If a song’s about something I’ve experienced or that could’ve happened to me it’s good. But if it’s alien to me, I couldn’t lend anything to it. Because that’s what soul is all about.
ARETHA FRANKLINIf a song’s about something I’ve experienced or that could’ve happened to me it’s good. But if it’s alien to me, I couldn’t lend anything to it. Because that’s what soul is all about.
ARETHA FRANKLINSoul is a constant. It’s cultural. It’s always going to be there, in different flavors and degrees.
ARETHA FRANKLINTrying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don’t, it hurts even more.
ARETHA FRANKLINI love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for me.
ARETHA FRANKLINParents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.
ARETHA FRANKLINBeing 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.
ARETHA FRANKLINI don’t feel one’s personal medical condition is everybody’s business. It just isn’t something you advertise, and it’s not open to discussion.
ARETHA FRANKLINWhen God loves you, what can be better than that?
ARETHA FRANKLINI saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
ARETHA FRANKLINI know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.
ARETHA FRANKLINI sing to the realists, people who accept it like it is. I express problems. There are tears when it’s sad and smiles when it’s happy. It seems simple to me, but for some people, I guess feelin’ takes courage.
ARETHA FRANKLINThe milk of kindness flows through my body, I shall follow Jesus to the Taco Bell and give thanks.
ARETHA FRANKLINMusic changes, and I’m gonna change right along with it.
ARETHA FRANKLINI’ve always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.
ARETHA FRANKLINI’m never tired of going to the studio. I enjoy recording and documenting everything and trying new things.
ARETHA FRANKLINI’ve never recorded anything I didn’t like.
ARETHA FRANKLIN