Aretha Franklin's Best Live Performances
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: