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The Queen of Soul's Style Through the Years

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By Mariel Tyler
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Circa 1965

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Soul singer Aretha Franklin poses for a portrait in an encrusted bell sleeve dress.

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January 1, 1968

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Soul singer Aretha Franklin poses for a portrait in circa 1968

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May 16, 1968

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The soul singer strikes a pose in a belted 3/4 sleeve dress.

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Circa 1968

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Franklin poses for photographers wearing a feather boa.

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1968

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Aretha Franklin performs on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in London England in 1968

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1969

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Aretha Franklin performs in 1969.
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May 4, 1969

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Performing on the Andy Williams Show.

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May 4, 1969

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On the Andy Williams Show.

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April 14, 1969

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Performing "Funny Girl" at the 41st annual Academy Awards.

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January 1, 1970

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Soul singer Aretha Franklin poses for a portrait in circa 1970.

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October 9, 1970

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Singing "Your Love Is Like A See-Saw' with pop singer Tom Jones.

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1971

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Aretha Franklin with her father, Baptist preacher CL (Clarence LaVaughn), and her sister, fellow singer, New York, 1971.

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1972

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Aretha Franklin in Concert circa 1972

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1972

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Aretha Franklin in Concert circa 1972

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1972

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Aretha Franklin in Concert circa 1972

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1975

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Aretha Franklin Singing On Muhammad Ali Variety Special

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1985

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Aretha Franklin in concert circa 1985

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Circa 1973

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Portrait of Aretha Franklin

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Circa 1973

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Posing in a silk bell sleeve gown.

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1976

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On ABC January 31, 1976

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