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Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist known as the "Queen of Soul." Her powerful voice and emotive performances earned her a place among the greatest vocalists of all time. Franklin's career includes iconic hits like "Respect," "Natural Woman," and "Chain of Fools," which have become anthems of soul and R&B music. Her influence extended beyond music, as she was a cultural and civil rights icon. Franklin's contributions to music and her impact on American culture have solidified her legacy as a groundbreaking artist.
"If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about."
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"If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about."

Soul, Song
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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."
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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."

God, Being
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"I always felt rock and roll was very, very wholesome music."
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"I always felt rock and roll was very, very wholesome music."

Music,
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"I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That's the hardest thing more than anything else."
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"I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That's the hardest thing more than anything else."

Losing, Weight
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"I'm the lady next door when I'm not on stage."
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"I'm the lady next door when I'm not on stage."

Lady,
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"I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is."
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"I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is."

People,
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"My faith always has been and always will be important to me."
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"My faith always has been and always will be important to me."

Faith, Will
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"I'm a big woman. I need big hair."
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"I'm a big woman. I need big hair."

Hair, Woman
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