Aretha Franklin’s Billboard Hot 100 chart history includes 73 charting songs, 17 Top 10 hits, and 2 No. 1 hits between 1961 and 1998. This page highlights Aretha Franklin’s complete Billboard chart history, including peak positions, debut dates, chart runs, and biggest hits.
Among Aretha Franklin’s biggest Billboard hits were “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, “Respect”, “Spanish Harlem”, “Chain Of Fools”. These songs help show how Aretha Franklin made an impact on the Hot 100 and became part of the sound of the 1960’s
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #1. The song spent 2 weeks at No. 1.
Respect was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #1. The song spent 2 weeks at No. 1.
Spanish Harlem was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #2.
Chain Of Fools was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #2.
Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #3.
Freeway Of Love was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #3.
Baby I Love You was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #4.
(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #5.
Day Dreaming was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #5.
Bridge Over Troubled Water/Brand New Me was one of Aretha Franklin's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits, reaching #6.
| Song | Debut Date | Peak Position | Peak Date | Weeks on Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) | 02/21/87 | #1 | 04/18/87 | 17 |
| Respect | 04/29/67 | #1 | 06/03/67 | 12 |
| Spanish Harlem | 07/31/71 | #2 | 09/11/71 | 12 |
| Chain Of Fools | 12/09/67 | #2 | 01/20/68 | 12 |
| Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) | 11/24/73 | #3 | 02/23/74 | 21 |
| Freeway Of Love | 06/22/85 | #3 | 08/31/85 | 19 |
| Baby I Love You | 07/22/67 | #4 | 09/09/67 | 11 |
| (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone | 03/02/68 | #5 | 03/30/68 | 12 |
| Day Dreaming | 03/18/72 | #5 | 05/06/72 | 12 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water/Brand New Me | 04/17/71 | #6 | 06/05/71 | 12 |
| The House That Jack Built | 08/17/68 | #6 | 09/07/68 | 9 |
| Who’s Zoomin’ Who | 09/28/85 | #7 | 11/30/85 | 19 |
| Think | 05/18/68 | #7 | 06/15/68 | 10 |
| (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman | 09/30/67 | #8 | 11/04/67 | 9 |
| I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) | 03/04/67 | #9 | 04/15/67 | 11 |
| Rock Steady | 10/30/71 | #9 | 11/27/71 | 9 |
| I Say A Little Prayer | 08/17/68 | #10 | 10/05/68 | 11 |
| Don’t Play That Song | 08/08/70 | #11 | 09/19/70 | 10 |
| Call Me/Son Of A Preacher Man | 02/07/70 | #13 | 04/04/70 | 12 |
| Share Your Love With Me | 08/02/69 | #13 | 09/13/69 | 10 |
| See Saw | 11/23/68 | #14 | 12/14/68 | 8 |
| Through The Storm | 04/15/89 | #16 | 05/27/89 | 11 |
| Ain’t No Way | 04/06/68 | #16 | 05/04/68 | 8 |
| Eleanor Rigby | 11/08/69 | #17 | 12/13/69 | 8 |
| Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves | 10/19/85 | #18 | 12/07/85 | 15 |
| I’m In Love | 04/06/74 | #19 | 06/01/74 | 13 |
| You’re All I Need To Get By | 02/20/71 | #19 | 04/03/71 | 9 |
| The Weight | 02/22/69 | #19 | 03/22/69 | 7 |
| Angel | 07/07/73 | #20 | 09/01/73 | 13 |
| Jumpin’ Jack Flash | 09/27/86 | #21 | 11/08/86 | 11 |
| Another Night | 01/18/86 | #22 | 03/22/86 | 14 |
| Spirit In The Dark | 05/23/70 | #23 | 06/27/70 | 8 |
| Jump To It | 08/21/82 | #24 | 10/09/82 | 12 |
| Willing To Forgive | 05/14/94 | #26 | 07/16/94 | 20 |
| A Rose Is Still A Rose | 03/14/98 | #26 | 05/02/98 | 18 |
| All The Kings Horses | 06/03/72 | #26 | 07/08/72 | 8 |
| Jimmy Lee | 12/06/86 | #28 | 02/07/87 | 13 |
| Something He Can Feel | 06/12/76 | #28 | 08/14/76 | 12 |
| I Can’t See Myself Leaving You | 04/19/69 | #28 | 05/24/69 | 8 |
| My Song | 11/30/68 | #31 | 01/04/69 | 7 |
| Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes) | 02/10/73 | #33 | 03/31/73 | 10 |
| Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody | 10/09/61 | #37 | 11/27/61 | 9 |
| Border Song (Holy Moses)/You And Me | 11/21/70 | #37 | 12/19/70 | 7 |
| It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna Be | 07/01/89 | #41 | 07/29/89 | 8 |
| Without Love | 11/16/74 | #45 | 12/28/74 | 8 |
| Love All The Hurt Away | 08/29/81 | #46 | 09/26/81 | 10 |
| Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing | 08/31/74 | #47 | 09/28/74 | 7 |
| Mr. D.J. (5 For The D.J.) | 09/20/75 | #53 | 10/11/75 | 5 |
| Take A Look | 09/02/67 | #56 | 10/14/67 | 8 |
| United Together | 12/27/80 | #56 | 01/31/81 | 8 |
| You Send Me | 06/15/68 | #56 | 07/13/68 | 6 |
| Runnin’ Out Of Fools | 09/19/64 | #57 | 11/14/64 | 10 |
| Get It Right | 07/30/83 | #61 | 08/27/83 | 8 |
| A Deeper Love (From “Sister Act 2”) | 02/12/94 | #63 | 03/05/94 | 9 |
| Tracks Of My Tears | 03/15/69 | #71 | 04/05/69 | 6 |
| Jump | 10/02/76 | #72 | 10/23/76 | 5 |
| Oh Me Oh My (I’m A Fool For You Baby) | 01/15/72 | #73 | 01/29/72 | 4 |
| Here We Go Again | 07/18/98 | #76 | 08/01/98 | 11 |
| Won’t Be Long | 02/27/61 | #76 | 03/13/61 | 3 |
| Gentle On My Mind | 05/10/69 | #76 | 05/17/69 | 3 |
| Wholy Holy | 08/19/72 | #81 | 08/26/72 | 4 |
| Rock-A-Lott | 06/20/87 | #82 | 07/04/87 | 4 |
| Look Into Your Heart | 02/05/77 | #82 | 02/19/77 | 4 |
| Soulville | 02/24/68 | #83 | 03/02/68 | 3 |
| Come To Me | 05/30/81 | #84 | 06/06/81 | 3 |
| Break It To Me Gently | 06/18/77 | #85 | 06/25/77 | 2 |
| Trouble In Mind | 12/15/62 | #86 | 01/12/63 | 5 |
| I Surrender, Dear | 02/03/62 | #87 | 03/03/62 | 5 |
| Don’t Cry, Baby | 07/21/62 | #92 | 07/21/62 | 1 |
| Mockingbird | 12/23/67 | #94 | 12/23/67 | 2 |
| Rough Lover | 02/10/62 | #94 | 02/10/62 | 1 |
| Can’t You Just See Me | 01/30/65 | #96 | 02/06/65 | 2 |
| Try A Little Tenderness | 09/29/62 | #100 | 09/29/62 | 1 |
