Aretha Franklin has topped the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time list by Rolling Stones magazine.

Ray Charles was at number two, followed by Elvis Presley [ Images ] and Sam Cooke. John Lennon [ Images ] rounded off the top five.

The special March issue which marks the first anniversary of the Indian edition of the magazine, also features a special section on A R Rahman's [ Images ] Oscar feat, and the band U2, whose 12 studio album releases this month.

The top 10 are:

1. Aretha Franklin

2. Ray Charles

3. Elvis Presley

4. Sam Cooke

5. John Lennon

6. Marvin Gaye

7. Bob Dylan [ Images ]

8. Otis Redding

9. Stevie Wonder [ Images ]

10. James Brown [ Images ]

List and photograph courtesy: Rolling Stones