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Aretha Franklin
Several Grammy award wins, the first women to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and dubbed as the Queen Of Soul. Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Aretha was born to parents, Barbra Singers homemaker, and Clarence Franklin a baptist minster. Aretha Franklin started to sing due to her father being a minister...
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Soundtrack (188 credits)
Soundtrack (188 credits)
2016
Wimbledon
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes)
- 2016: Day 8, Part 2
(2016)
... (performer: "Ain't No Way" - uncredited)
- 2016: Day 5, Part 2
(2016)
... (performer: "Ain't No Way" - uncredited)
- 2016: Day 2, Part 1
(2016)
... (performer: "Ain't No Way" - uncredited)
2016
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Age/Sex/Life/Points
(2016)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
2016
Match of the Day: Euro 2016
(TV Mini-Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Northern Ireland vs. Germany
(2016)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
2016
Morfi, todos a la mesa
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 11 April 2016
(2016)
... (performer: "Respect")
2016
The Mavericks
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Snooker Mavericks
(2016)
... (performer: "Baby I Love You" - uncredited)
Scandal
(TV Series) (performer - 10 episodes, 2014 - 2016) (writer - 2 episodes, 2015)
- I See You
(2016)
... (performer: "Nessun Dorma" - uncredited)
- Baby, It's Cold Outside
(2015)
... (performer: "Respect", "Silent Night" - uncredited)
- Get Out of Jail, Free
(2015)
... (performer: "Ain't No Way" - uncredited)
- Dog-Whistle Politics
(2015)
... (performer: "Satisfaction" - uncredited)
- Paris Is Burning
(2015)
... (performer: "You're All I Need To Get By" - uncredited)
2016
Ochéntame... otra vez
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Ya no soy esa
(2016)
... (performer: "Respect")
2015
Late Night with Seth Meyers
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Adam Driver/Jesse Plemons/Aretha Franklin
(2015)
... (performer: "I Will Survive")
The X Factor
(TV Series) (1 episode, 2015) (performer - 1 episode, 2012)
- Auditions 4
(2015)
... ("(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman")
- Bootcamp 1
(2012)
... (performer: "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" (uncredited), "Respect")
2015
The Voice
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Live Show Final, Part 1
(2015)
... (writer: "Think")
2014
Forever
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(2014)
... (performer: "Share Your Love With Me" - uncredited)
2009-2014
So You Think You Can Dance
(TV Series) (performer - 6 episodes)
- Top 20 Perform, 2 Eliminated
(2014)
... (performer: "Respect" (Live February 5, 1971))
- Top 16 Perform
(2012)
... (performer: "Dr. Feelgood (Love is a Serious Business)")
- Top 12 Perform
(2011)
... (performer: "That's Life")
- Top Six Perform
(2010)
... (performer: " (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman")
- The Top 10 Perform
(2009)
... (performer: "Walk on By")
2014
Independent Lens
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Muscle Shoals
(2014)
... (performer: "One Step Ahead", "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)", "Respect")
RuPaul's Drag Race
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Drag My Wedding
(2014)
... (performer: "Think") / (writer: "Think")
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Drag My Wedding
(2014)
... (performer: "Think") / (writer: "Think")
Dancing on Ice
(TV Series) (performer - 4 episodes, 2010 - 2014) (writer - 2 episodes, 2014)
- Week 5: The Skate-Off
(2014)
... (performer: "Think" - uncredited) / (writer: "Think" - uncredited)
- Week 5
(2014)
... (performer: "Think" - uncredited) / (writer: "Think" - uncredited)
- Episode #5.11
(2010)
... (performer: "Chain of Fools")
- Episode #5.10
(2010)
... (performer: "Chain of Fools")
2013
Honeyballers
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" - uncredited)
2013
Ray Donovan
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Same Exactly
(2013)
... (performer: "Rock Steady" - uncredited)
2013
Britain's Got Talent
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- 2013: Auditions 5
(2013)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
- 2013: Auditions 2
(2013)
... (performer: "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" - uncredited)
2013
Grey's Anatomy
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Sleeping Monster
(2013)
... (performer: "Think" - uncredited)
Dancing with the Stars
(TV Series) (5 episodes, 2005 - 2013) (performer - 1 episode, 2008)
- Week 1: Performance Show
(2013)
... ("Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive")
- Week 1
(2012)
... ("Chain of Fools")
- Round Eight
(2011)
... ("(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman")
- Round 9: Results
(2008)
... (performer: "Chain of Fools", "Respect" - uncredited)
- Round 1: Part 1
(2007)
... ("A Deeper Love")
