R.I.P., Queen of Soul

Steamhead

Aretha Franklin died today, at age 76.

STEVEusaPA

Yeah...bummer. Same day as Elvis & Babe Ruth. A lot of royalty-a King, a Queen and a Sultan.

EBEBRATT-Ed

I am a Willie Nelson Fan. She did a great job on a song he wrote, "Night Life", knocked it out of the park. U can here it on U tube. Great talent.

HVACNUT

None of these bubble gum pop stars could hold a candle to Aretha's talent. Singing without all the synthesized ranges.
Her cameo in The Blues Brothers was great.
"The Blooze Brothas? They still owe you money fool!"
You better THINK!

Steamhead

Here's one you might not expect. Luciano Pavarotti was supposed to perform at the 1998 Grammys, but he got sick. So Ms. Franklin stepped in:



All I could say was..... Wow.

The Steam Whisperer

Was a sad day Our church music director comes out of the jazz scene in Detroit from the same roots as Aretha Franklin. Gritty edgy and REAL!