Aretha's earliest published songs, let's build on the love while we can.
From when she was 14 years old:
Never Grow Old: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGgsI4vzDho
And her mentor/inspiration Mahalia Jackson with:
Take My Hand, Precious Lord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMQkmnqJjSE
Both massive influences in the Civil Rights era (And ongoing of course).
Share your favourites or influences below if you'd like.