2013
Muscle Shoals
(Documentary) (performer: "One Step Ahead", "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)", "Respect")
2012
Parenthood
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- What to My Wondering Eyes
(2012)
... (performer: "Winter Wonderland (Single Version)" - uncredited)
2012
Enie backt
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- United Cakes of America
... (performer: "Respect")
2012
The Secret Disco Revolution
(Documentary) (performer: "Respect", "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman")
Inspector George Gently
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- Gently Northern Soul
(2012)
... (performer: "Spirit in the Dark" - uncredited) / (writer: "Spirit in the Dark" - uncredited)
2012
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #20.182
(2012)
... (performer: "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" - uncredited)
2012
The Voice UK
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Blind Auditions 2
(2012)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
American Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes, 2004 - 2012) (performer - 1 episode, 2011)
- Semifinalist Boys Perform
(2012)
... (writer: "Think")
- 9 Finalists Compete
(2011)
... (performer: "(You Make Me feel Like) A Natural Woman")
- Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform
(2010)
... (writer: "Think")
- American Idol: The Final Five '04
(2004)
... (writer: "Think")
- 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen
(2004)
... (writer: "Think")
2001-2011
EastEnders
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes)
- Episode dated 27 September 2011
(2011)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
- Episode dated 29 August 2005
(2005)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
- Episode dated 17 May 2001
(2001)
... (performer: "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" - uncredited)
2011
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.63
(2011)
... (performer: "Sweet Sixteen", "Freeway of Love")
2006-2011
20 to 1
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 4 episodes)
- Adults Only 20 to 1: Sizzling Supermodels
(2011)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
- Blockbuster Heroes
(2010)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
- Sporty, Rich & Sexy
(2010)
... (performer: "Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves" - uncredited)
- Greatest Songs of All Time
(2006)
... (performer: "Respect")
2011
Magic Trip: Ken Kesey's Search for a Kool Place
(Documentary) (performer: "Precious Lord (Take My Hand)")
2010
Detroit 1-8-7
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Local Hero/Overboard
(2010)
... (performer: "Drown in My Own Tears" - uncredited)
2010
Nurse Jackie
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Comfort Food
(2010)
... (performer: "I Say a Little Prayer" - uncredited)
2010
Casino Jack and the United States of Money
(Documentary) (performer: "THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT")
2009
Free Agents
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.6
(2009)
... (performer: " (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" - uncredited)
2008
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Top 20
(2008)
... (performer: " (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman")
2007
Everybody Hates Chris
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Everybody Hates Kwanzaa
(2007)
... (performer: "Respect")
2007
Ugly Betty
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Icing on the Cake
(2007)
... (performer: "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" - uncredited)
2006-2007
Esti showder
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #9.11
(2007)
... (writer: "Think")
- Nagy gyerek-show
(2006)
... (writer: "Think")
2006
How Music Works
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Melody
(2006)
... (performer: "I Say a Little Prayer")
2006
Zwei Engel für Amor
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Liebe und Engel
(2006)
... (performer: "Think (Freedom)" - uncredited)
2006
Canadian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 7 Girls Performances
(2006)
... (writer: "Think")
2005
Entourage
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Aquamansion
(2005)
... (performer: "Baby I Love You" - uncredited)
2005
Cold Case
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Revolution
(2005)
... (performer: "I Say A Little Prayer")
2003-2004
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Topp 40 #2
(2004)
... (writer: "Think")
- Topp 50 #5
(2003)
... (writer: "Think")
2003
Idool 2003
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Finale
(2003)
... (writer: "Think")
- Liveshow 4 - Filmmuziek
(2003)
... (writer: "Think")
2001
Die einsamen Schützen
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Three Men and a Smoking Diaper
(2001)
... (performer: "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman")
2001
Boston Public
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Chapter Fifteen
