Natural Woman is one of the many unforgettable classics from the late Queen of Soul – Aretha Franklin’s catalog.
And like several others of her high-octane vocal ballads, this soulful tune has also been performed by a number of vocalists – not only from her time, but also from the generations that have followed since she first recorded it in 1967.
The likes of Patti LaBelle and Celine Dion have given their own renditions of this timeless classic, and some of them have actually managed to turn out as great as the original.
Looking back, and assessing these numerous versions of the Carole-King penned tune, we have put together the ten best versions (either live or studio recordings) of this song – that have all given a unique flavour and yet stayed true to the very essence of this masterpiece.
Here are the 10 best renditions of Natural Woman, including that of Ms. Franklin:
10)
ARIANA GRANDE
9)
JENNIFER HUDSON
8)
JOSS STONE
7)
CELINE DION
6)
KELLY CLARKSON
5)
ADELE
4)
CAROLE KING
3)
DIVAS MEDLEY 1998
2)
WHITNEY HOUSTON
1)
ARETHA FRANKLIN
Which version is your personal favorite among these?