album · March 10, 1967

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

Aretha Franklin

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Franklin's signature song, "Respect," was a defining moment in 1967's music scene, becoming an anthem for both the Civil Rights and feminist movements. This album cemented her status as the "Queen of Soul."

• The album was recorded at Atlantic Studios in New York City and at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
• "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You" reached number 1 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart and number 2 on the Billboard 200.
• The album's title track, "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You," was Franklin's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in recorded music history. In 1967, she was a rising star at Atlantic Records, having just moved from Columbia Records.