in which Franklin bellowed for freedom, reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, and the song quickly reached a million sales. Don’t call it a comeback, just a whole new Aretha!
But what many modern devotees to the Queen of Soul don't realize is that Franklin happened to give the United States one of the most subtle protest songs of the Vietnam War — even if she didn't ...
"I am in shock," he said. "I grew up with Aretha Franklin. There's certain songs you just don't sing because you just can't touch the original. And you just made it not only your song, but you did ...
She even taught herself how to play the piano. If that alone doesn’t scream talent, I don’t ... Franklin’s hat caused quite the talk just about everywhere. The designer, Detroit-based Luke ...
The first songs I sang in church were “Jesus Be a ... Especially where men are concerned. And I don’t think women need to do anything other than what they’re doing right now, and that ...
That being said, here's more! Let's get into an eclipse-like mood with a sun, moon and eclipse music playlist. Since we're in ...
The life, loves and music of the Queen of Soul will be explored in the play “Natural Woman: An Aretha Story,” at Black ...
His cover of the Ben E. King/Aretha Franklin classic “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)” (as heard on his soul covers abum two years ago) also looks like it may be a nighty regular now ...
Press play to listen while dyeing eggs or to enjoy throughout your Easter gathering. Whatever you decide, these songs are sure ... But it’s Aretha Franklin’s rendition of the spiritual anthem ...
Andra Day (née Cassandra Monique Batie) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She rose to fame with her hit debut single, "Rise Up," from her 2015 Grammy-nominated album, Cheers to the Fall.