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​On Thursday, legendary American soul singer Aretha Franklin passed away at 76, leaving behind a massive legacy and some unforgettable performances. We've collected some of the best below:

Ripping through "Respect" in 1967:

 


Commandeering the piano in Amsterdam in 1968:

 

"I Say A Little Prayer" on "The Cliff Richard Show" in 1970: 

 

Knocking Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" out of the park in 1971:

 

"America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee)" at President Obama's 2009 inauguration:

 

Bringing Obama to tears at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2015:

 

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