Good Times
Aretha Franklin
The song "Good Times" was released by Aretha Franklin in 1968 during the height of the civil rights movement. This powerful song, with its soulful and uplifting melody, became an anthem for the African American community and was heavily played in Black music clubs across the country. It not only marked Franklin's first Top Ten hit on the US R&B charts, but also became an important song in the movement for racial equality and inspired many other artists to address social issues in their music.