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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

  1. Whitney Houston's voice soars at hometown funeral
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    He later said in a statement that he and his children were asked repeatedly to move and he left rather than risk creating a scene. Close family friend Aretha Franklin, whom Houston lovingly called "Aunt Ree," had been expected to sing at the service,...

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    She was, as a consequence, very much in demand. At the beginning of February she was at the Grammys. At least, she thinks she was. "God, I can't believe that was just last year. What's going on? Right, yes: I did an Aretha Franklin tribute with...

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    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Aretha Franklin performs at Radio City Music Hall on February 17, 2012 in New York City.

    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Aretha Franklin performs at Radio City Music Hall on February 17, 2012 in New York City. View Photo »

  4. I grew up listening to Frank Sinatra and Patsy Cline and Aretha Franklin – people like that ... I wasn’t into top 40 music, or contemporary pop. My songwriting is contemporary as far as the lyrics go, but musically it has a retro vibe.
    SOURCE: BMI.com 2 months ago
  5. Stars mourn Whitney Houston at rousing New Jersey funeral
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    Gospel and soul music greats, celebrities and family members swayed to gospel hits and delivered tributes both sung and spoken to the crowded New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where Houston honed her wide vocal range as a young choral singer with her...

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  7. Stars mourn Whitney Houston
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    Gospel and soul music greats, celebrities and family members swayed to gospel hits and delivered tributes both sung and spoken to the crowded New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where Houston honed her wide vocal range as a young choral singer with her...

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    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Atmospher outside the Aretha Franklin Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 17, 2012 in New York City.

    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Atmospher outside the Aretha Franklin Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 17, 2012 in New York City. View Photo »

  9. That was a big part of the music made here where we grew up — Aretha Franklin, Candi Staton, Wilson Pickett. I studied that stuff, and I know everybody in our band did — our bassist, Jimbo [Hart], and drummer, Chad [Gamble], in particular. Chad had an R&B band with his brother, who is an organ player, c...
    SOURCE: Kansas City The Pitch 2 months ago
  10. Whitney Houston Funeral To Be Streamed Online
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  11. Whitney Houston funeral: Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder perform; Aretha Franklin cancels
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    Keys, Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly and other musicians paid tribute Saturday to Whitney Houston through song at the singer’s funeral. Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was scheduled to perform but was forced to cancel due to health issues with her legs and feet.

  12. Whitney Houston funeral: Aretha Franklin pulls out due to leg spasms
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About Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist commonly referred to as "The Queen of Soul". Although renowned for her soul recordings, Franklin is also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, R&B and gospel. She is widely acclaimed for her passionate vocal style and powerful range. In 2008, the American music... Full Article

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Atmospher outside the Aretha Franklin Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 17, 2012 in New York City.
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    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Atmospher outside the Aretha Franklin Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 17, 2012 in New York City.

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  2. NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: A general view of Radio City Music Hall during Aretha Franklin's concert on February 17, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 21 hours ago

    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: A general view of Radio City Music Hall during Aretha Franklin's concert on February 17, 2012 in New York City.

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  3. NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Aretha Franklin performs a tribute to the late Whitney Houston onstage at Radio City Music Hall on February 17, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 22 hours ago

    NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Aretha Franklin performs a tribute to the late Whitney Houston onstage at Radio City Music Hall on February 17, 2012 in New York City.

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  4. Aretha Franklin performs at Radio City Music in New York February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 22 hours ago

    Aretha Franklin performs at Radio City Music in New York February 17, 2012.

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  5. Aretha Franklin performs a tribute to Whitney Houston at Radio City Music Hall in New York February 17, 2012. Houston died late last week at age 48 in a Beverly Hills hotel room on the eve of the music industry's Grammy Awards. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 22 hours ago

    Aretha Franklin performs a tribute to Whitney Houston at Radio City Music Hall in New York February 17, 2012. Houston died late last week at age 48 in a Beverly Hills hotel room on the eve of the music industry's Grammy Awards.

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  6. A man signs a condolence book for singer Whitney Houston in front of a large photograph of her outside the Whigham Funeral Home February 17, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey, one day before the pop star's funeral. Soul queen Aretha Franklin will sing Saturday at the private funeral for fallen... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    A man signs a condolence book for singer Whitney Houston in front of a large photograph of her outside the Whigham Funeral Home February 17, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey, one day before the pop star's funeral. Soul queen Aretha Franklin will sing Saturday at the private funeral for fallen...

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  7. A woman reads messages at a memorial, for singer Whitney Houston, set up outside New Hope Baptist Church February 17, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Funeral services for the soinger are planned for February 18, 2012 at the church. Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will sing Saturday at the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    A woman reads messages at a memorial, for singer Whitney Houston, set up outside New Hope Baptist Church February 17, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Funeral services for the soinger are planned for February 18, 2012 at the church. Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will sing Saturday at the...

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  8. People stand in line to sign a condolence book for singer Whitney Houston outside the Whigham Funeral Home February 17, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey, one day before the pop star's funeral. Soul queen Aretha Franklin will sing Saturday at the private funeral for fallen pop legend Whitney... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    People stand in line to sign a condolence book for singer Whitney Houston outside the Whigham Funeral Home February 17, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey, one day before the pop star's funeral. Soul queen Aretha Franklin will sing Saturday at the private funeral for fallen pop legend Whitney...

