Recorded by Franklin in New York City in 1967 with members of The Swampers, Aretha’s singing transformed the song, which ...

Today in Music History for Dec. 9: In 1934, bluesman Junior Wells was born in West Memphis, Ark. He replaced harmonica player Little Walter in Muddy Waters’ band in the early 1950s. His most famous ...

From reflections on the world at large to soul-bearing love songs, these four songs from 1971 defined the singer-songwriter ...

Countless incredible songs came out of the 1970s, including these top-selling songs below. Revisit these throwback hits.