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I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)

American Idol Season 6 - The Songs

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This was Aretha Franklin's first top 10 pop hit and it arrived just months before "Respect" topped the pop chart.

Performer

Sabrina Sloan - February 21, 2007

Songwriter

Ronnie Shannon

Notable Recorded Version

  • Aretha Franklin - #9 Pop (1967)

Key Lyric Phrase

You got one that you'll never lose
The way you treat me is a shame
How could you hurt me so bad

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