Aretha

“Queen of Soul”

Arteha Franklin was born 1942 in in Memphis, Tenessee. Her Father was a famous babtist preacher. 1956 her first Gospelalbum was released. Later on she produced popmusic and got legendary famous for her number one hit “RESPECT”. This song was becoming the hymn of the afroamerican Freedom- and Women-Rights movement. Arteha Franklin lived also what she sang about. She embodied the dedication for civil-rights and her music strenghtened all over, what was fightened for in those days- her music brought everything in a bigger context.  

She was honoured with countless awards (about 18 Grammy Awards, including the “Grammy Living Legend Award”), was acting in movies (f.e. “Blues Brothers”) and TV Shows and cooperated with other famous artists like George Michael, Elton John, , Eurythmics, Keith Richards and others. It is said on Wikipedia, that she for long time hold the record for the most singles in the charts and she counted to the musicians with the most sold albums. She died 2018 from cancer.

“We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right.” (source)

“Let your mind go let yourself be free.You need me (need me) And I need you (don’t cha know) Without each other There ain’t nothin’ we two can do.“ (source)

“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.”  (Quelle)

“Sometimes, what you’re looking for is already there.” (source)

“People really don’t have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you.”(source)

“Music changes, and I’m gonna change right along with it.” (source)

„Step n’ move your hips With a feelin’ from side to side Sit yourself down in your car And take a ride. And while you’re movin’ Rock steady Rock steady baby. Let’s call this song exactly what it is“ (source)