EP 12 - Lady Soul - Aretha Franklin (1968)

Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded. This week, we're covering Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin — a landmark soul record that cemented her as the Queen of Soul, featuring some of the most powerful and enduring songs of her career, with timeless hits that defined an era of music and emotion. Join Nelie and Cam every week as they decode the hits, the history, and the cultural impact of the classic divas who shaped pop music. Follow us on Instagram @divadecoded.pod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more diva deep dives. Chapters (00:00:00) - "You Were Not Born Yet"(00:00:34) - Diva Decoded: The End of The Season(00:01:27) - Drumroll Lady Soul(00:06:37) - Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston(00:08:48) - Demi Lovato On Shania Twain's New Album(00:11:56) - Blake On Aretha Franklin's Last Album(00:14:28) - Chain of Fools(00:17:56) - Aretha Franklin(00:20:32) - Mariah Carey(00:24:31) - Mariah Carey's "Oh My God"(00:25:37) - Nikki Hokey Cam(00:26:49) - Celine Dion's "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman(00:30:56) - Kelly Clarkson's "Since You've Been Gone" Song(00:33:53) - "What's Missing?"(00:35:35) - Janet Jackson's Come Back To Me(00:38:07) - Body Checking My Math Teacher(00:40:02) - The Watcher(00:42:55) - Aretha Franklin's "" "(00:46:37) - Aretha Franklin On The Bridges(00:49:25) - 1989(00:50:13) - Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' Song(00:54:44) - Aretha Franklin's Legacy(00:59:04) - "Aretha's Voice Still Resonates 30 Years Later"(01:02:21) - Pink's 'Hello' Album Cover(01:04:06) - Jerry Wexler and George Michael(01:05:06) - Aretha Franklin's Soul Album(01:06:19) - Maroon 5 on The album's(01:07:56) - Top 3 Songs on Mariah's Natural Woman(01:11:02) - A Taste Of Season 1(01:13:49) - diva decoded(01:15:39) - Beautiful Wedding Gowns