Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist (1942-2018). She is known for her 1967 anthem, Respect, which became a defining song of her career and a symbol of empowerment. Franklin released albums including I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, Aretha Now, Lady Soul, Spirit In the Dark, and Young, Gifted and Black. She earned the Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance for her album Amazing Grace and the Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female for One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. Franklin's most popular songs include Think and I Say a Little Prayer.