Monday, 13 August 2018

Say a little prayer for Aretha!

Let's say a little prayer for Aretha Franklin, who is has left us, but her voice will resonate through herher incredible intense interpretation of some classic soul songs.



The thoughts of her many fans are with Aretha and her family!
 Thanks to the Queen of Soul for all these great songs she sang for us!
Still my favourite appearance of her in any movie:




Here performances especially at the inauguration of Obama are legendary.





Obituaries:
Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/16/aretha-franklin-obituary

NY Times
www.nytimes.com/2018/08/16/obituaries/aretha-franklin-dead.amp.html



Tribute:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/video/2018/aug/31/friends-family-and-stars-pay-tribute-to-the-queen-of-soul-video


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