Amazing Grace
The passing of Mahalia Jackson spurred Franklin to regain interest in gospel music. For her 1972 album “Amazing Grace,” she returned to her gospel origins. “Amazing Grace” was the best-selling gospel album at the time and went on to sell more than 2 million copies. Throughout the 1970s, Franklin’s success continued.
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She branched out and worked with producers like Curtis Mayfield and Quincy Jones. Franklin was also recording rock and pop covers. The talented singer ultimately won eight Grammy Awards for Best R&B Female Vocal Performance, which is pretty impressive. The last one was in 1974, for her hit single “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing.” At this point, Aretha Franklin established herself as an artist, and the world saw her true talent.