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.
ARETHA FRANKLINMy heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I’m gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right.
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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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Falling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.
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I’ve never recorded anything I didn’t like.
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Better friends than lovers. Sugar can’t you see? You need you and I really need me.
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My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I’m gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.
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I’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.
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Yes, I’ve always been fashion conscious.
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Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
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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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I’m a big woman. I need big hair.
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If you disrespect everybody that you run into, how in the world do you think everybody’s supposed to respect you?
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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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R&B is not a fad; it’s the truth.
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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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