Aretha Franklin: A True Icon
August 13, 2018

Aretha Franklin: A True Icon

by Andrea Eke

UPDATE: Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul died on the 16th of August, 2018.

Aretha Franklin is the undisputed Queen of Soul. The seventy-six year old music maven is globally recognized as a living legend. Her unique sound has sold millions of records and earned her lasting recognition.

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Aretha has had a hugely successful music career that has spanned decades. She is however most famous for re-making the iconic Dionne Warwick song, I Say A Little Prayer.

This version of the iconic song has spawned tons of covers and has been sampled in films, series and by other musicians. In February 1987, UK music weekly New Musical Express published its critics’ top 150 singles of all time, with Aretha Franklin’s “I Say a Little Prayer” ranked at No. 1.

This morning, it was reported that she is gravely ill and is surrounded by friends and family. It has been revealed that she has been battling cancer for the past eight years. This has led to a massive out-pour of love, support and prayers from colleagues and fans alike;

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Aretha Franklin's children shared the news of her death. The Queen of Soul was a phenomenon and hugely awarded singer. Aretha Franklin's quotes in her best songs Respect, Natural Woman, Say A Little Prayer. #ArethaFranklin #Soul

Aretha Franklin is the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She is truly The Queen, y’all.

Another famous song of Aretha’s is Respect. The song has served as a feminist anthem for decades. It is also a cover of the song Respect by American recording artist Otis Redding, released in 1965.

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It is easily recognized as one of the best songs of the R&B era, earning her two Grammy Awards in 1968 for “Best Rhythm & Blues Recording” and “Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Female“, and was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1987.

Aretha Franklin's children shared the news of her death. The Queen of Soul was a phenomenon and hugely awarded singer. Aretha Franklin's quotes in her best songs Respect, Natural Woman, Say A Little Prayer. #ArethaFranklin #Soul

Furthermore, in 2002, the Library of Congress honored Aretha’s version by adding it to the National Recording Registry. It is number five on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time“. It has also been included in the list of “Songs of the Century“, by the Recording Industry of America and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Let’s all say a prayer for Aretha Franklin.

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