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Aretha Franklin - Full Episode

Aretha Franklin continues to find ways to inspire and amaze after more than 40 years of performing. Franklin became the first woman to be elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Aretha Franklin continues to find ways to inspire and amaze after more than 40 years of performing. Franklin became the first woman to be elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and songs such as "Respect," "Baby I Love You," "I Say a Little Prayer," and "The House That Jack Built" have earned her the title, "The Queen of Soul."

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Many African-Americans made their name performing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, including Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown and Jimi Hendrix. The roster of talented artists who made their careers after a successful amateur night at the Apollo grew so large, that the venue earned a reputation as the place to jump-start the career of an ambitious hopeful. Other performers, like Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson, came to the theater after experiencing big professional success, adding further credibility to the historic New York concert hall. Explore the biographies of some of the more notable African-Americans who stepped out onto the Apollo stage, making entertainment history.

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Browse notable black entertainers such as Michael Jackson, Eddie Murphy, and Oprah Winfrey.

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American society experienced a revolution in the late 1960s and early 70s, especially for African-Americans and women. Janis Joplin was the finest white blues singer of her generation; female singer-songwriters like Carole King and Joni Mitchell shared their innermost thoughts and feelings; Aretha Franklin emerged as the Queen of Soul; and Bonnie Raitt established herself as both a strong vocalist and a brilliant guitarist. Through their music, the women of this era created the soundtrack of social progress.

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