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Aretha Franklin

Musician

Aretha Franklin was an American singer, pianist and songwriter known as the "Queen of Soul". She rose to widespread fame during her Atlantic Records period in the late 1960s and is celebrated for her powerful voice and interpretive skill.

Born March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee; daughter of Reverend C. L. Franklin; raised in Detroit. Gained prominence after signing with Atlantic Records in 1967. Died August 16, 2018.

DeBaser reviews consistently praise Aretha Franklin's voice, interpretative power and pivotal recordings from the Atlantic years. Reviewers highlight albums such as Lady Soul, Aretha Now and live performances (Aretha in Paris). Themes include gospel roots, transformative covers, backing vocal groups (Sweet Inspirations) and cultural impact of songs like "Respect."

For:Fans of soul, R&B and gospel; music collectors; readers interested in vocal performance and cultural history.

 "This is a song that was stolen from me by a girl".

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 The Queen of Soul.

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 Aretha, before being just Aretha, gave birth to that trifle that is "I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You."

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