Aretha Franklin
1942 - 2018
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Quotes
Biography
Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, was an American singer and songwriter who achieved immense success in the music industry. Born in 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, she began her career singing gospel music in her father's church. Franklin's powerful voice and soulful delivery helped her become one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Throughout her career, she released numerous iconic hits such as 'Respect,' 'Natural Woman,' and 'I Say a Little Prayer.' Aretha Franklin's impact on music and culture earned her the title of the 'greatest singer of all time' by Rolling Stone magazine.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with that.
2
Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It's transporting, for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life.
3
I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.
4
Sometimes, what you're looking for is already there.
5
You can't copy anybody and end with anything. If you copy, it means you're working without any real feeling.