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Aretha Franklin Quotes

People say I’m the white Aretha Franklin. I wish I was her Picture Quote #1

I’m a big woman. I need big hair Picture Quote #1

I’m not a singer, a walking instrument like Aretha Franklin. When you get an Iggy Pop record, you don’t get Iggy Sings. I am also a style of music, an approach Picture Quote #1

People like Clyde McPhatter who came out of the black churches - like Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin - were all church singers who became great pop singers because gospel singing is very close to the blues Picture Quote #1

Aretha Franklin was a teenage mom, a musician who came from an incredibly Christian background, but there was a lot of love, which is really inspiring in a feminist way Picture Quote #1

You knew the difference between Barbra Streisand and Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, straight away. Now everyone sounds like each other, and I don’t think that’s right Picture Quote #1

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As a kid, I was listening to Aretha Franklin, Etta James and hip-hop as well as music my parents were listening to, like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen Picture Quote #1

In the end, the sign of Aretha Franklin’s artistry is that she always leaves her mark - first, on the music, then on us Picture Quote #1

People really don’t have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you. And just don’t let that go to your head, whatever it is they give you Picture Quote #1

I grew up in the church not being able to listen to anything but gospel. So, while [other] people grew up with their parents listening to Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin, I never knew they existed until I was able to listen to what I wanted to Picture Quote #1

I think the best singers in the world, historically, are American. Britain’s got its fair share, as well, but some of the greatest singers, ever, whether you’re talking about Whitney [Houston] or Mariah [Carey] or Aretha Franklin, are from the legacy here Picture Quote #1

And I’ve been hurt hurt bad. I might be just twenty-six, but I’m an old woman in disguise twenty-six goin’on sixty-five Picture Quote #1

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I love producing, writing. I rarely write with other writers unless I have a real great respect for them. Like Burt Bacharach, or Carole Sager, or Stevie Wonder. Somebody like Smokey - like that. Otherwise, I choose to write alone Picture Quote #1

I love ‘Anne of Green Gables.’ I have for years. That’s one of my favourite things. She’s such a can-do kind of girl; that’s why I’m crazy about her Picture Quote #1

Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well Picture Quote #1

Find a beautiful piece of art. If you fall in love with Van Gogh or Matisse or John Oliver Killens, or if you fall love with the music of Coltrane, the music of Aretha Franklin, or the music of Chopin - find some beautiful art and admire it, and realize that that was created by human beings just like you, no more human, no less Picture Quote #1

Judy Garland is a singer with a capital S. And talk about soul. This woman was soul personified. Judy Garland is a class by herself Picture Quote #1

With the 60s era and Motown, my grandparents actually introduced us to that when I was younger, so I grew up listening to the Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Supremes and Diana Ross’ solo stuff. I just loved it Picture Quote #1

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Atlantic’s Jerry Wexler believes first-rate records are made by first-rate voices. He certainly has worked with enough of them: Clyde McPhatter, Joe Turner, La Vern Baker, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin Picture Quote #1

Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I’m using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I’m happy with that Picture Quote #1

I go to the healthier foods that are less chemically treated. I am drinking lots of water to get rid of the toxins in my body. It’s a natural flushing. Water flushes your system and is also very good for your skin Picture Quote #1

I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That’s the hardest thing more than anything else Picture Quote #1

You’re a no good heartbreaker, you’re a liar, and you’re a cheat. I don’t know why I let you do these things to me Picture Quote #1

Falling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier putting it on than taking it off Picture Quote #1

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I used to have hamburgers coming and going, especially when I was on the road. Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum. I am now opting for salads and just healthier lunches Picture Quote #1

My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I’m gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone Picture Quote #1

We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right Picture Quote #1

Better friends than lovers. Sugar can’t you see? You need you and I really need me Picture Quote #1

I want to sing like Aretha Franklin. Before her I wanted the technical ability of Ella Fitzgerald Picture Quote #1

Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing. If you’re not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it Picture Quote #1

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People say I’m the white Aretha Franklin. I wish I was her (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I’m a big woman. I need big hair. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I’m not a singer, a walking instrument like Aretha Franklin. When you get an Iggy Pop record, you don’t get Iggy Sings. I am also a style of music, an approach. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) People like Clyde McPhatter who came out of the black churches - like Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin - were all church singers who became great pop singers because gospel singing is very close to the blues. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) Aretha Franklin was a teenage mom, a musician who came from an incredibly Christian background, but there was a lot of love, which is really inspiring in a feminist way. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) You knew the difference between Barbra Streisand and Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, straight away. Now everyone sounds like each other, and I don’t think that’s right. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) As a kid, I was listening to Aretha Franklin, Etta James and hip-hop as well as music my parents were listening to, like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) In the end, the sign of Aretha Franklin’s artistry is that she always leaves her mark - first, on the music, then on us. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) People really don’t have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you. And just don’t let that go to your head, whatever it is they give you. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I grew up in the church not being able to listen to anything but gospel. So, while [other] people grew up with their parents listening to Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin, I never knew they existed until I was able to listen to what I wanted to (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I think the best singers in the world, historically, are American. Britain’s got its fair share, as well, but some of the greatest singers, ever, whether you’re talking about Whitney [Houston] or Mariah [Carey] or Aretha Franklin, are from the legacy here (Aretha Franklin Quotes) And I’ve been hurt hurt bad. I might be just twenty-six, but I’m an old woman in disguise twenty-six goin’on sixty-five (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I love producing, writing. I rarely write with other writers unless I have a real great respect for them. Like Burt Bacharach, or Carole Sager, or Stevie Wonder. Somebody like Smokey - like that. Otherwise, I choose to write alone (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I love ‘Anne of Green Gables.’ I have for years. That’s one of my favourite things. She’s such a can-do kind of girl; that’s why I’m crazy about her (Aretha Franklin Quotes) Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well (Aretha Franklin Quotes) Find a beautiful piece of art. If you fall in love with Van Gogh or Matisse or John Oliver Killens, or if you fall love with the music of Coltrane, the music of Aretha Franklin, or the music of Chopin - find some beautiful art and admire it, and realize that that was created by human beings just like you, no more human, no less (Aretha Franklin Quotes) Judy Garland is a singer with a capital S. And talk about soul. This woman was soul personified. Judy Garland is a class by herself (Aretha Franklin Quotes) With the 60s era and Motown, my grandparents actually introduced us to that when I was younger, so I grew up listening to the Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Supremes and Diana Ross’ solo stuff. I just loved it (Aretha Franklin Quotes) Atlantic’s Jerry Wexler believes first-rate records are made by first-rate voices. He certainly has worked with enough of them: Clyde McPhatter, Joe Turner, La Vern Baker, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin (Aretha Franklin Quotes) Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I’m using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I’m happy with that. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I go to the healthier foods that are less chemically treated. I am drinking lots of water to get rid of the toxins in my body. It’s a natural flushing. Water flushes your system and is also very good for your skin. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That’s the hardest thing more than anything else. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) You’re a no good heartbreaker, you’re a liar, and you’re a cheat. I don’t know why I let you do these things to me. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) Falling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier putting it on than taking it off. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I used to have hamburgers coming and going, especially when I was on the road. Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum. I am now opting for salads and just healthier lunches. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I’m gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) Better friends than lovers. Sugar can’t you see? You need you and I really need me. (Aretha Franklin Quotes) I want to sing like Aretha Franklin. Before her I wanted the technical ability of Ella Fitzgerald (Aretha Franklin Quotes) Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing. If you’re not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it. (Aretha Franklin Quotes)

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