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Aretha Frankline – Queen of Soul

Aretha Franklin
1942 –
birthplace – Detroit, Michigan

“Queen of Soul”

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Respect. That word became very important to black people in the 1960′s. Aretha Franklin, the singer who sang about it,earned the respect of everyone who heard her.

Beautiful black voices were always part of Aretha’s life. Her father was a well-known preacher. Famous black singers like Dinah Washington, Mahalia Jackson, and B. B. King often visited her home. Music was important part of Aretha’s life, too.

When Aretha was 12, she made her first record. By the time she graduated from high school, she knew that she wanted to be a professional singer. At first, she sang only gospel songs. But later she began to sing popular music. Soon, everyone was singing her songs and everyone knew who she was. In 1967, she recorded a number of chart-topping songs. Aretha Franklin became known as the “Queen of Soul.” Ever since then, she has been one of the best known singers in the United States.

“Chain of Fools” and “Never Loved a Man” are just two of Aretha’s popular songs.