R.I.P. : Aretha Franklin

Ted

FYI: Aretha Franklin, the preacher’s daughter who became the “Queen of Soul” and forged the template of the larger-than-life pop diva with her exuberant, gospel-rooted singing, has died. She was 76.
Regards,
Ted
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-me-aretha-franklin-20180816-story.html#

Here Are Her Memorable Hits:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/aretha-franklinthe-queen-of-soulhas-died-at-76-here-are-her-memorable-hits-2018-08-16/print

LewisBraham

Unfortunately Youtube blocks almost every link to her marvelous performances.

Crash

Ya, youtube sucks vomit in that regard. Let's try this link:

Crash

("Natural Woman" written by Carol King.)

Crash

"Think." Blues Brothers. "Don't you blaspheme in here!!! Don't you BLASPHEME in HERE!!!" LOL.

Crash

"Chain Of Fools."

Crash

She even tried opera. This is "Nessun Dorma" from "Turandot." Underwhelming, though....

msf

Respect - she earned that and a whole lot more.
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Sadly, The Thrill is Gone
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Crash

sensational talent. Her name is in The Book of Life.

davidrmoran

Don't you "Don't get riled now, sugar" me!

Crash

http://theweek.com/articles/790575/aretha-franklin-power

Sven

Got to love her in Blues Brothers. She was great and we all miss her.

davidrmoran

https://scontent.fbos1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39246776_1888191584570455_6855345456042475520_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=72a03a70daad1eca051bb821a05109c3&oe=5C0693F6

Crash

davidrmoran said:

https://scontent.fbos1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39246776_1888191584570455_6855345456042475520_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=72a03a70daad1eca051bb821a05109c3&oe=5C0693F6

@davidmoran That was just perfect.