Let's start with the church. As you know, it's my background, it's a natural setting for me and it's definitely my roots. Aretha Franklin backgroundchurchnatural Change image and share on social
I was in my dad's church, his Baptist church, and I think the first song I ever performed was 'Jesus Be a Fence Around Me.' Aretha Franklin baptistchurchdad Change image and share on social
I always felt rock and roll was very, very wholesome music. Aretha Franklin feltmusicrock Change image and share on social
Yes, I've always been fashion conscious. Aretha Franklin consciousfashionhave Change image and share on social
I am doing what I love to do, and you cannot beat that, especially when the audience appreciates what you prepare for them. It's very, very gratifying. Aretha Franklin appreciateaudiencebeat Change image and share on social
I remember singing around the house to records that were playing. All kinds of music. And the great James Cleveland was often in our house, and I grew up with his sound as well. Aretha Franklin clevelandgreatgrow Change image and share on social
I used to have hamburgers coming and going, especially when I was on the road. Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum. I am now opting for salads and just healthier lunches. Aretha Franklin comefastfood share on social
I'm never tired of going to the studio. I enjoy recording and documenting everything and trying new things. Aretha Franklin documentenjoyrecord Change image and share on social
If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about. Aretha Franklin alienexperiencegood Change image and share on social
Politics are not my arena. Music is. Aretha Franklin arenamusicpolitic Change image and share on social
