(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

"(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone" is a song by singer Aretha Franklin. Released as a single from her Lady Soul album in 1968, the song was successful, debuting at number 31 and peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks, and spending three weeks at number 1 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart. The B-side, "Ain't No Way", was also a hit, peaking at number 16 on the Hot 100 and number 9 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart.