~ Aretha as I remember her!
She was such a lovely lady, to be sure! We lost the multi-talented Aretha Franklin just under one year ago, and, sadly it seems only like yesterday. This lady of soul was a true American icon...a powerful singer, songwriter, civil rights activist, and actress! Aretha was one versatile lady who stepped right along with the times, changing her look and adapting to all genres of music!
Aretha was pretty shy, in her younger years with quiet beginnings in the church, where her father was a minister. But, look out!!! Aretha hit the soul and pop scene in the 1960's, copped a sassy attitude, and drove it all the way through her career!
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Aretha wrote the book on R~E~S~P~E~C~T! She commanded "respect"
and Got It!
~ Yahoo Images
* Respect charted at #1 on the US Pop Chart on Valentine's Day 1967 *
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In 1967, Aretha recorded at the FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where various other artists like Etta James, The Rolling Stones, and Wilson Pickett were known to record.
~ Aretha Frankin * FAME Recording Studio * Muscle Shoals, Alabama
* Yahoo Images
Ms. Franklin accomplished so much during her years as a top entertainer and favorite "Lady of Soul". She was the first female to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. She was also inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005, and
the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
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One of my favorite performances of Aretha's is her song and dance number in "The Blues Brothers" film in 1980. She runs a diner, and has a hard time keeping her man from leaving to go on the road with the Blues Brothers. Let's take a look!
* Don't you just love this!
* Aretha's "Think" charted on Billboard at #7 in June of 1968 *
Did I mention something about a "SASSY" attitude earlier?
Did you know...Aretha Franklin was also asked to sing at not one, but THREE Presidential Inaugurations!
Let me see...Okay. Looks like Aretha sang at President Jimmy Carter's inauguration in 1977.
She sang, "God Bless America"
Then, along comes President Bill Clinton in 1993...
Aretha sang, "I Dreamed A Dream"
And, at President Barrack Obama's inauguration in 2009
Aretha sang, "My Country, Tis of Thee"
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* Getty Images
~ Aretha Franklin sings at the Presidential Inauguration of President Barack Obama
January 20, 2009
The hat she wore with the BIG Bow went viral...pretty cool hat, huh?
A spokesperson for vulture.com reported that Aretha hoped her hat would later be displayed at the Barack Obama Presidential Library!
I have no evidence to corroborate that the request has been honored
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I have had the pleasure of watching a few memorial tributes to this Lady Aretha Franklin. She was well-respected and loved in the music industry. I for one will always be a fan!
***
Can I leave you with my favorite Aretha Franklin recording? This song charted at #1 on the R & B Chart, and, at #2 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1968.
Aretha said she didn't write the song, but she might as well have.
It was her story.
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Please allow me to Thank: Youtube
Ms Aretha Franklin
Blogger
Yahoo Images
Getty Images
Wikipedia
theguardian.com
historyofrecording.com
pagesix.com
* and a few others *
None of the featured images or videos are my property!
Aretha Franklin * The Queen of Soul * Chain of Fools!
*Thank you so much for coming by! I hope you are all doing well. Please stop in and say hello if you get the chance. It's always nice to hear from you!
*** Please send your prayers to the folks in Alabama and Georgia, who are still experiencing trauma over the recent tornadoes. May relief and the rebuilding of their lives come soon!
Be good to each other...laugh a lot, and Love, Love, Love!
*** Until next time! *** 💗
She was such a lovely lady, to be sure! We lost the multi-talented Aretha Franklin just under one year ago, and, sadly it seems only like yesterday. This lady of soul was a true American icon...a powerful singer, songwriter, civil rights activist, and actress! Aretha was one versatile lady who stepped right along with the times, changing her look and adapting to all genres of music!
Aretha was pretty shy, in her younger years with quiet beginnings in the church, where her father was a minister. But, look out!!! Aretha hit the soul and pop scene in the 1960's, copped a sassy attitude, and drove it all the way through her career!
***
Aretha wrote the book on R~E~S~P~E~C~T! She commanded "respect"
and Got It!
~ Yahoo Images
* Respect charted at #1 on the US Pop Chart on Valentine's Day 1967 *
***
In 1967, Aretha recorded at the FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where various other artists like Etta James, The Rolling Stones, and Wilson Pickett were known to record.
~ Aretha Frankin * FAME Recording Studio * Muscle Shoals, Alabama
* Yahoo Images
Ms. Franklin accomplished so much during her years as a top entertainer and favorite "Lady of Soul". She was the first female to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. She was also inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005, and
the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
***
One of my favorite performances of Aretha's is her song and dance number in "The Blues Brothers" film in 1980. She runs a diner, and has a hard time keeping her man from leaving to go on the road with the Blues Brothers. Let's take a look!
* Don't you just love this!
* Aretha's "Think" charted on Billboard at #7 in June of 1968 *
Did I mention something about a "SASSY" attitude earlier?
Did you know...Aretha Franklin was also asked to sing at not one, but THREE Presidential Inaugurations!
Let me see...Okay. Looks like Aretha sang at President Jimmy Carter's inauguration in 1977.
She sang, "God Bless America"
Then, along comes President Bill Clinton in 1993...
Aretha sang, "I Dreamed A Dream"
And, at President Barrack Obama's inauguration in 2009
Aretha sang, "My Country, Tis of Thee"
***
* Getty Images
~ Aretha Franklin sings at the Presidential Inauguration of President Barack Obama
January 20, 2009
The hat she wore with the BIG Bow went viral...pretty cool hat, huh?
A spokesperson for vulture.com reported that Aretha hoped her hat would later be displayed at the Barack Obama Presidential Library!
I have no evidence to corroborate that the request has been honored
***
I have had the pleasure of watching a few memorial tributes to this Lady Aretha Franklin. She was well-respected and loved in the music industry. I for one will always be a fan!
***
Can I leave you with my favorite Aretha Franklin recording? This song charted at #1 on the R & B Chart, and, at #2 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1968.
Aretha said she didn't write the song, but she might as well have.
It was her story.
****
Please allow me to Thank: Youtube
Ms Aretha Franklin
Blogger
Yahoo Images
Getty Images
Wikipedia
theguardian.com
historyofrecording.com
pagesix.com
* and a few others *
None of the featured images or videos are my property!
Aretha Franklin * The Queen of Soul * Chain of Fools!
*Thank you so much for coming by! I hope you are all doing well. Please stop in and say hello if you get the chance. It's always nice to hear from you!
*** Please send your prayers to the folks in Alabama and Georgia, who are still experiencing trauma over the recent tornadoes. May relief and the rebuilding of their lives come soon!
Be good to each other...laugh a lot, and Love, Love, Love!
*** Until next time! *** 💗
