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Aretha Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul," was a musical powerhouse whose powerful voice and emotive performances left an indelible mark on the world of music. Born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, she began singing in her father’s church, showcasing her extraordinary talent from a young age. With iconic hits like "Respect" and "Natural Woman," Franklin became a symbol of empowerment and civil rights. Her remarkable career spanned over six decades, earning her numerous accolades, including 18 Grammy Awards, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest artists of all time.
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"I wanted to design a line based on Hollywood's Golden Era. I talked with Stephen Burrows and with Willi Smith and with one or two other people, but it just seems like such a hard field to break into. I need someone like Calvin Klein's manager to get behind me!"
Aretha Franklin"It really is an honor if I can be inspirational to a younger singer or person. It means I've done my job."
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"In terms of helping people understand and know each other a little better, music is universal - universal and transporting."
Aretha Franklin"My mentor was Clara Ward of the famous Ward gospel singers of Philadelphia. And my dad was my coach. He coached me. And just my natural love for music is what drove me."
Aretha Franklin
"We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right."
Aretha Franklin
"Everybody wants respect. In their own way, three-year-olds would like respect, and acknowledgment, in their terms."
Aretha Franklin
"I think women and children and older people are the three least-respected groups in our society."
Aretha Franklin"There is no way in the world anyone else could do my wedding other than myself, along with whomever I select to do various things."
Aretha Franklin