I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
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
-
-
I love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for me.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
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.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
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.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
The milk of kindness flows through my body, I shall follow Jesus to the Taco Bell and give thanks.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
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.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
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 FRANKLIN -
I’ve always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
Politics are not my arena. Music is.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
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.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
Yes, I’ve always been fashion conscious.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
My faith always has been and always will be important to me.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
People really don’t have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you. And just don’t let that go to your head, whatever it is they give you.
ARETHA FRANKLIN -
Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
ARETHA FRANKLIN