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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin 1942-, American singer, b. Memphis. She began singing in the choir of her father's church. Known as the "Queen of Soul," she recorded such hits as "Respect," "Chain of Fools," and "Who's Zoomin' Who," "(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman," and "Highway of Love."

Bibliography: See her autobiography (with David Ritz, 1999).

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Franklin, Aretha

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Franklin, Aretha (1942– ) US gospel and soul singer. Known as the ‘Queen of Soul’, Aretha has had more million-selling singles than any other female artist. Her classic songs include “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” (1967), “Respect” (1967), and “I Say a Little Prayer” (1967).

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soul music

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soul mu·sic • n. a kind of music incorporating elements of rhythm and blues and gospel music, popularized by African-Americans. Characterized by an emphasis on vocals and an impassioned improvisatory delivery, it is associated with performers such as Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Otis Redding.

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