Three years ago at the Kennedy Center Honors, a 73-year-old Aretha Franklin took the stage in a floor-length fur coat, sat down at the piano and brought President Obama to tears.

Aretha Franklin sings at Obama's inauguration The Queen of Soul performed "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" minutes before Barack Obama was sworn in as president in 2009.

Aretha Franklin realizes everyone make mistakes—even the President of the United States. After Barack Obama botched the spelling of "Respect" during the White House's Women of Soul Event last ...

More: 11 photos of Aretha Franklin with presidents Former President Barack Obama sent a poignant condolence letter that was read by the Rev. Al Sharpton during Franklin’s funeral service.

Although she sang at his inauguration, former President Barack Obama won't attend the funeral of Aretha Franklin, his spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.

President Barack Obama said singer Aretha Franklin “rocked the world of anyone who had the pleasure of hearing her voice” in a letter that was read during her funeral service Friday to honor ...

Bill Clinton spoke in person at Franklin's funeral, while Barack Obama and George W. Bush each sent a letter in honor of the Queen of Soul.

The Obamas praised Aretha Franklin as "truly one of a kind" who inspired millions through her music in a letter read by the Rev. Al Sharpton.

Aretha Franklin brought former President Barack Obama to tears with her rendition of Carole King's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 27: US President Barack Obama fist bumps with singer Aretha Franklin who sung during a farwell ceremony for Attorney General Eric Holder at the Justice Department ...

Former President Barack Obama sent a letter in memory of Aretha Franklin that the Rev. Al Sharpton read at her funeral Friday in Detroit. "Dear Friends and Family of Aretha: "Michelle and I extend ...

Related: Aretha Franklin’s Life in Photos At the time, President Barack Obama shed a tear during her set. Franklin walked onto the stage wearing a full-length fur coat and placed her clutch on ...