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Respect, I Say A Little Prayer, Natural Woman – they’re just a few of Aretha Franklin’s many hits. But why exactly is Aretha the Queen of Soul?
Winner of 18 competitive Grammy Awards with a career spanning over 50 years, Aretha Franklin paved the way for today’s RnB divas.

Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Mary J Blige and Angie Stone pay tribute to the true Queen of Soul.

With contributions from Aretha herself and her producer at Atlantic, the late Jerry Wexler, we tell the story of Aretha Franklin, from her Gospel roots right up to the present day.

To know the new school, you gotta go old school!
What’s your favourite Aretha song? Which current artists do you think have been influenced by Aretha?

Terri strodes
I want you to know that you Aretha are my number one artist. From RESPECT to your CHRISTMAS CD.. You are the BEST...

Gloria D
Aretha is the greatest vocal singer of all times, God gave her the voice to sing, although, she did inherit her talent from both parent, she is a "wonder" to the world and can't be duplicated. You go girl ARETHA. We love you. All new black female vocalist, tip your hats and give the credit to Aretha, she made a way for you and don't forget it. Some of the young stars as mentioned, don't get the "big head", you sound good, but you are not "ARETHA"

ola
i luv her song.RESPECT is boom

Ahmed from Ghana
I love Aretha Franklin, she looks like my mom.



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