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What are some of Aretha Franklin’s most famous songs?

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Aretha Franklin was in the music business for nearly 60 years. Her enormous discography includes 38 studio albums and 6 live albums. Her most famous songs include “Respect” (1967), “Chain of Fools” (1967), and “I Say a Little Prayer” (1968). In the 1980s Franklin had hits with “Freeway of Love” and “I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me),” a duet with British pop singer George Michael.