Trying to grow up is hurting, you know. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't, it hurts even more.
More Quotes from Aretha Franklin:
We were a little upset initially. Detroit is a city of music legends, and we thought it would be remiss to come all the way here and not use at least one artist from Detroit. But I'm appreciative of the fact that they did ask me to do the halftime show several times before, and the anthem this time.Aretha Franklin
My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I'm gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.
Aretha Franklin
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
Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with that.
Aretha Franklin
I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.
Aretha Franklin
with all the other geniuses. I was mesmerized when I heard him live.
Aretha Franklin
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