Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
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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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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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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Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum.
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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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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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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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Better friends than lovers. Sugar can’t you see? You need you and I really need me.
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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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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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R&B is not a fad; it’s the truth.
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Politics are not my arena. Music is.
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Music changes, and I’m gonna change right along with it.
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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 saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
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I’m a big woman. I need big hair.
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