The enormous talent that is Miss Aretha Franklin - the Queen of Soul, the "Greatest Singer of All Time" (according to Rolling Stone magazine) - certainly one of the most successful black artists the world has ever seen, and deservedly lauded by just about every other wannabee who followed - is 70 years old today...
Without further ado, just for your delectation here are just some of the great lady's classics:
And finally, Aretha duets with none other than Dame Elton John - with whom she shares a birthday. For Reg Dwight himself celebrates his 65th birthday today!
Sunday is Diva Day, it seems...
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