I sing to the realists, people who accept it like it is. I express problems. There are tears when it's sad and… — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
...the people at large absolutely gave James Brown respect. He was an original like a Rembrandt or a Picasso — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
Call in the Caped Crusader, Green Hornet, Kato, too. I'm in so much trouble I don't know what to do. — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
It really is an honor if I can be inspirational to a younger singer or person. It means I've done my job. — 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
