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.
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 FRANKLINMusic changes, and I’m gonna change right along with it.
ARETHA FRANKLINWhen God loves you, what can be better than that?
ARETHA FRANKLINMy faith always has been and always will be important to me.
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.
ARETHA FRANKLINI love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for me.
ARETHA FRANKLINI sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.
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.
ARETHA FRANKLINI’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.
ARETHA FRANKLINThe milk of kindness flows through my body, I shall follow Jesus to the Taco Bell and give thanks.
ARETHA FRANKLINFalling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.
ARETHA FRANKLINI know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.
ARETHA FRANKLINParents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.
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.
ARETHA FRANKLINPolitics are not my arena. Music is.
ARETHA FRANKLINThe man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.
ARETHA FRANKLIN