I was in my dad's church, his Baptist church, and I think the first song I ever performed was 'Jesus Be a… — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
Let's start with the church. As you know, it's my background, it's a natural setting for me and it's definitely my roots. — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
I had not been in the jazz environment, having been brought up in the church. But once I got to New York,… — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
I donate heavily to the church and various churches in the Detroit community and food banks. — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
My upbringing was in the church. We had to attend regularly. And, of course, the church provided a training ground for me,… — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
I loved going to church. I enjoyed being a part of the choir and just doing things in and around the church.… — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
As a very small girl, I listened to Charlie Parker and loved him and Max Roach and people like that. — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your… — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
Soul is a constant. It's cultural. It's always going to be there, in different flavors and degrees. — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
I certainly enjoy Usher, Beyonce, Chris Brown, and there is Fantasia; these people will be around a while. They've got it. They've got the… — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart and I will love you. Forever, forever, we never will part. Oh, how I love you. — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
I just loved working with George Benson, whom I very much enjoy musically and as a person. — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
I sing to the realists, people who accept it like it is. I express problems. There are tears when it's sad and smiles when… — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
