimme Your Love" (with James Brown)		—	48	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	79
"Everyday People"	1991	—	13	—	33	159	—	—	—	—	69		What You See Is What You Sweat
"Someone Else's Eyes"		—	53	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"What You See Is What You Sweat"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Ever Changing Times" (with Michael McDonald)	1992	—	19	11	—	—	38	—	—	—	—
"Someday We'll All Be Free"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Malcolm X
"A Deeper Love"	1994	63	30	—	1	135	—	78	31	—	5		Greatest Hits: 1980–1994
"Willing to Forgive"		26	5	22	—	—	—	—	—	—	17
"Jump to It" (CJ's Master Mix)		—	—	—	18	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Honey"		114	30	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Greatest Hits: 1980–1994
"It Hurts Like Hell"	1996	116	51	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album
"A Rose Is Still a Rose"	1998	26	5	—	1	—	—	—	—	—	22	RIAA: Gold [19]	A Rose Is Still a Rose
"Here We Go Again"		76	24	—	1	—	—	—	—	—	68
"The Only Thing Missin'"	2003	—	53	—	7	—	—	—	—	—	—		So Damn Happy
"Wonderful"		—	46	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Never Gonna Break My Faith" (with Mary J. Blige)	2007	—	103	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Jewels in the Crown: All-Star Duets with the Queen
"Put You Up on Game" (with Fantasia)		—	41	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

The final years (2008–2018)

Year	Single	Peak chart positions		Album
		US R&B [42]	US Dan [46]
2009	"Angels We Have Heard on High"	—	—	This Christmas, Aretha
2011	"How Long I've Been Waiting"	91	—	Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love
2014	"Rolling in the Deep" (The Aretha Version)	47	1	Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Billboard Hot 100 Year-End performances

Year	Song	Year-End Position
1967	"Respect"	13
	"Baby I Love You"	59
	"I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)"	75
1968	"(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone"	46
	"I Say a Little Prayer"	93
	"Think"	94
1970	"Call Me"	100
1971	"Spanish Harlem"	49
	"Bridge over Troubled Water"	52
1972	"Day Dreaming"	61
1974	"Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)"	11
1985	"Freeway of Love"	43
	"Who's Zoomin' Who"	94
1987	"I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (with George Michael)	36
1998	"A Rose Is Still a Rose"	95

Other appearances

Song	Year	Album
"What Have I Got To Lose" (Four Tops feat. Aretha Franklin)	1983	Back Where I Belong
"Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" (duet with Eurythmics)	1985	Be Yourself Tonight
"Someday We'll All Be Free"	1992	Malcolm X (soundtrack)
"If I Lose"		White Men Can't Jump (soundtrack)
"Standing On The Rock Of Love"		Bebe's Kids
"O Christmas Tree"		A Very Special Christmas 2
"What Now My Love" (duet with Frank Sinatra)	1993	Duets
"Respect" (live version)	1994	Grammy's Greatest Moments Volume II [50]
"Bridge over Troubled Water" (live version)		Grammy's Greatest Moments Volume III [51]
"The Makings of You"		A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield
"It Hurts Like Hell"	1995	Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album
"You've Got a Friend" (BeBe & CeCe Winans feat. Aretha Franklin)		Tapestry Revisited: A Tribute to Carole King
"Christmas Here With You" (Four Tops feat. Aretha Franklin)		Christmas Here With You
"White Christmas" (Four Tops feat. Aretha Franklin)
"Silent Night" (Four Tops feat. Aretha Franklin)
"Somewhere"	1996	Somewhere: The Songs of West Side Story
"Back To Living Again"		New World Order (album)
"I'll Fly Away"	1997	Diana, Princess of Wales: Tribute
"Think (Live)"		Live On Letterman (Music from The Late Show)
"R-E-S-P-E-C-T" (with The Blues Brothers)	1998	Blues Brothers 2000 (soundtrack)
"Chain of Fools" (live, duet with Mariah Carey)		VH1 Divas Live
"Don't Waste Your Time" (duet with Mary J. Blige)	1999	Mary
"Carry The Flame"	2002	Salt Lake City 2002 Official Music Of The Games
"A House Is Not a Home"	2005	So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross
"A Message from Aretha"		I Gotta Make It
"Gotta Make It (Remix)" (Trey Songz feat. Aretha Franklin & Juvenile)
"Never Gonna Break My Faith" (duet with Mary J. Blige)	2006	Bobby - Original Soundtrack
"You've Got a Friend" (Ronald Isley feat. Aretha Franklin)	2010	Mr. I
"Ooh Baby Baby" (duet with Smokey Robinson, live December 1, 1979)	2011	The Best of Soul Train Live [52] [53]
"How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" (duet with Tony Bennett)		Duets II (Tony Bennett album)
"O Tannenbaum" (Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis feat. Aretha Franklin)	2019	Big Band Holidays II
"Never Gonna Break My Faith" (ft. The Boys Choir of Harlem. 4.7.2020: Nr. 1 Billboard Gospel Song Chart)	2020

See also

• List of number-one hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one in the United States
• List of number-one dance hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. dance chart

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External links

• Aretha Franklin discography at Discogs