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  9. People view a makeshift memorial for Whitney Houston outside the Whigham Funeral Home February 17, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey, one day before the pop star's funeral. Soul queen Aretha Franklin will sing Saturday at the private funeral for fallen pop legend Whitney Houston, in a... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    People view a makeshift memorial for Whitney Houston outside the Whigham Funeral Home February 17, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey, one day before the pop star's funeral. Soul queen Aretha Franklin will sing Saturday at the private funeral for fallen pop legend Whitney Houston, in a...

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  10. WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Recording artist Aretha Franklin attends the after party for BET Honors 2012 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery on January 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Recording artist Aretha Franklin attends the after party for BET Honors 2012 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery on January 14, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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  11. WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Recording artist Aretha Franklin and William 'Willie' Williams attend the after party for BET Honors 2012 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery on January 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Recording artist Aretha Franklin and William 'Willie' Williams attend the after party for BET Honors 2012 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery on January 14, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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  12. Aretha Franklin performs at the BET Honors in Washington January 14, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Aretha Franklin performs at the BET Honors in Washington January 14, 2012.

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  13. WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Aretha Franklin performs during the BET Honors 2012 at the Warner Theatre on January 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Aretha Franklin performs during the BET Honors 2012 at the Warner Theatre on January 14, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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  14. Musicians Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder sing together at the BET Honors in Washington January 14, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Musicians Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder sing together at the BET Honors in Washington January 14, 2012.

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  15. Singer Aretha Franklin arrives at the BET Honors red carpet in the Warner Theatre in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Singer Aretha Franklin arrives at the BET Honors red carpet in the Warner Theatre in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.

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  16. WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 13: Aretha Franklin and William Wilkerson attend the BET Honors 2012 Pre-Honors dinner at the Corcoran Gallery of Art on January 13, 2012 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 13: Aretha Franklin and William Wilkerson attend the BET Honors 2012 Pre-Honors dinner at the Corcoran Gallery of Art on January 13, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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  17. WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 13: Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin pose for photographers during the BET Honors 2012 Pre-Honors dinner at the Corcoran Gallery of Art on January 13, 2012 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 13: Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin pose for photographers during the BET Honors 2012 Pre-Honors dinner at the Corcoran Gallery of Art on January 13, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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  18. Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.

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  19. CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 05: Kris Bowers performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute concert honoring Aretha Franklin during the 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on November 5, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 05: Kris Bowers performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute concert honoring Aretha Franklin during the 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on November 5, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  20. CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 5: Mike Farris performs during Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoring Aretha Franklin, 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on November 5, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 5: Mike Farris performs during Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoring Aretha Franklin, 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on November 5, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  21. CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Aretha Franklin performs an encore with Ronald Isley and Dennis Edwards during the Roll Hall of Fame honoring Aretha Franklin, 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on November 5, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Aretha Franklin performs an encore with Ronald Isley and Dennis Edwards during the Roll Hall of Fame honoring Aretha Franklin, 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on November 5, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  22. CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 5: (L-R) Cissy Houston, Jerry Butler, Aretha Franklin, Ronald Isley and Dennis Edwards perform an encore during the Roll Hall of Fame honoring Aretha Franklin, 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on November 5, 2011 in Cleveland,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 5: (L-R) Cissy Houston, Jerry Butler, Aretha Franklin, Ronald Isley and Dennis Edwards perform an encore during the Roll Hall of Fame honoring Aretha Franklin, 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre on November 5, 2011 in Cleveland,...

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  23. NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 19: The Queen of Soul & Living Legend Aretha Franklin performs to a SRO audience at the Ryman Auditorium on October 19, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 19: The Queen of Soul & Living Legend Aretha Franklin performs to a SRO audience at the Ryman Auditorium on October 19, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  24. Soul diva Aretha Franklin performs during the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial October 16, 2011 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Soul diva Aretha Franklin performs during the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial October 16, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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  25. US President Barack Obama kisses soul diva Aretha Franklin as First Lady Michelle Obama (L), Vice President Joe Biden, Jill Biden and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar applaud after Franklin performed at the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial October 16, 2011 in Washington,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    US President Barack Obama kisses soul diva Aretha Franklin as First Lady Michelle Obama (L), Vice President Joe Biden, Jill Biden and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar applaud after Franklin performed at the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial October 16, 2011 in Washington,...

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Atmospher outside the Aretha Franklin Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 17, 2012 in New York City.

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  1. I grew up listening to Frank Sinatra and Patsy Cline and Aretha Franklin – people like that ... I wasn’t into top 40 music, or contemporary pop. My songwriting is contemporary as far as the lyrics go, but musically it has a retro vibe.
    SOURCE: BMI.com 2 months ago
  2. That was a big part of the music made here where we grew up — Aretha Franklin, Candi Staton, Wilson Pickett. I studied that stuff, and I know everybody in our band did — our bassist, Jimbo [Hart], and drummer, Chad [Gamble], in particular. Chad had an R&B band with his brother, who is an organ player, c...
    SOURCE: Kansas City The Pitch 2 months ago
  3. If y'all good Black Star will release a free song off our top secret Aretha Franklin mixtape today [too]
    SOURCE: MTV.com 2 months ago
  4. A diva to me is like Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey. I have no feminine qualities on me at all. You know what I'm sayin'? If they could change that word backwards that would be cool. I'd take that.
    SOURCE: Regina Leader-Post 2 months ago
  5. We need you guys to tap into Detroit .. like many great talents that come out of there like Eminem, Aretha Franklin, RoboCob, Alice Cooper, Tom Selleck.
    SOURCE: Aces Showbiz 2 months ago
  6. maybe Coach Neuheisel should learn a new song by Aretha Franklin, `Respect.' It [angered] us.
    SOURCE: SB Nation 2 months ago
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