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Today we remember Luther Vandross, legendary vocalist, producer, and all-around artist.

Aretha and Luther worked together on Aretha's 1982 comeback album JUMP TO IT, for which Vandross produced, arranged, and co-wrote.

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Happy Heavenly Birthday to George Michael, longtime friend and collaborator of Aretha 🪽

Aretha and George worked together on "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" back in 1987 for Aretha's 31st album: ARETHA. Check out the full music video today: https://t.co/dXV20nqoLv

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Freedom is a long road, but we walk it with song in our hearts. Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of liberation, resilience, & the ongoing journey toward equality. Let us honor the trailblazors who paved the way and continue to lift every voice. Happy Juneteenth!

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This month, we celebrate the anniversaries of these classic Aretha records:

'Soul Sister,' 1966
'Aretha Now,' 1968
'What You See Is What You Sweat,' 1991
'Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky),' 1973

Which album are you spinning today? Reply below!

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On this day in 1967, the iconic Aretha track RESPECT hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100!

Revisit this classic hit today: https://t.co/yytLVun81u

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This month, we celebrate the beautiful diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and the courage it takes to be exactly who you are. Let your soul shine and keep demanding the respect you deserve. Happy Pride Month!

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Pride is about living your truth with R-E-S-P-E-C-T! ✨

Celebrate Pride all month long with Aretha & Friends! Check out the Pride Playlist here: https://t.co/S8FttcFpmD

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Your star sign, your Aretha album ✨

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Aretha adds "Doctor of Arts" to her list of achievements as she receives an honorary degree from Harvard University in May 2014. Her lifelong commitment to excellence and her cultural impact continue to inspire generations of artists & scholars alike.

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The Queen of Soul at the New Orleans Jazz Festival back in '94 👑

Who saw Aretha live at this iconic festival? Reply below!

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Aretha Franklin was recently named in Consequence's list of 100 Best Vocalists of All Time! Check out the full list: https://t.co/kleNe9w6db

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Aretha's 24th studio album ALMIGHTY FIRE was released this month in '78!

What's your favorite track off this record? Reply below!

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Aretha performing live at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival ✨

The Queen of Soul took the stage to celebrate the premiere of "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives" in New York City.

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Celebrating the anniversary of SOFT AND BEAUTIFUL!

Aretha's 15th studio album, released in 1969, showcased Aretha's unmatched voice early into her career and reached #29 on the Billboard R&B charts 🎶

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We all start somewhere, even the Queen of Soul 👑

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Celebrating 37 years of THROUGH THE STORM, a star-studded record with features from Elton John, James Brown, Kenny G, and more.

Revisit the iconic collab with Elton and Aretha today: https://t.co/VSg3cBFMPm

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Celebrate Aretha's birthday by listening to all your favorite Queen of Soul tracks: https://t.co/3lsjGSw5se

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Happy Heavenly Birthday Aretha Franklin 🕊️

From gospel roots to chart-topping soul, R&B, and pop, Aretha’s powerful voice and fearless artistry reshaped music and paved the way for generations of artists. Her legacy lives on in every note she sang.

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On this day in 1971, Aretha accepted the Grammy award for Best R&B Vocal performance! This was the Queen of Soul's 5th Grammy award and she also performed "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" during the show.

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"[I Never Loved A Man the Way I Love You] puts the emphasis not just on the great songs, or the amazing music, but on the person speaking them, her world, her story and whatever journey she's on in life." -Rolling Stone

This month in '67, Aretha released her 10th studio album!