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Otis Redding - Wikipedia
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Aretha Franklin: selected early recordings of standards, 1961-1965
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On this day in history, August 16, American legends Aretha Franklin
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Elvis' Debut Beats 'Top Gun: Maverick' at the Box Office
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anearful: Aretha Anew
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Today in History: Aug. 16, Elvis Presley dies at 42
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A tribute to the 'Queen of Soul', Music
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On this day in history, August 16, American legends Aretha
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Rock N Roll – History of Sorts
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Letters Aug. 16: A federal election are you excited
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Episode 168: “I Say a Little Prayer” by Aretha Franklin – A