With her powerhouse voice, Aretha Franklin could make any song an event. Behind every great song is a story.

With her powerhouse voice, Aretha Franklin could make any song an event. Behind every great song is a story.

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The stories behind 5 of Aretha Franklin's biggest songs

With her powerhouse voice, Aretha Franklin could make any song an event. The late singer drew from a range of inspirations -- her life, her loves, her faith -- to bring passion to every verse. When she sang it, you believed it. Behind every great song is a story. Here are five of hers.