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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.

Aretha Franklin

Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It’s transporting, for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It’s uplifting, it’s encouraging, it’s strengthening.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

Encouragement Inspirational Life Moments Music People Strength Transport
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.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

Alone Burden God Heart Music Myself Record
I love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for me.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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I know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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I’ve always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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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.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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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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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.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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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.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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Soul is a constant. It’s cultural. It’s always going to be there, in different flavors and degrees.
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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.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That’s the hardest thing more than anything else.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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I’m never tired of going to the studio. I enjoy recording and documenting everything and trying new things.
ARETHA FRANKLIN

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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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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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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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