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Stage Name: Aretha Franklin
Birth Name: Aretha Louise Franklin
Genre: Soul, R&B, Gospel
Date of Birth: Twenty Fifth of March, Nineteen Forty Two
City/Town of Birth: Memphis
State/Province of Birth: Tennessee
Country of Birth: U.S.
Short Bio: Aretha is rated as one of the great singers of
the twentieth century. Her contribution to soul and African American
music is represented in her title as 'The Queen of Soul'. The success
of her records is remarkable, with twenty number one singles in
the U.S. billboard charts. When it comes to awards, Aretha has won
eighteen Grammy Awards. Nearly a record for a solo artist. Aretha
has been a prolific recording artist. Ever since her early days
with Atlantic records in the 1960's, she has recorded numerous albums
and has released many successful singles within each decade. She
has also performed duets with many male and female pop artists,
such as Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, Mariah Carey
and George Michael.
Songs: Respect, Think, I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),
I Never Loved a Man.
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