But it has been argued that the inspiration for Franklin's passionate vocals was likely drawn from a painful place. Encouraged by her father, Aretha made her first recording, the album Songs of ...
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Even before he asserted himself musically with his classic run of albums in the 1970s, Wonder was already putting his distinct stamp on his music ... of a Clown,” Aretha Franklin’s ...
The definitive female soul singer of the '60s, a symbol of black pride, and one of the most influential voices in the history of popular music, Aretha Franklin ... reach the Top 10 in both Pop ...
The late Aretha ... Grandma.'" Franklin opted for R&B legend Lauryn Hill's "Killing Me Softly" to perform but when it didn't move the judges, they suggested she sing another song.
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Aretha Franklin, the "queen of soul" known ... Franklin won 18 Grammys, and had 17 Top Ten US chart hits over a music career spanning seven decades. The star gave her final performance last ...
Aretha and Whitney Tribute” featuring acclaimed tribute artist Charity Lockhart will be presented Friday at 7 p.m. at t Country Club, 800 Country Club Drive. Tickets are $40 apiece and can be ...