On this day in 1986, Aretha released her 3rd self titled record ARETHA! This album marked a vibrant comeback, pairing her powerhouse vocals with contemporary ’80s pop-R&B production. Featuring the hit singles “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Jimmy Lee,” and the Grammy-winning duet “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” with George Michael, the album reintroduced the Queen of Soul to a new generation of listeners. Revisit this record today at the link in stories! | Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin’s unrivaled career spanned six decades and garnered the singer-songwriter every achievement and honor imaginable. Her reign as the Queen of Soul plays out across four discs on a new boxed set from Rhino that is the first to span her entire career, including songs from every label she recorded with. ARETHA, originally set for release last year, will now arrive on July 30 on CD and digitally. Additionally, there will be a single CD and 2LP set highlighting 20 tracks from the boxed