I’ve never recorded anything I didn’t like.
ARETHA FRANKLINI’ve been around long enough for people to know who I am and what my contributions are. They know me as more than just an artist. I think they know me as a woman as well.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don’t, it hurts even more.
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Being the Queen is not all about singing and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well.
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I’m a big woman. I need big hair.
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I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
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Yes, I’ve always been fashion conscious.
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I’m never tired of going to the studio. I enjoy recording and documenting everything and trying new things.
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I 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.
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I 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.
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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.
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Politics are not my arena. Music is.
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I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.
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Music changes, and I’m gonna change right along with it.
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I remember singing around the house to records that were playing. All kinds of music. And the great James Cleveland was often in our house, and I grew up with his sound as well.
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As a parent you try to maintain a certain amount of control and so you have this tug-of-war … You have to learn when to let go. And that’s not easy.
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Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing. If you’re not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it.
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