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Who sang Rock Steady?

Aretha Franklin released the song Rock Steady. Date of release: 1972.

Release date: 1972

Duration: 03:14

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The protagonist sings about how good it feels to dance to a funky song called "Rock Steady." She encourages her listeners to move their hips from side to side and spin around as they "rock steady." She repeats the chorus, which talks about how funky her hips feel and how she could dance all night.

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Aretha Franklin - Short Biography

Aretha Louise Franklin, a famous American musician, has been dubbed the "Queen of Soul". Her impressive career has earned her international recognition, with Rolling Stone magazine twice ranking her ninth on its "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" list. Franklin's music has touched countless listeners and helped her sell more than 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.

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"Rock Steady" is a popular song written and performed by Aretha Franklin, released in 1971. It is featured on her album "Young, Gifted and Black". The single was a big hit and reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 that same year. It also reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for soul singles. The original A-side, a rendition of the song "Oh Me Oh My," was not as successful and only reached #73 on the Billboard Hot 100, but did reach the top 10 on the soul singles chart.

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