Aretha Franklin

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

The queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, and four of the biggest female hitmakers in contemporary pop, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and...

Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.

Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's...

On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and...

Live concert special that aired on ABC.

A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes,...

Rodney Dangerfield's first ABC special, featuring stand-up and sketches.

A celebration of one of the all-time songwriting greats, featuring a selection of the finest songs from his extraordinary back catalogue and...

1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50...

A chance to hear admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart sharing a stage with the Queen...

This set is a 25 year retrospective of Michael's career. Included are tracks with Wham!, Aretha Franklin, Sir Elton John, Mary J. Blige, and Whitney...

Aretha Franklin's recording career is examined through archival footage and interviews with family and prominent figures within the music industry.

Tom Dowd & the Language Of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. Historical...

An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

This concert shows very rare and unique footage of Aretha in a very productive and creative part of her career.

Aretha Franklin's seductive voice and irrepressible charm have been delighting audiences for more than three decades. Now, from the critically...

In a tiny Alabama town with the curious name of Muscle Shoals, something miraculous sprang from the mud of the Tennessee River. A group of...

A BBC tribute to the undisputed Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever...

Aretha Franklin 'Berns Salonger', Stockholm, Sweden 1968-05-08 Songs: 1. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 2. Come Back Baby 3. Dr....

The Greatest Ears in Town is an insightful documentary and testimonial to Arif Mardin; the producer, arranger, musician and multi Grammy award winner.

In 1982, the British singer had a dazzling success with the group Wham! alongside his friend Andrew Ridgeley. From "Club Tropicana" to "Careless...

This video includes 22 clips: Outside, Somebody To Love (with Queen,) & Killer/Papa Was a Rollin' Stone (P.M. Dawn Remix), both from the 1993 Freddie...

A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige,...

Woody Allen's whimsey is turned loose on the news, social events, and happenings of 1967. Such groovey guests as Aretha Franklin, Liza Minnelli, and...

The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California....

Radio disc jockey legend Casey Kasem presents this collection featuring momentous occasions in music history. This installment delves into the...

Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate...

This All-Star Global Concert at the White House features performances by Joey Alexander, Terence Blanchard, Kris Bowers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri...

This is by far the most definitive feature documentary of George Michael's amazing life, told candidly by fellow musicians and other friends who...

Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor of the record label's 25th anniversary. The highly...

A concert performance by "Lady Soul" Aretha Franklin, as well as Mary J. Blige, Marc Anthony and Jill Scott. From Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Grammy's Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special is a retrospective packed with epic moments from the past 59 years of Grammy history, featuring...

This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler...

This American Masters episode showcases the wonderful influence of Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records. Since the label's founding in...

The comeback of Detroit is poised to be the greatest turnaround story of American history.

During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the...

The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia Records through his trailblazing work at Arista...

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa...

Godfather of soul James Brown performs with Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Billy Vera, Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer in this live concert. Lively...

A chronological documentary about the life and music of one of the world's most iconic singers, Aretha Franklin.

The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers is an hour- long documentary featuring every participant from the film. Star and co-writer Dan...

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

In 1968, Aretha Franklin toured Europe for the first time and also gave an exclusive concert at WDR Studio L. The WDR recording of the "Queen of...

A recording from Aretha Franklin's vist to Sweden in May 1968. The following songs are performed: "There's No Business Like Show Business", "Come...

This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937)...

This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937)...

A vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, who has become a symbol of freedom and power for all African American women.

When Toaster and the gang spark friendships with the playful animals at the veterinary hospital, they soon discover their new pals are about to be...

All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare...

This rockumentary-style presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter reinvigorated a post-Watergate America—with the music of the counterculture,...

A feature documentary about Paul Shaffer, best known David Letterman’s longtime sidekick and Late Show bandleader.

What is the vocal alchemy that propels pop singers to the pinnacle of success, decade after decade? Can we identify common characteristics in the...

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album finally sees the light of day more than four decades...