Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklinis an American singer–songwriter and musician. Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin's church as a child. In 1960, at the age of 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records but only achieving modest success. Following her signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", "A Natural Woman" and "Think". These hits and more helped her to gain the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoul Singer
Date of Birth25 March 1942
CityMemphis, TN
CountryUnited States of America
Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.
I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
Clark Terry is an American Master. I love to listen to him, particularly 'Mumbles.' I was so delighted when we received degrees together, along with Edward Kennedy, at the New England Conservatory in 1997.
Call in the Caped Crusader, Green Hornet, Kato, too. I'm in so much trouble I don't know what to do.
Let's start with the church. As you know, it's my background, it's a natural setting for me and it's definitely my roots.
You're a no good heartbreaker, you're a liar, and you're a cheat. I don't know why I let you do these things to me.
Politics are not my arena. Music is.
I like Beyonce's music - some of it, not all of it.
It's so glamorous, you have to see it." (describing the $92 million Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
I donate heavily to the church and various churches in the Detroit community and food banks.
I've never recorded anything I didn't like.
Yes, I've always been fashion conscious.
...the people at large absolutely gave James Brown respect. He was an original like a Rembrandt or a Picasso