“I didn’t think my songs would become anthems for women. But I’m delighted. Women probably immediately feel compassion and relate to the lyrics. We can all learn a little something from each other, so whatever people can take and be inspired by where my music is concerned is great.”
Aretha Franklin (1942—2018)
Time interview
Before Aretha Franklin became the Queen of Soul—and a Grammy winning artist—she began singing at her father’s church in Detroit.