Aretha Franklin—commonly referred to as The Queen of Soul—tragically passed away on August 16, 2018 at the age of 76 years old. In honor of her incomparable legacy, her colossal talent and one of our favorite covers of one of the best wedding songs of all time, “At Last,” we’ve rounded up the Aretha Franklin songs you should add to your wedding playlist.
From iconic love ballads to upbeat anthems (perfect for the dance floor), these are the songs you should play now (just because) and send to your DJ or wedding band S-T-A-T.
1. “Respect” (1967)
2. “Think” (1968)
3. “(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman” (1967)
4. “Chain of Fools” (1967)
5. “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” (1967)
6. “Rock Steady” (1971)
7. “Son of a Preacher Man” (1969)
8. “I Say a Little Prayer” (1968)
9. “A Rose Is Still a Rose” (1998)
10. “Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” (1987)
