R&B is not a fad; it’s the truth.
ARETHA FRANKLINLet’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.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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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 know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.
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Women have broken through the glass ceiling, and they’re now more and more in the power seats.
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I’ve always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.
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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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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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The man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.
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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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My faith always has been and always will be important to me.
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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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The milk of kindness flows through my body, I shall follow Jesus to the Taco Bell and give thanks.
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Being 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.
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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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Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
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And I’ve been hurt hurt bad. I might be just twenty-six, but I’m an old woman in disguise twenty-six goin’on sixty-five.
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