Aretha Franklin Celebrates Her 69th Birthday
March 26 2011, Published 2:18 p.m. ET
Aretha Franklin celebrates her 69th birthday in New York City on March 25, 2011.
1. Aretha Franklin gets a kiss from Bette Midler at her birthday celebration.
Aretha Franklin gets a kiss from Bette Midler at her birthday celebration.
2. Aretha blows out the candles on her cake.
Aretha blows out the candles on her cake.
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3. Aretha poses with legendary record producer and music executive Clive Davis.
Aretha poses with legendary record producer and music executive Clive Davis.
4. Smokey Robinson was also in attendance at Aretha's birthday party.
Smokey Robinson was also in attendance at Aretha's birthday party.