(2001)
... (writer: "Killing Me Softly")
2000
The '70s
(TV Movie) (performer: "Think", "Border Song (Holy Moses)" - uncredited) / (writer: "Think" - uncredited)
1999
Bicentennial Man
(performer: "Respect", "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone") / (writer: "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone")
1999
Drei Väter zu viel
(lyrics: "Think") / (music: "Think") / (performer: "Think") / (writer: "Think")
1999
The King of Queens
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Art House
(1999)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
1998
Sex and the City
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Bay of Married Pigs
(1998)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
1998
La vida en el aire
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2
(1998)
... (performer: "A Natural Woman")
1998
Divas Live: An Honors Concert for VH1 Save the Music
(TV Special documentary) (performer: "Chain Of Fools")
Chicago Hope
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1995) (writer - 1 episode, 1995)
- Heartbreak
(1995)
... (performer: "Think", "Chain of Fools" - uncredited) / (writer: "Think" - uncredited)
1980-1994
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Nancy Kerrigan/Aretha Franklin
(1994)
... (performer: "A Deeper Love", "Willing to Forgive", "Chain of Fools" - uncredited)
- Ellen Burstyn/Aretha Franklin/Keith Sykes
(1980)
... (performer: "United Together", "Can't Turn You Loose" - uncredited)
1993
Aretha Franklin: Duets
(TV Special) (performer: "Chain of Fools", "Spirit in the Dark", "Since You've Been Gone", "People Get Ready", "Just to See Her", "Coming Out of the Dark")
1989-1992
The Wonder Years
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes)
- Kevin Delivers
(1992)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
- The Candidate
(1991)
... (performer: "Respect")
- Fate
(1989)
... (performer: "Respect")
1991
Der Hausgeist
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Man müßte nochmal zwanzig sein
(1991)
... (performer: "Respect")
1991
Eurythmics: Greatest Hits
(Video documentary) (performer: "Sisters are Doin' It for Themselves")
1991
Tiny Toon Adventures
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Tiny Toon Music Television
(1991)
... (performer: "Respect")
1990
Midnight Caller
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Ryder on the Storm
(1990)
... (performer: "Chain of Fools")
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 1
(1990)
... (performer: "I Never Loved A Man")
1990
Paris Is Burning
(Documentary) (performer: "Who's Zoomin' Who") / (writer: "Who's Zoomin' Who")
1989
Married with Children
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Her Cups Runneth Over
(1989)
... (performer: "Respect")
1987
WrestleMania III
(TV Movie) (performer: "America The Beautiful", "Who's Zoomin' Who") / (writer: "Who's Zoomin' Who")
1987
The Magic of David Copperfield IX: The Escape from Alcatraz
(TV Special) (performer: "Think") / (writer: "Think")
1987
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 5 February 1987
(1987)
... (performer: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)")
1986
Women in Rock
(Video documentary) (performer: "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves", "Respect" (uncredited))
Fame
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode, 1986) (performer - 1 episode, 1985)
- A Different Drummer
(1986)
... (writer: "Think")
- Tomorrow's Children
(1985)
... (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
Miami Vice
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1986) (writer - 1 episode, 1986)
- French Twist
(1986)
... (performer: "Who's Zoomin' Who?" - uncredited) / (writer: "Who's Zoomin' Who?" - uncredited)
1985
Moonlighting
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Next Murder You Hear
(1985)
... (performer: "Respect")
1982
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
(TV Movie) (performer: "Respect" - uncredited)
1980
The Blues Brothers
(performer: "THINK", "JAILHOUSE ROCK" - uncredited) / (writer: "THINK" - uncredited)
1975
The 47th Annual Academy Awards
(TV Special) (performer: "Benji's Theme (I Feel Love)", "We May Never Love Like This Again", "Wherever Love Takes Me")
1967
The Kraft Music Hall
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Woody Allen Looks at 1967
(1967)
... (performer: "Respect")
1964-1965
Shindig!
(TV Series) (performer - 4 episodes)
- Episode #1.43
(1965)
... (performer: "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)", "(No, No) I'm Losing You")
- Episode #1.27
(1965)
... (performer: "Mockingbird", "Can't You Just See Me")
- Episode #1.21
(1965)
... (performer: "Can't You Just See Me", "Rockabye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody")
- Episode #1.13
(1964)
... (performer: "(It) Won't Be Long", "Runnin' Out of Fools", "Farmer John")
1965
Hollywood a Go Go
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.27
(1965)
... (performer: "Mockingbird", "(No, No) I'm Losing You")
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