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Spice Girls: ‘Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves’ - The Spice Girls did an impressive job of covering ‘Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves.’

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Spice Girls: 'Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves' - The cover didn’t land on an LP, but it did appear as the B-side to their emotional song 'Goodbye.'

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Rod Stewart: '(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Man' - Rod Stewart did some role reversal for his 1974 album 'Smiler.'

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Rod Stewart: '(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Man' - Stewart sung '(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Man,' covering Franklin's original hit from a man’s perspective.

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Prince/Beverley Knight: 'Rock Steady' - Prince enlisted British soul singer Beverley Knight for a brilliant cover of 'Rock Steady.'

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Prince/Beverley Knight: 'Rock Steady' - The duet appeared on Prince’s album, 'Indigo Nights/Live Sessions.'

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Joss Stone: 'All the King’s Horses' - Joss Stone has some of the most impressive covers ever recorded.

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Joss Stone: 'All the King’s Horses' - Her take on Franklin's 'All the King's Horses' is a career standout for Stone.

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Dusty Springfield: 'Won’t Be Long' - 'Won’t Be Long' is far from Franklin's most popular song. Maybe that’s why Dusty Springfield chose to cover it for her 1965 album, 'Ev'rything’s Coming Up Dusty.'

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Dusty Springfield: 'Won’t Be Long' - Springfield breathed new life into the track, performing it frequently at live shows and festivals.

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Simply Red: 'Angel' - Simply Red went all out for their 1996 compilation album 'Greatest Hits.'

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Simply Red: 'Angel' - The band covered Franklin's classic track 'Angel,' enlisting hip-hop group the Fugees for some creative co-production.

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The Shadows: 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)' - The Shadows put their own spin on 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me).'

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The Shadows: 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)' - Cliff Richard and the gang covered the track for their 1987 album, 'Simply Shadows.'

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Sinéad O'Connor: 'Do Right Woman' - The Irish singer covered 'Do Right Woman' for her lengthily titled album, 'She Who Dwells in the Secret Place of the Most High Shall Abide Under the Shadow of ...'

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Sinéad O'Connor: 'Do Right Woman' - Back in 2011, O’Connor trolled the press by saying she found a man by the name of Dr Feelgood. However, the singer was merely quoting Aretha Franklin lyrics.

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Dusty Springfield: 'Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream' - Appearing once again on this list, Springfield couldn’t resist covering 'Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream,' a song that Franklin released just six months prior.

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Dusty Springfield: 'Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream' - Yet again, Springfield’s cover had a life of its own, with intricate instrumentation and the singer's dynamic vocal lead.

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Jimmy Barnes: 'Chain of Fools' - Jimmy Barnes took on Franklin’s 1967 single for his album 'Soul Deeper.'

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Jimmy Barnes: 'Chain of Fools' - The creative cover does justice to the original, with fiery horns and a bold vocal performance from Barnes.

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Dionne Bromfield: 'Until You Come Back to Me' - Dionne Bromfield was the first signee to Amy Winehouse’s Lioness Records.

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Dionne Bromfield: 'Until You Come Back to Me' - Bromfield did a terrific cover of 'Until You Come Back to Me' for her debut album, 'Introducing Dionne Bromfield.'

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Julie Driscoll: 'Save Me' - '60s singer Julie Driscoll recorded a cracking cover of 'Save Me' for her album 'Open.'

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Julie Driscoll: 'Save Me' - Driscoll’s version is funky and jazzed-up, with the singer almost matching Franklin’s vocal performance.

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Hear’Say: 'I Knew You Were Waiting' - Hear’Say got their start on 'Popstars.' But the band didn't last long, breaking up just one year after their appearance on the series.

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Hear’Say: 'I Knew You Were Waiting' - However, 'I Knew You Were Waitin' is a gem in the group’s discography. It’s a cover of Franklin’s duet with George Michael.

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Kiki Dee: '‘Runnin’ Out of Fools' - Kiki Dee was celebrated for her blue-eyed soul vocals. She was the first British female singer to sign with Tamla Motown Records.

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Kiki Dee: 'Runnin’ Out of Fools' - She covered 'Runnin’ Out of Fools,' a standout track from Franklin’s album of the same name.

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Michael Ball: 'Blues Brothers Medley' - Michael Ball covered Franklin’s single 'Think' for his 'Blues Brothers Medley' in 1998.

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'Think,' originally released in 1968, was covered by the Blues Brothers along with Aretha Franklin in 1980 for 'The Blues Brothers' film.

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