A late-career resurgence, "A Rose Is Still a Rose" found Franklin merging her signature soul with contemporary R&B and dance-pop, proving her enduring relevance.
- The single was the lead-off from her 32nd studio album, also titled "A Rose Is Still a Rose."
- Franklin co-wrote the song with Laui, who also produced it.
- The track peaked at number 7 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart and number 65 on the Hot 100.
Aretha Franklin was the undisputed "Queen of Soul," a towering figure in American music known for her passionate vocal performances and genre-bending artistry. In 1998, she was a veteran artist with a storied career, releasing this single as a preview of her upcoming album of the same name.
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