- Known as the Queen of Soul
- Began her career as a gospel singer in her father’s church
- Released her first album at the age of 14, called Songs of Faith
- She was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987
- Has 20 number one R&B singles beginning in 1967
- Ranked number one on the Rolling Stones list of Greatest Singers of All Time
- Described as the voice of black America
- Received honorary degree from Harvard Law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHsnZT7Z2yQ
