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40 quotes by Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer and musician. Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin's church as a child. In 1960, at age 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records only achieving modest success. Following her signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", "(You Make Me...
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When God loves you, what can be better than that?

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Columbia was a wonderful label for me. Wonderful. The records I made there garnered me an audience. I won a number of polls during the years that I... →

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I've been around long enough for people to know who I am and what my contributions are. They know me as more than just an artist. I think they... →

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I don't feel one's personal medical condition is everybody's business. It just isn't something you advertise, and it's not open... →

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I know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don't know that I've ever heard any geniuses.

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I like Beyonce's music - some of it, not all of it.

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I love all music.

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I was in my dad's church, his Baptist church, and I think the first song I ever performed was 'Jesus Be a Fence Around Me.'

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I'm never tired of going to the studio. I enjoy recording and documenting everything and trying new things.

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Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.

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I go to the healthier foods that are less chemically treated. I am drinking lots of water to get rid of the toxins in my body. It's a natural... →

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I love producing, writing. I rarely write with other writers unless I have a real great respect for them. Like Burt Bacharach, or Carole Sager, or... →

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I remember singing around the house to records that were playing. All kinds of music. And the great James Cleveland was often in our house, and I... →

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