17 Aug 2018

Aretha Franklin's music rising on charts following her death

New York — Aretha Franklin's music quickly climbed the iTunes' charts following her death on Thursday.

Her 30 Greatest Hits album hit the No. 1 spot, replacing Nicki Minaj's new album, while Respect topped the songs' charts.

More songs from Franklin, including (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Think, Chain of Fools and I Say a Little Prayer, were in the Top 10.

The iTunes charts tracks digital sales and is updated multiple times each day.

Franklin died of pancreatic cancer at age 76.

She had battled health issues in recent years and in 2017 announced her retirement from touring.

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